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Mayor Andrea Horwath
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Mom, Proud Hamiltonian - City of Hamilton’s 58th Mayor - the first woman to hold this role! Get in touch: [email protected]
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#HamOnt Excited to help celebrate the newest cohort at @cityofhamilton.bsky.social
Common House Café at City Hall, including Apothecary Kitchen!

This space is helping local food entrepreneurs grow and thrive.
 
🎉 Congrats to all the new vendors bringing creativity and community to Hamilton!
A picture with members of the City of Hamilton common house Café - at City Hall with Mayor, Andrea Horwath, standing in front of a wall that says eat local Mayor, Andrea Horwath of the City of Hamilton common house Café standing in front of a wall that says eat local holding a celebratory certificate - today was the grand opening of the common House Café
November 25, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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#HamOnt Violence against women has no place in Hamilton - or anywhere. Today, and every day, we stand with survivors, listen to their voices, and work to end gender-based violence.

Since declaring an epidemic in 2023, our city remains committed to creating a safer, stronger Hamilton for everyone.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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#HamOnt There is just one week left to submit your nomination for the 2025 Order of Hamilton!

Nominations will be accepted until December 2, 2025, at 4:00 PM - hamilton.ca/OrderofHamilton

We will be honouring recipients at the New Year’s Levees in January 2026!
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November 25, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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#HamOnt The City of Hamilton’s Toys for Tickets program returns December 1 to 5, 2025, allowing residents to pay a City-issued parking ticket by donating a new, unwrapped toy of equal or greater value, helping local children and families this holiday season.

www.hamilton.ca/city-council...
Graphic with blue background text says parking toys for tickets Graphic with a teddy bear wrapped in winter scarf and gloves text says make the holiday season brighter! From December 1-5, 2025, bring a new unwrapped toy of equal or greater value than your parking ticket and forget your fines! Donations will help support United Way Halton and Hamilton
November 25, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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So excited to welcome the JUNO Awards back to #HamOnt!🎶

This is a major celebration of Canadian music - and a huge boost for our local artists, restaurants, venues, and small businesses.
Hamilton is ready to shine! ✨

#JUNOS #JUNOS2026 #HamiltonMusic
November 24, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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#HamOnt National Housing Day is a reminder: housing stability changes lives.

With $58.4M invested, 30 priority projects underway, and 2,300+ more units in the pipeline, we’re building a stronger, more inclusive Hamilton for everyone.
Mayor Andrea Horwath speaking to audience at an event to mark National Housing Day, in Hamilton City Hall Council chambers. View of Hamilton City Hall Council Chambers during the event to mark National Housing Day. Collaborative artwork by youth regarding the need for commitment of affordable housing View of a quilt displayed at an event to mark National Housing Day.
November 22, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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#HamOnt This week, I had a great time with Gr 5 students at St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary.

Students had thoughtful q’s, and their engagement left me inspired.

Thank you to Claudette Del Monaco, Principal Brent Condari, and the amazing students. Meeting them reminded me how bright our future is.
November 21, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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#HamOnt Today, we honour transgender and non-binary people whose lives were lost to anti-transgender violence.

The @cityofhamilton.bsky.social stands with the community in grief, in solidarity & in the ongoing work to build a city where everyone can live safely, with dignity, and free from fear.
Graphic with a candle black background that says transgender remembrance Day. City of Hamilton. Mayor, Andrea Horwath.
November 20, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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The City of Hamilton is kicking off the winter season with some fun outdoor recreation activities. From skating and tobogganing to winter golf and scenic walking
trails – there’s something for everyone.

Release >> www.hamilton.ca/city-council...
November 19, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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#HamOnt This month we celebrate the rich and enduring traditions that Hamilton’s Hindu community shares with our city. Your generosity, faith, and dedication strengthen Hamilton in countless ways.

Wishing you a joyful and meaningful month of celebration!
Colourful graphic with a Mandela with the text: November HINDU heritage month. City of Hamilton , they are Andrea Horwath
November 18, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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#HamOnt it was an honour to attend the 38th Annual YMCA Peace Medal Breakfast this morning.

Grateful to celebrate Hamiltonians - youth, adults, and leaders - who build peace, foster connection, and strengthen our city.

Thank you to YMCA HBB and partners. Congrats to this year’s recipients!
Mayor Horwath and others at the YMCA peace medal breakfast this morning standing in a room talking Mayor Horwath talking to an attendee at the YMCA Peace Medal breakfast Mayor Horwath and members of the Hamilton police service at the YMCA peace medal breakfast Mayor Horwath and attendees sitting at tables listening to a keynote speaker at the YMCA peace medal breakfast
November 18, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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#HamOnt There are just two weeks left to submit nominations for the 2025 Order of Hamilton! 🌟

Submit your nomination: www.hamilton.ca/orderofhamilton by December 2, 2025, at 4:00 PM.

Recipients will be honoured at the New Year’s Levees in January 2026!
Order of Hamilton graphic with a picture of a woman smiling text says two weeks left to submit your nominations. Submit a nomination for the order of Hamilton. Deadline is December 2, 2025. hamilton.ca/orderofHamilton
November 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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#HamOnt What an incredible turnout - not even the rain could slow down Hamilton’s Santa Claus Parade! 🎅✨🌧️

A big thank you to our amazing volunteers and organizers for bringing the magic to life!

