Streets were designated "North" or "South" if they crossed King Street or Highway 8. The HWDSB has 11 trustees and the HWCDB has 9 trustees. Though suffering through the Hamilton Street Railway strike of 1906, with industrial businesses expanding, Hamilton's population doubled between 1900 and 1914. We at Hamilton Honey Farm are proud of our bees, they work hard for us. The Metro area has a population of over 721,000 people . Hamilton County Clerk of Courts Aftab Pureval. With former First Nations lands available for purchase, these new settlers were soon followed by many more Americans, attracted by the availability of inexpensive, arable land. Like our namesake, Alexander Hamilton, we have a feisty spirit that has helped leave our indelible mark on America. This sandbar was deposited during a period of higher lake levels during the last ice age, and extends southeast through the central lower city to the escarpment. [36][37] Many of the parks are along the Niagara Escarpment, which runs from Tobermory at the tip of the Bruce Peninsula in the north, to Queenston at the Niagara River in the south, and provides views of the cities and towns at Lake Ontario's western end. Many smaller theatre companies have also opened in the past decade, bringing a variety of theatre to the area. HCA offers over 90 programs for ages 3–93, creating a "united nations" of arts under one roof.[112]. The Hamilton Literacy Council is a non-profit organization that provides basic (grades 1–5 equivalent) training in reading, writing, and math to English-speaking adults. [55] The Factory: Hamilton Media Arts Centre,[56] opened a new home on James Street North in 2006. Hamilton has an active theatre scene, with the professional company Theatre Aquarius, plus long-time amateur companies, the Players' Guild of Hamilton and Hamilton Theatre Inc.. Deadly legacy: Is Plastimet killing firefighters? Every animal deserves a second chance at love — and life. The city is 58 kilometres (36 mi) southwest of Toronto in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA). Founded in 1914, the Art Gallery of Hamilton is Ontario's third largest public art gallery. [44], Hamilton's local attractions include the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, the HMCS Haida National Historic Site,[49] Dundurn Castle (the residence of an Allan MacNab, the 8th Premier of Canada West),[50] the Royal Botanical Gardens, the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, the African Lion Safari Park, the Cathedral of Christ the King, the Workers' Arts and Heritage Centre, and the Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology[51]. 12/31/2020 IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The County Treasurer, not the County Auditor, is in charge of your Real Estate Taxes. Hamilton Cemetery is the oldest, public burial ground in the city of Hamilton. Our public health partner, Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank has provided and updated list of food pantries to help families know where, when, and what they need to do to find food in Hamilton County during these extreme times. Eleven cargo schooners were owned in Hamilton. Although the Hamilton Police Service has authority to enforce, bylaws passed by the Hamilton City Council are mainly enforced by Provincial Offences Officers employed by the City of Hamilton.[101]. This site best viewed with Internet Explorer version 8 or higher and a screen resolution of 1024 x 768. [39] Visitors can often be seen swimming in the waterfalls during the summertime, although it is strongly recommended to stay away from the water: much of the watershed of the Chedoke and Red Hill creeks originates in storm sewers running beneath neighbourhoods atop the Niagara escarpment, and water quality in many of Hamilton's waterfalls is seriously degraded. Browser Compatibility Notification. The team plays at Tim Hortons Field and share the venue with the Tiger-Cats. Hamilton County Health Department provides Immunizations, WIC care, Environmental Health issues, Diseases information and more. It surrounds the Town of Cobourg . There was plenty of game. [69] Research in Motion ex-CEO Jim Balsillie has shown interest in bringing another NHL team to southern Ontario. The first burials took place in 1847. In 2019, approximately 596 people called 911 for a suspected opioid overdose, which was about 50 per month and 1.3 times higher than 2018. The Franco-Ontarian community of Hamilton boasts two school boards, the public Conseil scolaire Viamonde and the Catholic Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir, which operate five schools (2 secondary and 3 elementary). Since then, many of the large industries have moved or shut down operations in restructuring that also affected the United States. [104] Colleges in Hamilton include: From 1995 to 2001, the city was home to a satellite campus of the defunct francophone Collège des Grands-Lacs.[107]. Leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party and Leader of the Official Opposition, Andrea Horwath, represents Hamilton Centre, Paul Miller (NDP) represents Hamilton East-Stoney Creek, Monique Taylor (NDP) represents Hamilton Mountain, Sandy Shaw (NDP) represents Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas, and Progressive Conservative Donna Skelly represents Flamborough—Glanbrook.[98]. With a July average of exactly 22.0 °C (71.6 °F),[42] the lower city is in a pocket of the Dfa climate zone found at the southwestern end of Lake Ontario (between Hamilton and Toronto and eastward into the Niagara Peninsula), while the upper reaches of the city fall into the Dfb climate zone. [71], In addition to team sports, Hamilton is home to an auto race track, Flamboro Speedway and Canada's fastest half-mile harness horse racing track, Flamboro Downs. Regionwide. Close Alert Banner. You’ll see our strong Midwestern values- tough, hardworking, and polite- in the people that call this County home. [52] Information and the locations of each piece in Public Art Collection can be viewed on this interactive map. Cash Balance is: $122,782,491.35 The city of Hamilton co-hosted the Games with Toronto. 