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HOPA Ports Holiday Food Drive

HOPA Ports Holiday Food Drive

Community News
This Holiday Season, HOPA Ports is running a Holiday Food Drive in support of Feed the Need Durham and Hamilton...
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Industry & Environmental Partners Join Forces to Divert Plastic Pollution from Hamilton Harbour

Industry & Environmental Partners Join Forces to Divert Plastic Pollution from Hamilton Harbour

Community Environment News
Harbour West Marina concludes second season of trapping trash for the Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup November 5, 2021 Hamilton, ON...
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CityKidz Drives Kindness Home to Hamilton’s Youth

CityKidz Drives Kindness Home to Hamilton’s Youth

Community News
[:en]Hamilton, ON (October 6, 2020) – In spite of the pandemic and all of its implications over the past six...
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Welcome Inn Ready to Roll Out Youth Resiliency Program in 2021

Welcome Inn Ready to Roll Out Youth Resiliency Program in 2021

Community
[:en]Hamilton, ON (August 28, 2020) – Nestled in Hamilton’s North End, the Welcome Inn Community Centre has been a long-time...
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Stoney Creek Students Prepare to Present Underwater Hamilton-Toronto Train Tunnel at Robotics Competition

Stoney Creek Students Prepare to Present Underwater Hamilton-Toronto Train Tunnel at Robotics Competition

Community News
January 29, 2020 Hamilton, ON– A team of six 7th and 8th graders at Stoney Creek’s St. Martin of Tours...
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Meet McMaster University’s 2019 HOPA Scholarship Recipient

Meet McMaster University’s 2019 HOPA Scholarship Recipient

Community News
[:en]November 29, 2019 Hamilton, ON – Please join us in congratulating this year’s Hamilton Oshawa Port Authority scholarship recipient at...
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$18,000 Donation to Help Secure a Bright Future for Hamilton’s At-Risk Youth

$18,000 Donation to Help Secure a Bright Future for Hamilton’s At-Risk Youth

Community
November 6, 2019 Hamilton, ON – Hamilton Oshawa Port Authority (HOPA) CEO, Ian Hamilton and team presented a $18,000 donation...
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Help plan the future of Fisherman’s Pier!

Help plan the future of Fisherman’s Pier!

Community Infrastructure News
The Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority wants your help to plan the future for Fisherman’s Pier! Fisherman’s Pier is located at the...
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Honeybees flourish at Port of Hamilton

Honeybees flourish at Port of Hamilton

Community
Thursday, July 25 Hamilton, ON – Just over one year after setting up 12 hive boxes near Sherman Inlet in...
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HOPA donation helps RBG welcome visitors to Cootes Paradise

HOPA donation helps RBG welcome visitors to Cootes Paradise

Community
Friday, July 19 Hamilton, ON – As a proud supporter of Royal Botanical Gardens’ Growing Up Green Fund, the Hamilton-Oshawa...
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Hamilton Port Authority Supports CityKidz with $15,000 Donation

Hamilton Port Authority Supports CityKidz with $15,000 Donation

Community News
June 11, 2019 Hamilton, ON – The Hamilton Port Authority (HPA) is proud to affirm its continued support of community...
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Port People

Port People

Community News
Welcome Aboard! Welcome to the newest members of our HPA team: Jeremy Dunn, Commercial Vice President Jeremey comes to HPA...
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Building the Talent Pipeline through Innovative Partnerships

Building the Talent Pipeline through Innovative Partnerships

Community Community Programs News
In December 2017, Mohawk College and the Hamilton Port Authority announced a partnership to help connect students with employment in...
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Doors Open Hamilton: Discover the Port of Hamilton

Doors Open Hamilton: Discover the Port of Hamilton

Community Community Programs News
Discover the history of Hamilton’s harbour and learn about the exciting future developments at the Port of Hamilton! The main...
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CP to be Title Sponsor at 16th Annual HPA Fundraising Golf Tournament.

CP to be Title Sponsor at 16th Annual HPA Fundraising Golf Tournament.

Community News
Hamilton Port Authority is pleased to announce Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) as Title Sponsor for the 16th Annual HPA Fundraising...
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First Ship Contest Winner!

First Ship Contest Winner!

Community News
The first vessel of the 2018 shipping season arrived at The Port of Hamilton on March 23rd. The Algoma Spirit...
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Annual General Meeting and Community Update

Annual General Meeting and Community Update

Community Community Programs News
Please join us for: 2018 Business Review & What to Expect in 2019 Release of our 2018 Sustainability Report Update...
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Sharing Our Harbour Safety Tips

Sharing Our Harbour Safety Tips

Community News
Hamilton Harbour is shared by many recreational vessels as well as over 600 commercial vessels each year. To help all...
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Congratulations to the Hamilton Tiger Cats and the City of Hamilton for bringing Grey Cup 2021 to Hamilton!

