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Mayor Andrea Horwath @mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social · 14h

#HamOnt I am heartbroken by the tragic loss of life involving a Latitude Air Ambulance flight. Please see my Statement attached.

#HamOnt I am heartbroken by the tragic loss of life involving a Latitude Air Ambulance flight.

My heart goes out to the families and loved ones of those who were aboard, and to the entire Latitude team as they mourn the loss of their colleagues and friends.

Latitude is part of our Hamilton community, operating out of Hamilton International Airport. On behalf of the City of Hamilton, I extend my deepest condolences to everyone affected by this tragedy.

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Mayor Andrea Horwath @mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social · 14h

October is a month filled with opportunities to recognize & celebrate the many histories, cultures, communities and traditions that are part of #HamOnt. Today I’m highlighting Canadian Islamic History Month. Let's learn together, honour Muslim roots, and celebrate their vital city contributions.

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Mayor Andrea Horwath @mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Happy National Seniors Day! Today we celebrate the older adults who helped build #HamOnt and continue to give so much to our community. Thank you for your knowledge, experience, time and all the ways you continue to make a difference. hamilton.ca/people-progr...

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Mayor Andrea Horwath @mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#HamOnt Sept 30 is National Day for Truth & Reconciliation 🧡 We remember the children who never came home & honour Survivors. I encourage everyone in Hamilton to listen to Indigenous voices, learn the truth & take action today and throughout the year. We commit to doing better. #NDTR

Orange shirt with the text September 30 national day of truth and reconciliation. Every child matters city of Hamilton. Mayor Andrea Horwath

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Mayor Andrea Horwath @mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#HamOnt Protecting Hamilton steelworkers, good-paying jobs & Supporting local businesses. Putting Hamiltonians first. That’s what I spoke about with CBC Radio today. I’m furious. And I’m more resolved than ever to leave no stone unturned. 🎧 www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

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Mayor Andrea Horwath @mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#HamOnt I’m furious. And I’m more resolved than ever to leave no stone unturned when it comes to fighting these Trump tariffs and protecting Hamilton steelworkers. I joined Libby Znaimer on Fight Back today - listen to the interview here: www.zoomerradio.ca/podcasts/fig...

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Mayor Andrea Horwath @mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Joyeuse Journée des Franco-Ontariens! Our civic spaces should be places where every community can gather, celebrate their culture + see themselves reflected in the city they call home. Merci to all who came, especially our youngest Francophones for bringing so much energy to the celebration! 💚🤍

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Mayor Andrea Horwath @mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

#HamOnt Bonne fête à toutes les Franco-Ontariennes et à tous les Franco-Ontariens! 💚🤍❤️ Today, we celebrate Hamilton’s Francophone community and the incredible contributions you make to our city. I’m proud to celebrate with you today.

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Mayor Andrea Horwath @mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🌳 This September 20–26, Hamilton is proud to recognize National Forest Week. Our urban forest helps clean our air, cool our neighbourhoods, support biodiversity and build a more resilient city. Together, let's celebrate this year's theme: Forest Pathways: Innovation and Sustainability.

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Mayor Andrea Horwath @mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

#HamOnt Mayor Horwath launches Head of Lake Ontario Plan to protect Hamilton workers, businesses and families Seven-point plan responds to ongoing U.S. tariff and trade uncertainty with immediate municipal action.

Seven-point plan responds to ongoing U.S. tariff and trade uncertainty with immediate municipal action

HAMILTON, ON — Joined by business owners and the City of Hamilton’s three Chambers of Commerce, Mayor Andrea Horwath announced today the Head of Lake Ontario Plan,a seven-point municipal response to protect Hamilton workers, businesses and families, strengthen the local economy and help Hamilton weather the ongoing U.S. trade war.

“I can’t control what Donald Trump does. But I can control how Hamilton responds,” said Horwath. “The Head of Lake Ontario Plan is about using every tool we have to protect Hamilton jobs, businesses and families.”

The Head of Lake Ontario Plan includes:
1. Property Tax Relief Commitment to holding property tax increases below inflation, providing greater certainty for families already facing rising costs and economic pressure.
2. Cut the Red Tape Creating a Local Business Support Officer at City Hall — a single point of contact to help businesses quickly navigate available municipal, provincial and federal supports. One contact. Every available support.

