HCA

• Hamiltonians with Spencer Gorge in their ‘backyard’ want exemption from reservation fees

  Residents living near Dundas Peak and Webster’s Falls are seeking free access to the area, insisting that the latest hike in reservation fees seems excessive.

  Canada

  Sep 27, 2023
  
• Visits to Hamilton’s Spencer Gorge this fall by ‘reservation only,’ says HCA

  Just in time for the fall colours, the Hamilton Conservation Authority will implement a paid reservation system for visitors to two area waterfalls to curb 'overwhelming' traffic.

  Canada

  Sep 15, 2022
  
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• Save Our Streams campaign seeks new leadership on Hamilton Conservation Authority board

  Organizers of Save Our Streams Hamilton have launched an email campaign, requesting that Ancaster Coun. Lloyd Ferguson not be re-elected as board chair on Feb. 3.

  Environment

  Jan 26, 2022
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• Hamilton Conservation Authority pass holders double during pandemic

  The HCA aims to have Wild Waterworks back in operation this summer. The water park at Confederation Park stayed closed through the summers of 2020 and 2021 because of COVID-19.

  Environment

  Jan 18, 2022
• As in 2020, Hamilton’s Wild Waterworks will remain closed in 2021 because of COVID-19

  With no foreseeable date when waterparks will be allowed to return to normal operations, Ward 5 Coun. Chad Collins described it as a "pretty easy" decision.

  Health

  Apr 19, 2021
• No maple syrup festival this spring at Westfield Heritage Village due to pandemic

  It's the second event cancellation involving the Hamilton Conservation Authority in as many weeks. Last Tuesday, it cancelled the Christie Antique and Vintage Show for this year.

  Lifestyle

  Mar 1, 2021
• No spring Christie Antique & Vintage Show as pandemic continues

  'We look forward to sharing this experience with you when the time is right, and we can provide a safe environment for all to enjoy,' organizers say.

  Canada

  Feb 23, 2021
• Changes to provincial legislation worry Hamilton area conservation authorities

  'It all comes down to money,' HCA Chair Lloyd Ferguson says of Bill 229, adding that in his view the province is 'pandering' to the development community.

  Environment

  Nov 24, 2020
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• Coronavirus: ‘Passive recreation’ to resume at Hamilton Conservation Authority properties: chair

  All on-site facilities at the conservation areas, including washroom buildings, pavilions, trail centres and gatehouses, will remain closed.

  Health

  May 12, 2020
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• Wild Waterworks will stay closed for 2020 amid coronavirus pandemic

  Ward 5 Coun. Chad Collins says the suggested closure of the water park is "disappointing but not surprising."

  May 12, 2020