Congratulations to the Hamilton Tiger Cats and the City of Hamilton for bringing Grey Cup 2021 to Hamilton!

Community Community Programs News
“Along with so many others in this city, we are excited that the Grey Cup is coming to Hamilton in...
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BCLG Invites You to Attend ‘Joseph Brant: The Man and The Museum’

BCLG Invites You to Attend ‘Joseph Brant: The Man and The Museum’

Community News
The Beach Canal Lighthouse Group invites you to join them for a special presentation. Joseph Brant: The Man and The...
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Welcome to the Port of Hamilton

Welcome to the Port of Hamilton

Community News
Video: The port's role in a prosperous Hamilton.
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Careers at the Port

Careers at the Port

Community Community Programs News
HPA and City School by Mohawk have partnered to help connect students and local job seekers with employment opportunities at...
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The Heart of Turtle Island: The Niagara Escarpment

The Heart of Turtle Island: The Niagara Escarpment

Community News
“She is not ours. This glorious treasure that is the Niagara Escarpment, is not the possession of any one person,...
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Community News Roundup

Community News Roundup

Community Environment News
Here Comes the Big Red Bus This fall HPA supported the CityKidz transportation program with a $5,000 donation, providing one...
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Sharing Our Harbour

Sharing Our Harbour

Community News
Save the date!  Wednesday February 27, 2019 7:00PM Royal Hamilton Yacht Club, 555 Bay Street North, Hamilton More details to...
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HPA Supports Liberty for Youth with 100 Book Donation for Giving Tuesday

HPA Supports Liberty for Youth with 100 Book Donation for Giving Tuesday

Community News
Photo: Fredrick Dryden and Sharon Clark in Ottawa last week supporting and raising awareness for vulnerable youth. Some of the books...
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Sharing the Warmth

Sharing the Warmth

Community News
This season Hamilton Port Authority staff, along with Port Partners Bermingham Foundations and Heddle Marine Services, collected 80 coats for...
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Beach Canal Lighthouse Group Annual General Meeting

Beach Canal Lighthouse Group Annual General Meeting

Community News
Join the Beach Canal Lighthouse Group for their Annual General Meeting. The meeting will feature guest speaker Robert Mazza who...
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Burlington Canal Lighthouse 160th Birthday Celebration

Burlington Canal Lighthouse 160th Birthday Celebration

Community Community Programs News
The Beach Canal Lighthouse Group and the Hamilton Port Authority invite you to the 160th Anniversary Celebration of the Burlington...
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Pollinators Welcome! – HPA Plants Second Pollinator Garden on Port Lands

Pollinators Welcome! – HPA Plants Second Pollinator Garden on Port Lands

Community Environment News
The Hamilton Port Authority (HPA) has planted a second pollinator garden, located on the northwest side of HPA headquarters at...
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Have you seen the ‘Big Blue Chair’?

Have you seen the ‘Big Blue Chair’?

Community Community Programs News
Down by the boat launch at Fisherman’s Pier you will find the ‘Big Blue Chair’ that has been installed by...
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Here Comes the Big Red Bus!  HPA Supports CityKidz Transportation Program with $5000 Donation

Here Comes the Big Red Bus! HPA Supports CityKidz Transportation Program with $5000 Donation

Community Community Programs News
HAMILTON, ON – Fall means back to school, and also a return to fall programming at CityKidz in Hamilton. Hamilton...
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Beach Canal Lighthouse Group presents: The Tragic Tale of the S.S. Noronic.

Beach Canal Lighthouse Group presents: The Tragic Tale of the S.S. Noronic.

Community Community Programs News Uncategorised
“FIRE”- The terrifying call rang out in the early morning hours of Sept 17th, 1949… Join the Beach Canal Lighthouse...
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Sherman Inlet Shoreline Restored

Sherman Inlet Shoreline Restored

Community Environment Infrastructure News
The restoration of the shoreline at Sherman Inlet is now complete! In 2017, HPA announced the start of a two-year...
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“Foundations”: A new book about the early years of Bermingham Construction

Community News
“Foundations” recounts the early years of port partner, Bermingham Construction, from its founding year in 1897 to the beginning of...
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HPA-Mohawk College Partnerships Bridge the Gap between workplace needs and learning opportunities

HPA-Mohawk College Partnerships Bridge the Gap between workplace needs and learning opportunities

Community Community Programs News
HPA has been working on a number of initiatives through its partnership with Mohawk College to help connect students with...
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Beauty on the Bayfront – vote for your favourite!

