Hamilton Harbour

• Third and final stage of Hamilton Harbour’s Randle Reef restoration about to begin

  The final stage of the Randle Reef remediation project, which aims to restore water quality in the Hamilton Harbour, is expected to take a few more years before finishing in 2025.

  Environment

  Sep 6, 2023
  
• Waterloo man charged after boat catches fire, sinks in Hamilton Harbour

  Hamilton police have charged an Ontario man who was navigating a 39-foot boat that caught fire and hit a pier in a local harbour.

  Crime

  Aug 17, 2023
  
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• City reports drop in sewage overflows escaping into Hamilton Harbour from Woodward plant

  The city's director of water revealed that a 'drier than normal year' contributed to fewer discharges of treated effluent into Hamilton Harbour via the Red Hill Creek in 2022.

  Environment

  May 16, 2023
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• Boat share Skipperi set to launch service for Ontario in May

  A successful boat sharing service will come to Lake Ontario next month offering access to a fleet of motorboats for a monthly fee.

  Canada

  Apr 11, 2023
• Hamilton working with port authority to open piers near the lift bridge for public access

  City staff are negotiating an agreement with the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority (HOPA) to open part of the canal piers near the lift bridge to the public.

  Politics

  Sep 21, 2022
• Burlington Canal Lift Bridge to undergo $21 million repair

  "Put simply, this bridge provides and integral service to our community", said Tassi, "and so ensuring it's efficient and safe operation is a priority for our government."

  Politics

  Jul 7, 2022
• Feds turn over Burlington Canal piers to Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority for future pedestrian use

  Public access to the Burlington Canal Piers has been a sticky point of late between nearby municipalities and the Ministry of Transport, who locked the gates in 2021.

  Politics

  Jun 28, 2022
• Investment firm Slate acquires 800 acres of Hamilton’s industrial land to develop industrial park

  The property had a holding provision implemented by city councillors in April. The spot represents hundreds of acres of underutilized and surplus land in Hamilton’s north end.

  Canada

  Jun 1, 2022
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• Redevelopment of surplus Stelco lands in Hamilton takes first step

  'There are some incredible opportunities here to really transform (Hamilton's) waterfront, and still allow for continued manufacturing operations,' said Steve Robichaud.

  Politics

  Apr 7, 2022
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• Contaminated sediment fully contained in Hamilton Harbour’s Randle Reef project

  All levels of government are celebrating the completion of the second stage of the Randle Reef remediation project, which aims to restore water quality in the Hamilton Harbour.

  Environment

  Mar 9, 2022