And thank you as well to all City staff who took part and supported the event.🎄
Mayor Horwath and City of Hamilton Public Works and dressed up as the Grinch, Cindy Lou at the Hamilton Santa Claus parade Mayor Horwath and a child with Christmas lights at the Hamilton Santa parade A group of people smiling at the Hamilton Santa Claus parade Mayor Horwath in a vintage car at the Hamilton Santa Claus parade
November 15, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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#HamOnt 🎅 The Santa Claus Parade is back this Sat, Nov 15 at 2pm!

Please bring a non-perishable for the food drive.

Route: Upper Sherman → Limeridge Rd E → Lime Ridge Mall Rd → Mall Rd.

🍬 Thanks to Karma Candy Inc., a Canadian company right here in Hamilton, for the candy canes!
Candy canes with a graphic that says warmest wishes for joyful and restful holiday season from Mayor Andrea Horwath
November 14, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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#HamOnt Please see my Statement regarding the tragic incident regarding a City of Hamilton Crossing Guard today.
#HamOnt Please see my Statement regarding the tragic incident regarding a City of Hamilton Crossing Guard today. I am heartbroken to learn of the tragic incident that took the life of one of Hamilton’s dedicated crossing guards today. On behalf of the City of Hamilton and our entire community, I want to extend my deepest condolences to their family, friends, and colleagues, and to everyone touched by this terrible loss. Our crossing guards are part of the fabric of our neighbourhoods — familiar faces who help keep our children safe each and every day. Their care and commitment mean so much to Hamilton families, and their loss will be deeply felt across our city. This tragedy is a devastating reminder of how fragile life is and how important it is that we all look out for one another on our roads. Everyone — whether driving, walking, or cycling — has a role to play in keeping our community safe. My thoughts are with everyone mourning this profound loss today.
November 13, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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#HamOnt Proud day for Hamiltonians! Today’s Macassa Lodge groundbreaking marks an exciting step toward ensuring our seniors continue to receive compassionate, high-quality care in a safe, modern home.Together, we’re building a city where everyone can age with dignity. www.hamilton.ca/city-council...
Mayor Horwath and others with shovels in their hands at the Macassa Lodge groundbreaking Mayor Horwath and construction workers and City of Hamilton staff at the Macassa Lodge groundbreaking Graphic with the text, mete release city brakes ground on Macassa Lodge redevelopment Mayor Horwath, Councillors Esther Paul’s and Tom Jackson and others at the Macassa Lodge redevelopment project
November 13, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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November 22 is National Housing Day, and we’re hosting an event at City Hall on November 21 to recognize the efforts of the City, housing partners and the community in addressing homelessness and housing issues in Hamilton. Secure your spot before Nov 14: www.hamilton.ca/things-do/fe...
November 11, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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#HamOnt Grateful to gather together at Gore Park today in remembrance.

A heartfelt thank you to the students from Bennetto, Queen Victoria, Hess Street, and École Monseigneur-De Laval - your wreaths and readings brought such meaning to the ceremony.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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#HamOnt On Remembrance Day, we honour those who served and sacrificed for our freedom. From Gore Park to cenotaphs across the city, Hamiltonians gather to remember.

Let’s carry their legacy with peace, gratitude & unity.

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November 11, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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#HamOnt Thanks to all who joined today’s Community Safety Summit: panelists, speakers & participants. Collaboration was the theme of the day - residents, community groups, and the Hamilton Police Service all working together. This was inspiring step forward, and just the beginning of the work ahead
Groups of people at the station sitting at tables as part of the community safety summit Mayor Horwath and members of the community at today’s community safety summit Mayor Horwath in front of a podium giving remarks at the community safety summit Groups of community members, including Hamilton police service sitting at tables at today’s community safety summit
November 10, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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#HamOnt Snow continues to fall in the @cityofhamilton.bsky.social and our crews are out and responding to the roads based on priority.

Learn about our snow clearing priorities and find the plowing priority of your road at: hamilton.ca/snow
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November 9, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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#HamOnt Honoured to join the Remembrance Day Service at Gore Park Cenotaph this morning. With Councillors Rob Cooper & Tammy Hwang, we laid a wreath on behalf of the City of Hamilton to honour all who served & sacrificed.

Lest we forget.

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November 9, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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#HamOnt Today, we honour the courage and sacrifice of Indigenous veterans across Hamilton and Turtle Island. From early conflicts to modern-day service, over 12,000 Indigenous people have enlisted to defend their land, homes and families. We remember. We honour. We commit to reconciliation.
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November 8, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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#HamOnt At Queen’s Park today to meet with Minister McCarthy, Minister Parsa, and Associate Minister Williams and look who we bumped into - McMaster President Susan Tighe!

Hamilton is keeping Queen’s Park apprised of our needs on multiple fronts!
Mayor Horwath and McMaster President Susan Tighe standing outside in front of Queens Park in Toronto
November 6, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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#HamOnt Today the @cityofhamilton.bsky.social launched the Connected Communities Strategy - a citywide plan to strengthen connections between people, neighbourhoods & technology.

When Hamiltonians are connected, we all thrive.

Learn more: www.hamilton.ca/city-council...
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November 6, 2025 at 3:31 PM