Beauty on the Bayfront – vote for your favourite!

Community News
See Hamilton's industrial bayfront from a new perspective & enjoy the unique scenes from our city's working waterfront. The City...
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Air quality & dust mitigation initiatives

Air quality & dust mitigation initiatives

Community Environment News
HPA continues to expand dust mitigation activities following air quality monitoring conducted last year to identify issues. These initiatives include:...
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Sustainability Fact: Supporting Local Business

Sustainability Fact: Supporting Local Business

Community Community Programs Environment News
HPA works to support local businesses in Hamilton, Halton, Brantford and Niagara. HPA’s purchasing policy reflects this effort where possible,...
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Annual Golf Tournament raises funds for Mission to Seafarers and Liberty for Youth

Annual Golf Tournament raises funds for Mission to Seafarers and Liberty for Youth

Community News
On June 8 HPA hosted its 15th Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament with the help of wonderful sponsors, staff and volunteers....
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2017 Green Marine Results

2017 Green Marine Results

Community Environment News
Hamilton Port Authority’s Green Marine results for 2017 have been released. Green Marine is a North American environmental certification program...
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HPA is a Proud ‘First Mate’ Sponsor at Port Colborne Canal Days

HPA is a Proud ‘First Mate’ Sponsor at Port Colborne Canal Days

Community News
HPA is a Proud ‘First Mate’ Sponsor at Port Colborne Canal Days 2018 marks the 40th Annual Canal Days Marine...
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HMCS Moncton Visiting Hamilton Harbour

HMCS Moncton Visiting Hamilton Harbour

Community News
Two Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) ships will visit communities along the St. Lawrence Seaway and the Great Lakes this summer...
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Port Lands Home to New Honeybee ‘Queendoms’

Port Lands Home to New Honeybee ‘Queendoms’

Community Community Programs Environment News
HAMILTON - June 7, 2018 - Hamilton Port Authority (HPA) has partnered with urban beekeeping company Humble Bee, providing space...
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Partner Profile: SoBi Hamilton

Partner Profile: SoBi Hamilton

Community Community Programs News
SoBi Hamilton is the local non-profit that operates Hamilton’s extensive bike share system. The system of 825 bicycles and over...
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Doors Open –  May 5 and 6

Doors Open – May 5 and 6

Community News
Explore the Hamilton Port Authority’s wonderful art moderne-style headquarters by the bay. Learn about the Port of Hamilton – the...
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HPA’s Sustainability Report

Community Environment News
HPA is proud to present its first ever Sustainability Report The report outlines HPA's ongoing commitment to transparency, and explores...
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First ship contest winner!

Community News
The first vessel of the 2018 shipping season has arrived at the Port of Hamilton! The beautiful Algoma Equinox was...
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Supply Chain Job Fair – April 4

Supply Chain Job Fair – April 4

Community Community Programs Environment News
Did you know: the ‘supply chain’ sector is one of Hamilton’s biggest employers? The supply chain refers to all of...
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Port FAQs

Community News
  What is a port?  https://youtu.be/q2q_5r_evfQ   Why all the security measures at Port facilities?  https://youtu.be/2X_Z2Ijr9tU For more information:  Community...
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2017 #PortCity Flagship Initiatives

2017 #PortCity Flagship Initiatives

Community Environment News
In 2017, we took time to listen to our neighbours and other stakeholders about ways to improve port-community interactions, and...
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Mohawk-Port Authority partnership helps bridge transport sector skills gap

Mohawk-Port Authority partnership helps bridge transport sector skills gap

Community News
HAMILTON, ON - Mohawk College and the Hamilton Port Authority (HPA) have partnered to help connect students with employment in...
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Port partners sharing the warmth

Community News
  This season, along with our Port Partners: Heddle Marine, Vopak Terminals, Bermingham Foundations, Richardson International and the Canadian Motorcycle...
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Hamilton Port Authority supports Hamilton youth with $10,000 donation to Liberty For Youth

Community Community Programs News
Hamilton Port Authority (HPA) is a longtime supporter of Liberty For Youth, a Hamilton-based charitable organization that helps at-risk youth...
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Lookout provides a new window on Hamilton’s working waterfront

Lookout provides a new window on Hamilton’s working waterfront

Community News
A new viewing platform is now open to the public at Pier 15, at the Port of Hamilton. The idea...
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Take a first look from a new harbour lookout!