3. Emergency Tax and Fee Deferrals Developing emergency deferral options for City taxes and fees so a City bill is never the reason a struggling business closes its doors or a family falls behind.
4. Unite Hamilton — One Table, One Fight Bringing together business, labour, manufacturers and economic leaders to identify emerging challenges, coordinate action and protect Hamilton jobs.
5. Hamilton First — Buy Local, Buy Canadian Strengthening Hamilton’s local procurement approach to ensure public dollars support Hamilton and Canadian workers and jobs — including buying Hamilton steel, products, services and supplies wherever possible.
6. Relentless Advocacy Continuing pressure on Ottawa and Queen’s Park for immediate relief for workers and businesses, First Port of Entry status for the Port of Hamilton, and Hamilton’s fair share of federal counter-tariff revenues.
7. Build Hamilton Putting Hamilton’s historic $572-million infrastructure investment to work — building housing, creating good jobs and opportunities for skilled trades and apprentices, and keeping Hamilton moving.

“Every conversation we have about tariffs needs to be a conversation about people,” said Horwath. “The impact of trade uncertainty doesn’t end at the factory gate. It follows workers home to the kitchen table.”

Hamilton has already taken action in response to U.S. tariff threats, including changing municipal procurement to prioritize Canadian suppliers and support local purchasing, convening tariff and trade roundtables with affected sectors, and taking Hamilton’s case directly to Washington.
The Head of Lake Ontario Plan builds on that work with seven practical actions Hamilton can take now to protect local jobs, support businesses and provide greater stability for the people who call this city home.

“I know that behind every shift cut, every order cancelled and every investment put on hold, there is a person wondering what comes next,” said Horwath. “A worker wondering if their job is safe. A small business owner wondering how long they can hold on. A family wondering what they’ll have to give up next if things get worse.”

“Tariffs are beyond our control. But the future of Hamilton is for us to decide, protect and build.”

“And when the uncertainty passes — and it will — Hamilton will still be building, making, growing and looking forward.”

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Mayor Andrea Horwath @mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

#HamOnt G’mar Chatimah Tovah. 🤍 Wishing everyone in Hamilton observing Yom Kippur a meaningful day of reflection, prayer and peace. May this day bring you and your loved ones peace, strength and renewal. To Hamilton’s Jewish community, I wish you an easy fast and a meaningful Yom Kippur.

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Mayor Andrea Horwath @mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I was honoured to join Fair Park Seniors Association for their Multicultural Day Celebration, sharing culture, making connections and celebrating the community we’ve built together. Hamilton’s diversity will always be one of our greatest strengths. Different stories. One Hamilton.

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Mayor Andrea Horwath @mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

A really special day visiting LTCs across Hamilton for Community Engagement Day. Our seniors built the Hamilton we know today. They raised families, built neighbourhoods, and strengthened communities. They deserve the same from us: a city where they can age with dignity, connection + community.

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Mayor Andrea Horwath @mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

#HamOnt - More than $25,000 raised yesterday for United Way Golden Horseshoe at our annual Truck Pull! 22 City of Hamilton teams showed up big for our community, just like they do every day! This is Hamilton at its best: pulling together.

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Mayor Andrea Horwath @mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Really enjoyed spending some time yesterday at MM Products — a locally owned Stoney Creek business that’s been around since 1972 — for the Stoney Creek Chamber of Commerce ‘s ‘Business After 5’. Strong local businesses build strong communities. 💪

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Mayor Andrea Horwath @mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Proud to join Take Back the Night tonight with so many women, girls, gender-diverse people and allies standing together for safety, dignity and respect. In this city, consent is everyone’s right and everyone deserves to move through their community without fear. Thank you SACHA for organizing!

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Mayor Andrea Horwath @mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Hamilton is a city that builds — and our skilled trades are the people who get it done. Great to sit down with the Hamilton-Brantford Building Trades this morning to talk good union jobs, fair wages and keeping Hamilton workers building. When workers do well, Hamilton does well.

