Brad Clark Report

The tree giveaway program is now open!

The City of Hamilton annually gives native shade trees or shrubs to residents to plant on their private property. You need to be a resident of the City of Hamilton to qualify, and you must plant the tree on your private property located in the City of Hamilton, preferably at the side or back of your home. Trees are approximately 1 metre tall.

Planting a native tree on your property improves air quality, fights climate change, and increases property value. 

Giveaway Details

• Two (2) trees per property. Pre-registration required.
• Must present driver’s license or property tax bill.
• Native shade trees and shrubs are available.
• Pick up your tree. Rain or shine.
• Homeowner is responsible to plant, water and maintain the private tree.
• Call or click before you dig – OntarioOneCall.ca

Pick Up Location Details

Pre-register and pick-up your tree or shrub at one of the pick-up locations:

Location: Mohawk College – Fennell Campus, Parking Lot P7 (135 Fennell Avenue West, Hamilton)
Date(s): 

• Thursday, April 30, 2026 from 4 pm to 8 pm
• Friday, May 1, 2026 from 4 pm to 8 pm
• Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 8 am to 12 noon

Location: Bayfront Park – Main Parking Lot (325 Bay Street North, Hamilton)
Date(s): 

• Thursday,  May 7, 2026 from 4 pm to 8 pm
• Friday, May 8, 2026 from 4 pm to 8 pm
• Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 8 am to 12 noon

Click here for more information and how to register

This 50/50 draw will help the Hamilton Conservation Foundation provide funding through grants for land acquisition, ecological programming, and conservation education programing etc. for the Hamilton Conservation Authority.

Buy your tickets today! Draw happens on June 22, 2026. You can scan the QR code below or click on this link to buy your tickets. Thank you for your support. https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/hamilton-conservation-foundation

Valley Park Recreation Centre will reopen on Monday and resume activities, including EarlyON programming.

Valley Park Community Centre: Reopening Monday, April 12^th for regular site users.  The gymnasium opening will be delayed until Monday, April 20th to allow time for the new floor installation to cure. This curing process is important to ensure the floor is safe, durable, and ready for use. Registered program participants within impacted programs will be notified directly by phone. 

Valley Park Pool:  Closed March 23 to Summer 2026 to begin work on the pool basin, waterslide replacement and changerooms. More information on this closure: hamilton.ca/recprojects

Reminder letters and emails were sent out the week of March 23, 2026, advising property owners to submit their declaration by April 15, 2026.

A late declaration fee of $250 will apply starting April 16, 2026, with the final deadline to declare being May 15, 2026.

All residential property owners are required to submit an occupancy declaration each year to determine whether their property is subject to the Vacant Unit Tax.

For more information click here