Community News
Please join us for the grand opening of a new window to the waterfront. The new lookout platform is located...
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HPA contribution to CBC-Hamilton series, “Hamilton’s Identity Crisis”

HPA contribution to CBC-Hamilton series, “Hamilton’s Identity Crisis”

Community Multimodal News
The ongoing CBC Hamilton series asks good questions: who are we, and what do we want to become? Hamilton is...
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Boating safety day

Boating safety day

Community News
This boating season, the HPA Harbour Master's Office-Port Patrol teamed up with the HPS Marine Unit, Royal Hamilton Yacht Club,...
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Walking / Bike Tours

Walking / Bike Tours

Community Community Programs Environment News
Would you be interested in joining a small-group walking or biking tour of Pier 15, one of the port’s busiest...
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Randle Reef Update

Randle Reef Update

Community Environment
HPA was pleased to host the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, who announced a new step forward...
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Supporting the Cootes to Escarpment Eco-Park

Supporting the Cootes to Escarpment Eco-Park

Community Environment
HPA has made a $5,000 contribution to the Cootes to Escarpment Eco-Park System. This connected natural corridor is one of...
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A New Landmark in the North End

A New Landmark in the North End

Community News
A colourful new addition has emerged along Burlington Street. Commissioned by Collective Arts Brewery, with support from HPA, artists Bruno...
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Harbour Queen Tour: Getting to Know Hamilton’s Working Waterfront

Harbour Queen Tour: Getting to Know Hamilton’s Working Waterfront

Community News
This July, HPA hosted a free public tour aboard the Hamilton Harbour Queen. Approximately 85 community members came along for...
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Greening the Edges of the Port Lands

Community Environment News
We’re taking steps to improve and beautify the interface between the port lands and the surrounding community. Here are a...
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Port City Summer

Community Environment News
It was a fun summer in our Port City - check out some of the highlights and what's coming up...
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Richardson International (Hamilton) celebrated for environmental leadership

Community Environment News
Richardson directs $5,000 donation from annual Port of Hamilton environment award to Hamilton Naturalists’ Club September 8, 2017 Hamilton, ON...
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Randle Reef partners welcome contract award for stage two of the project as the next major milestone in remediation of Hamilton Harbour

Randle Reef partners welcome contract award for stage two of the project as the next major milestone in remediation of Hamilton Harbour

Community Environment News
News Release From Environment and Climate Change Canada Randle Reef partners welcome contract award for stage two of the project as...
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New mural to become vibrant landmark in Hamilton’s North End

New mural to become vibrant landmark in Hamilton’s North End

Community News
July 13, 2017 - Hamilton, ONT -  Collective Arts Brewing, along with the Hamilton Port Authority, has commissioned five artists...
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Old boat flares? Safely dispose of them on boating safety day – July 26

Old boat flares? Safely dispose of them on boating safety day – July 26

Community Environment
Boating safety and flare disposal day Presented by the Hamilton Police Service Marine Unit and HPA Harbour Masters Office-Port Patrol...
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Community Port Tour aboard the Harbour Queen — SOLD OUT

Community News
All of the tickets for the July Community Port Tour tour aboard the Harbour Queen are now sold out. Please...
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Tall Ships!

Tall Ships!

Community News
Celebrate Canada 150 and our beautiful Port City this weekend with the visit of the majestic Tall Ships! June 30...
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HPA marks International Day of the Seafarer with $10,000 donation

HPA marks International Day of the Seafarer with $10,000 donation

Community News
June 25 is International Day of the Seafarer. Each year, we recognize the hard work and sacrifice of those who...
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Operation Safe & Sober returns to Hamilton Harbour

Community
Hamilton Police Service Marine Unit and Hamilton Port Authority Harbour Master’s Office/Port Patrol renew campaign to keep recreational boaters safe....
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Sustainability in the Spotlight

Sustainability in the Spotlight

Community Environment News
Stewardship of the land and water around Hamilton’s port lands is fundamental to the Port of Hamilton’s strategy and operations....
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Sharing Our Harbour – Safety Sessions

Sharing Our Harbour – Safety Sessions

Community News
Hamilton Harbour is shared by many recreational boaters, as well as more than 600 commercial vessels each year. Our goal...
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Event Calendar

Event Calendar

Community News
Walking / Bike Tours Would you be interested in joining a small-group walking or biking tour of Pier 15, one...
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Doors Open May 6-7

Doors Open May 6-7

Community News
Visit us during Doors Open Hamilton, for an inside look at Port operations and a view of the working waterfront....
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Annual General Meeting