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

See something different? It's not your eyes playing tricks on you. It's our new HPL website that officially launched yesterday! Even though it's a new look and feel, you can still browse and access your library needs and resources as you had before. #Hamont, start exploring at www.hpl.ca!

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Mayor Andrea Horwath @mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

#HamOnt Back to school is here! 🎒📚 Wishing all #HamOnt students a great first day and a year filled with new friends, experiences and opportunities to learn and grow. And thank you to the parents, caregivers, teachers and school staff supporting them every step of the way! ❤️

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Mayor Andrea Horwath @mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

#HamOnt On Ukrainian Heritage Day, we celebrate Hamilton’s vibrant Ukrainian community and all you bring to our city. I’m grateful to have stood alongside our community as Hamilton welcomed families fleeing the war. Happy Ukrainian Heritage Day! Slava Ukraini!

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Mayor Andrea Horwath @mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Today, we celebrate the people who keep this city moving and make Hamilton the strong, proud city it is. Thank you for all that you do. Happy Labour Day, Hamilton!

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Mayor Andrea Horwath @mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Every child deserves to head back to school confident & ready to learn. 🎒 Proud to join Hamilton Steelworkers Area Council, USW Local 1005, Excel in Style, + St. Matt’s for Operation Backpack. Hamilton’s Steelworkers have always shown what solidarity looks like - showing up for our community.

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Mayor Andrea Horwath @mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

A more accessible Hamilton is a better Hamilton for everyone. ♿️💙 Great to welcome the Ability First Accessibility Fair to City Hall today — celebrating the people and organizations removing barriers and helping build a city where everyone can fully participate.

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Mayor Andrea Horwath @mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

#HamOnt - Statement on the Release of the 2027 Budget Forecast

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Mayor Andrea Horwath @mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

#Hamont Great to join Breakfast TV this morning to talk about Trump’s tariffs, with Mayors Patrick Brown & Rob Burton. www.breakfasttelevision.ca/videos/ontar...

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Ontario mayors discuss trade war impact

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Mayor Andrea Horwath @mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Here we are again — building more affordable housing and a Hamilton for everyone. 🏠 Today we broke ground on 107 new affordable homes with Victoria Park Community Homes, backed by $2.5M from the City and federal support through CMHC. Partnership gets housing built. Let’s keep building #HamOnt!

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Mayor Andrea Horwath @mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

#HamOnt A perfect summer Sunday in Hamilton! 🍑 Thanks to the Winona Men’s Club for inviting me to join them at the Winona Peach Festival - I had a great time making peach sundaes with the Stoney Creek Sabres girls hockey team and catching up with John VanDuzer, John and Drew Spoelstra!

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Mayor Andrea Horwath @mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

#HamOnt Proud to stand w/community today at City Hall to send a clear message: hate has no home in Hamilton. We value a diverse, welcoming community that stands up for one another. Grateful to community & organizations who continue building a city where everyone feels safe, respected & welcome.

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Mayor Andrea Horwath @mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

#HamOnt Thanks to CNN for having me on to discuss Hamilton. Canada-U.S. trade has real impacts on our workers, businesses and families. As Mayor, I’ll keep fighting for jobs, investment and a stronger Hamilton. And yes, it’s Lake Ontario.

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Mayor Andrea Horwath @mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

#HamOnt I’ve worked hard as Mayor to secure investments like yesterday’s historic $572M announcement. At a time of tariff and trade uncertainty, this investment will help keep Hamilton workers working, support local businesses and build the housing and infrastructure our growing city needs.

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Mayor Andrea Horwath @mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

#HamOnt it was my honour to join Hamilton’s Ukrainian community to mark 35 years of independence and celebrate Ukrainian Flag Day, and I was especially touched to receive a beautiful bouquet of sunflowers. 🌻 Slava Ukraini!

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Mayor Andrea Horwath @mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

#HamOnt This new tariff threat creates more uncertainty. As Mayor I will fight for our City as I have always done and I will continue to support the team Canada approach. These programs provide important supports to help protect good-paying jobs & keep people working news.ontario.ca/en/release/1...