54.9% of Hamiltonians are married or in a common-law relationship, while 6.4% of city residents are divorced. The area from Oshawa, Ontario around the west end of Lake Ontario to Niagara Falls, with Hamilton at its centre, is known as the Golden Horseshoe and had a population of approximately 8.1 million people in 2006. Plan your trip now! The Hamilton County Auditor's Book-Plat-Parcel Number is furnished by the Hamilton County Recorder's Office, and must be accepted and used by the recipient with the understanding that the Hamilton County Recorder's Office makes no warranties, expressed or implied, concerning the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of this number. [23] The economy has shifted more toward the service sector, such as transportation, education, and health services. In pre-colonial times, the Neutral First Nation used much of the land but were gradually driven out by the Five (later Six) Nations (Iroquois) who were allied with the British against the Huron and their French allies. In 1929 the city's first high-rise building, the Pigott Building, was constructed; in 1930 McMaster University moved from Toronto to Hamilton, in 1934 the second Canadian Tire store in Canada opened here; in 1940 the airport was completed; and in 1948, the Studebaker assembly line was constructed. They finished their inaugural season as champions of the league. We believe every dog should be evaluated on individual temperament and actions, not on breed. The Community Centre for Media Arts[58] (CCMA) continues to operate in downtown Hamilton. The top countries of birth for the newcomers living in Hamilton in the 1990s were: former Yugoslavia, Poland, India, China, the Philippines, and Iraq.[88]. Transportation authorization may be in the form of bus passes, van services, Access … Children aged 14 years and under accounted for 16.23% of the city's population, a decline of 1.57% from the 2011 census. independence, and a spirit of technological innovation while emphasizing outstanding customer service, HAMILTON COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. On January 1, 2001, the current boundaries of Hamilton were created through the amalgamation of the original city with other municipalities of the Regional Municipality of Hamilton–Wentworth. The team traces their origins to the 1869 "Hamilton Foot Ball Club". In 2019, Forge FC debuted as Hamilton's soccer team in the Canadian Premier League. One exception is on early spring afternoons; when colder than air lake temperatures keep shoreline areas significantly cooler, under the presence of an east or north-east onshore flow. A 2006 article in The Globe and Mail, entitled "Go West, Young Artist", focused on the Hamilton's growing art scene. Hamilton also has a notable French community for which provincial services are offered in French. [76] After nearly declaring bankruptcy, Stelco returned to profitability in 2004. It started to assist adults with their literacy skills in 1973. The Health Department posts the number of positive, negative, and total number of coronavirus (COVID-19) test results for Hamilton County each day between 2-4PM. INMATE INFORMATION The intent of these pages is to provide basic information regarding inmates housed in our facilities, as well as property and visiting information. Since January 2017, the majority of cases (73%) were male, and the average age was 36 years. The storm sewers in upstream neighbourhoods carry polluted runoff from streets and parking lots, as well as occasional raw sewage from sanitary lines that were improperly connected to the storm sewers instead of the separate sanitary sewer system. As per the 2016 census, the Francophone community maintains a population of 6,760, while 30,530 residents, or 5.8% of the city's population, have knowledge of both official languages. [85] Same-sex couples (married or in common-law relationships) constitute 0.08% (2,710 individuals) of the partnered population in Hamilton. Contact Us. [74] The phrase was first used by Westinghouse President Herbert H. Rogge in a speech to the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, on January 12, 1954. Three school boards administer public education for students from kindergarten through high school. [60] In 2018, Supercrawl celebrated its 10th anniversary with over 220,000 visitors.[61]. well-trained and appropriately compensated staff. [110], The Dundas Valley School of Art is an independent art school which has served the Hamilton region since 1964. [85][89] The city's average age is 41.3 years. Visit the Health Department's Connect With Us page for a list of COVID-19 resources in Hamilton County.. Eleven churches were in operation. In 1998, a new full-time diploma programme was launched as a joint venture with McMaster University. Today, managed by TradePort International Corporation, passenger traffic at the Hamilton terminal has grown from 90,000 in 1996 to approximately 900,000 in 2002 with mostly domestic and vacation destinations in the United States, Mexico and Central America. Property Reports and Tax Payments. The maximum high point is 250m (820') above the level of Lake Ontario. Based on station coordinates provided by Environment Canada, climate data for was recorded near downtown Hamilton from January 1866 to August 1958, and April 1950 to present at the Royal Botanical Gardens. Explore festivals, museums, galleries, restaurants, trails, and waterfalls. 4911 COUNTY RD. [92], The homicide rate in Hamilton in 2019 was 1.83 per 100,000 population. The works are owned and maintained by the city. This healthcare group provides inpatient and outpatient services, and mental illness or addiction help. The airport's mid-term growth target for its passenger service is five million air travelers annually. [13] During the War of 1812, British regulars and Canadian militia defeated invading American troops at the Battle of Stoney Creek, fought in what is now a park in eastern Hamilton. Covid-19 Advisory. In addition to stores of all types, four banks, tradesmen of various types, and sixty-five taverns, industry in the community included three breweries, ten importers of dry goods and groceries, five importers of hardware, two tanneries, three coachmakers, and a marble and a stone works. These duties require my office to provide taxpayers, consumers, school districts and local governments a variety of services, all of which are part of this site. The new amalgamated city has 519,949 people in more than 100 neighbourhoods, and surrounding communities. [99] As with all municipalities, the Province of Ontario has supervisory privilege over the municipality and the power to redefine, restrict or expand the powers of all municipalities in Ontario. Welcome and enjoy our visitor information for future travel planning. 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