Community News Uncategorised
HPA will present its financial statements, a review of 2016 results, and a roadmap for the years ahead. Please Join...
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Randle Reef – March 2017 Update

Randle Reef – March 2017 Update

Community Environment News
  Randle Reef March 2017 Update Randle Reef is an area of highly contaminated sediment located on the south shore near...
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Sharing Our Harbour Info Session #2 – March 22

Sharing Our Harbour Info Session #2 – March 22

Community
  Hamilton’s Harbour is shared by recreational boaters and commercial vessels. The Royal Hamilton Yacht Club and the Hamilton Port...
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Environmental Programs & Initiatives

Environmental Programs & Initiatives

Community Environment
Initiatives that contribute to a cleaner, greener Port of Hamilton, Hamilton Harbour and surrounding community: Randle Reef Construction work on...
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Info Session: Sharing Our Harbour

Info Session: Sharing Our Harbour

Community News
Hamilton’s Harbour is shared by recreational boaters and commercial vessels. The Royal Hamilton Yacht Club and the Hamilton Port Authority...
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Responsible Grain Handling

Responsible Grain Handling

Community Environment News
Grain terminals at the Port of Hamilton are a critical gateway for Ontario farmers to get their grain to global...
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Thanks to our Port Partners for Sharing the Warmth this Winter

Thanks to our Port Partners for Sharing the Warmth this Winter

Community News
Our 2016 coat drive for Good Shepherd Hamilton netted 115 warm coats, 20 pairs of boots, plus hats, mitts and...
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Ian Hamilton named new President & CEO, Hamilton Port Authority

Community News
  December 1, 2016 HAMILTON, ON - The Board of Directors of the Hamilton Port Authority (HPA) is pleased to...
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Donation to Alzheimer Society of Ontario

Donation to Alzheimer Society of Ontario

Community News
Dear Port Partner, We’d like to share with you that the Hamilton Port Authority has made a donation of $5,000...
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HPA Land Use Plan Open Houses

Community Environment News
Learn More About the Future of Hamilton’s Working Waterfront & HPA's Land Use Plan Update HPA is currently updating its...
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HPA proud to help make a new home for CityKidz’ amazing programs

Community News
https://citykidz.ca/hamilton/citykidz-sells-playhouse-theatre-moving-towards-bigger-dreams/
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First year of ‘Operation Safe & Sober’ a success!

First year of ‘Operation Safe & Sober’ a success!

Community News
Hamilton Police Service Marine Unit and Hamilton Port Authority Harbour Masters Office/ Port Patrol pleased with the results of joint...
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Grand Opening of North Hamilton Community Health Centre Greenhouse

Grand Opening of North Hamilton Community Health Centre Greenhouse

Community Environment News
HAMILTON – September 29, 2016 – As part of the celebration of Community Health and Wellbeing Week, North Hamilton Community...
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Golf Tournament Raises $23,000

Community
HPA held its 13th annual golf tournament in June, breaking previous fundraising records to raise $23,000 for charity. Funds will...
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Please visit us on *100 in 1 Day*

Please visit us on *100 in 1 Day*

Community
The Hamilton Port Authority is celebrating Hamilton's -100 in 1 Day-. For our intervention, we are welcoming the community to...
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Port Partners raise $51,500 for Liberty for Youth

Port Partners raise $51,500 for Liberty for Youth

Community News
We're celebrating the results of HPA's fundraising initiative that included a pledge to match up to $25,000 of our Port...
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Environmental Award Winner: Yellowline Asphalt Products Ltd.

Environmental Award Winner: Yellowline Asphalt Products Ltd.

Community
HPA recently announced Yellowline Asphalt Products as the winner of its annual Environmental Excellence Award. The annual award recognizes a...
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Randle Reef Update

Randle Reef Update

Community
Work has started on the reconstruction of the dockwall at Pier 15. HPA is taking the lead on this job,...
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Port Investment in City Kidz Surpasses $500,000

Port Investment in City Kidz Surpasses $500,000

Community
This year, HPA celebrates an important milestone in its partnership with City Kidz, explains HPA President & CEO Bruce Wood:...
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Growing Roots in the Community

Growing Roots in the Community

Community
HPA was pleased to receive the 2015 Innovation Award from the North Hamilton Community Health Centre, in recognition of the...
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HPA recognized as a bicycle friendly business

HPA recognized as a bicycle friendly business

Community
Hamilton Port Authority was recently recognized by the Share the Road Coalition as a Bicycle Friendly Business. The Port received...
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Being Green

Being Green

Community
Team Up to Clean Up: Hamilton Port Partners showed their community pride during the Port’s annual Team Up to Clean...
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