Mayor Horwath and construction worker at a site for today’s press conference

Mayor Horwath, Premier Ford and other ministers, standing in front of a housing construction site, with construction crew behind them for today’s press conference

Mayor Horwath talking with construction crew a today’s press conference

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Mayor Andrea Horwath @mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

#HamOnt Please see below an update to my earlier Statement on the Canada - U.S. Tariff Negotiations.

“Having heard the details from the Prime Minister, I fully agree with his decision to reject a bad trade deal, and I continue to support the Team Canada approach.

Hamilton is well positioned to help lead Canada’s economic diversification, strengthen interprovincial trade and national supply chains, expand direct access to global markets, and create opportunities across our steel, advanced manufacturing, agriculture, life sciences and other key sectors.

I have reached out to the Premier, as well as business and union leaders, and will continue those conversations in the days ahead as I continue to advocate for Hamilton’s workers and businesses.”

@cityofhamilton

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Mayor Andrea Horwath @mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

#HamOnt Please see my Statement on the Canada-U.S. Tariff Negotiations.

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Mayor Andrea Horwath @mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

#HamOnt Congratulations to Robin Abbott on her appointment as Deputy Chief with Hamilton Police Service. This is an important leadership role in our city, and I look forward to working with Deputy Chief Abbott as we continue our shared focus on community safety and the well-being of Hamiltonians.

Hamilton police release: we are pleased to announce the appointment of Robin Abbott as deputy chief. With more than 27 years of policing experience, deputy chief Abbott brings extensive leadership experience and a strong commitment to public safety, community partnerships, and supporting our members. In her new role, she will oversee support, including crisis response, traffic, safety, emergency services, and professional development. Please join us in congratulating deputy chief Abbott on her new role.

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

For nearly 30 years, pianist and vocalist Jay Daniels has been sharing the gift of timeless music with audiences. Come watch his first Noon Hour Concert performance ever at Central Library this Friday (August 21) in the Hamilton Room. www.hpl.ca/events #HamOnt #LiveMusic #Concerts #Music

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Mayor Andrea Horwath @mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

#HamOnt Please see below my Statement on the Ontario Land Tribunal ruling on the City of Hamilton’s Urban Boundary. @cityofhamilton.bsky.social

#HamOnt Please see my statement on the Ontario Land Tribunal ruling on the City of Hamilton’s Urban Boundary

The Ontario Land Tribunal decision flies in the face of Hamilton’s efforts to rein in sprawl and protect farmland and natural areas, which erodes our climate resilience efforts. It overrides decisions made by Hamilton’s democratically elected Council and takes the future direction of our city out of local hands where it belongs.

I have been clear and consistent about my position on Hamilton’s urban boundary. We fought hard for a responsible approach to growth that reflects what Hamiltonians told us they wanted: more housing within our existing urban boundary, increasing density and missing-middle housing while making better use of the infrastructure we already have, and protecting valuable agricultural lands.

The City of Hamilton’s legal team is now reviewing the OLT decision and will brief council on its implications and our options, if any.

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Mayor Andrea Horwath @mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

#HamOnt Work is underway at Main St. & Ottawa St. for Hamilton’s LRT. I know construction and closures are disruptive, and appreciate everyone’s patience. This work will renew aging infrastructure, improve how we move around our city and deliver lasting benefits for Hamiltonians.

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City of Hamilton @cityofhamilton.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

It's Day 2 at AMO! Today at AMO, Team Hamilton will meet with Provincial representatives from Health, Transportation, Energy, and Children, Community and Social Services. (1/2)

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City of Hamilton @cityofhamilton.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Good luck, Team Hamilton! 👋 From Aug. 16–19, Mayor Horwath will lead Councillors and City staff at the AMO Conference in Ottawa to advocate for Hamilton’s priorities, including housing, infrastructure, economic growth, health and wellbeing, essential services and the environment.

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Mayor Andrea Horwath @mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

#HamOnt Please see my Statement regarding the August 12, 2026 – City if Hamilton Property Standards Committee decision

Hamiltonians deserve to hear this directly from me.

For many years, I kept a painful and deeply personal part of my life private. As a legal dispute involving a property occupied by my former partner has unfolded publicly, I have watched silence leave room for assumptions that do not reflect the reality of why I stayed away. The truth is that I left an abusive relationship, and after criminal harassment charges and a no-contact order, I did what many survivors do: I kept my distance.

