Community News
HOPA Ports Holiday Food Drive
Hamilton Oshawa Port Authority
November 30, 2021
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
Larissa Fenn
November 5, 2021
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
Hamilton Oshawa Port Authority
October 6, 2020
[: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
Hamilton Oshawa Port Authority
August 28, 2020
[: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
Hamilton Oshawa Port Authority
January 29, 2020
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
Hamilton Oshawa Port Authority
November 29, 2019
[: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
Larissa Fenn
November 6, 2019
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!
Larissa Fenn
September 20, 2019
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
Larissa Fenn
July 25, 2019
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
Larissa Fenn
July 19, 2019
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
Larissa Fenn
June 11, 2019
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
Larissa Fenn
June 10, 2019
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
Larissa Fenn
May 16, 2019
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
Larissa Fenn
April 23, 2019
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.
Larissa Fenn
April 23, 2019
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!
Larissa Fenn
April 5, 2019
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
Larissa Fenn
March 30, 2019
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
Larissa Fenn
March 14, 2019
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!
Larissa Fenn
February 22, 2019
“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’
Larissa Fenn
February 6, 2019
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
Larissa Fenn
January 15, 2019
Video: The port's role in a prosperous Hamilton.
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Careers at the Port
Larissa Fenn
January 11, 2019
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
Larissa Fenn
January 11, 2019
“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
Larissa Fenn
January 11, 2019
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
Larissa Fenn
January 7, 2019
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
Larissa Fenn
November 27, 2018
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
Larissa Fenn
November 21, 2018
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
Larissa Fenn
October 29, 2018
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
Larissa Fenn
October 16, 2018
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
Larissa Fenn
October 16, 2018
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’?
Larissa Fenn
September 15, 2018
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
Larissa Fenn
September 6, 2018
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.
Larissa Fenn
August 31, 2018
“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
Larissa Fenn
July 30, 2018
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
Larissa Fenn
July 30, 2018
“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
Larissa Fenn
July 30, 2018
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!
Larissa Fenn
July 30, 2018
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
Larissa Fenn
July 30, 2018
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
Larissa Fenn
July 30, 2018
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
Larissa Fenn
July 30, 2018
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
Larissa Fenn
July 30, 2018
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
Larissa Fenn
July 27, 2018
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
Larissa Fenn
July 20, 2018
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’
Larissa Fenn
June 7, 2018
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
Larissa Fenn
June 5, 2018
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
Larissa Fenn
May 3, 2018
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
Larissa Fenn
April 17, 2018
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!
Larissa Fenn
April 13, 2018
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
Larissa Fenn
February 21, 2018
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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2017 #PortCity Flagship Initiatives
Larissa Fenn
December 22, 2017
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
Larissa Fenn
December 6, 2017
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
Larissa Fenn
November 14, 2017
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
Larissa Fenn
November 10, 2017
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
Larissa Fenn
November 10, 2017
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!
Larissa Fenn
October 30, 2017
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”
Larissa Fenn
September 27, 2017
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
Larissa Fenn
September 27, 2017
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
Larissa Fenn
September 13, 2017
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
Larissa Fenn
September 13, 2017
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
Larissa Fenn
September 13, 2017
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
Larissa Fenn
September 13, 2017
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
Larissa Fenn
September 13, 2017
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
Larissa Fenn
September 11, 2017
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
Larissa Fenn
September 11, 2017
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
Larissa Fenn
September 8, 2017
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
Larissa Fenn
July 21, 2017
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
Larissa Fenn
July 18, 2017
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
Larissa Fenn
July 7, 2017
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
Larissa Fenn
July 6, 2017
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!
Larissa Fenn
June 29, 2017
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
Larissa Fenn
June 25, 2017
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
Larissa Fenn
June 9, 2017
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
Larissa Fenn
May 24, 2017
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
Larissa Fenn
May 12, 2017
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
Larissa Fenn
April 13, 2017
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
Larissa Fenn
April 6, 2017
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
Larissa Fenn
March 28, 2017
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
Larissa Fenn
March 15, 2017
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
Larissa Fenn
February 23, 2017
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
Larissa Fenn
February 15, 2017
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
Larissa Fenn
January 26, 2017
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
Larissa Fenn
December 9, 2016
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
Larissa Fenn
December 6, 2016
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
Larissa Fenn
December 1, 2016
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
Larissa Fenn
November 29, 2016
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
Larissa Fenn
October 26, 2016
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
Larissa Fenn
October 26, 2016
https://citykidz.ca/hamilton/citykidz-sells-playhouse-theatre-moving-towards-bigger-dreams/
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First year of ‘Operation Safe & Sober’ a success!
Larissa Fenn
October 7, 2016
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
Larissa Fenn
September 29, 2016
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
Larissa Fenn
July 8, 2016
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*
Larissa Fenn
June 1, 2016
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
Larissa Fenn
May 16, 2016
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.
Larissa Fenn
May 11, 2016
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
Peter Hammerl
January 21, 2016
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
Peter Hammerl
January 21, 2016
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
Peter Hammerl
January 21, 2016
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
Peter Hammerl
November 9, 2015
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
Peter Hammerl
November 9, 2015
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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