This has not been easy to speak about. It is painful, and it is frightening, and I know many people will understand what it means to carry something like this quietly for a long time.

I understand that, as the legal owner, I have responsibilities for this property, and I am committed to seeing them through. Hamiltonians also deserve to understand the painful circumstances that led us here.

I am speaking about this now because I cannot ask others experiencing intimate partner violence to reject shame and stigma while allowing that same shame to keep me silent.

In 2023, Hamilton City Council unanimously declared gender-based violence and intimate partner violence an epidemic in our community. I believe that means we all have a responsibility - not only to say the right words, but to respond to survivors with compassion, care, and understanding. Behind public issues and legal proceedings, there are often deeply human stories, shaped by fear, trauma, and the struggle to feel safe.

I am sharing this because I am tired of being silent. I want every survivor in Hamilton to know there should be no shame in choosing safety, in setting boundaries, or in telling the truth when you are ready.
 I am disappointed by the Property Standards Committee’s decision today, but I respect the process and will continue working toward resolving the outstanding issues with this property and closing this painful chapter of my life.

If any part of my story feels familiar to you, or if you are worried about someone you love, please know that you do not have to navigate it alone. There are people here in Hamilton and across Ontario ready to listen, help you understand your options, and support you in whatever comes next.

Support is available 24 hours a day:

Interval House of Hamilton – Victoria and Friends Women’s Shelter 905-387-8881
Assaulted Women’s Helpline 1-866-863-0511
Fem’aide – Francophone Women’s Support Line 1-877-336-2433
Talk4Healing – Support for Indigenous Women 1-855-554-4325

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Mayor Andrea Horwath @mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

#HamOnt A wonderful afternoon at Hamilton’s 5th Annual Canadian Japanese Summer Festival! Natsu Matsuri celebrates Japanese culture, traditions and community, and this year is especially meaningful as Hamilton marks 50 years of friendship with our sister city, Fukuyama. Arigatou gozaimasu!

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Mayor Andrea Horwath @mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

#HamOnt Today, my thoughts are with the Hamilton Police Service following the loss of one of its members. My sincere condolences to the officer’s family, loved ones, colleagues and everyone at HPS during this incredibly difficult time.

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Mayor Andrea Horwath @mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

#HamOnt A beautiful new addition to Hamilton’s growing collection of public art! This mural reflects the creativity, resilience and community spirit that make this neighbourhood so special. Congratulations to Kinga Żak, Dallas Hofsten, Meridian Co-op and everyone who brought this vision to life.

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Mayor Andrea Horwath @mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

#HamOnt Please see my Statement on the Auditor General’s Investigation into the City of Hamilton’s Human Resources Investigative Processes. Read the report here: pub-hamilton.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.a... @cityofhamilton.bsky.social

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Mayor Andrea Horwath @mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

#HamOnt The 68th #CANUSA Games are underway! Wishing Team Hamilton the best as they head to Flint - including a record 6 full girls volleyball teams and 4 full hockey teams. Thank you to the coaches, volunteers, families and host families who make this tradition possible. Go Team Hamilton! 🏅

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Mayor Andrea Horwath @mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

#HamOnt A fantastic finish to Cricket Hungama 2026! Honoured to attend the Grand Finale celebrating an incredible three-day tournament. Congratulations to Anu Pillai, Hamilton Super Kings Sports Club, volunteers and sponsors for bringing our community together through sport, diversity and teamwork.

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Mayor Andrea Horwath @mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

#HamOnt 🏡 More homes mean more opportunities. Pleased to join Councillor McMeekin & New Horizon Development Group in Waterdown to celebrate a new community bringing 130+ homes to Hamilton. Increasing housing supply remains one of my top priorities so more families can find a place to call home.

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Mayor Andrea Horwath @mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Happy Civic Holiday, #HamOnt! ☀️ Whether you’re enjoying our waterfront, trails, parks, local businesses, or spending time with family, friends, and neighbours, I hope you have a safe, relaxing day and get to enjoy all that makes Hamilton such a great place to call home.

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