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The Hamilton Police Service remains committed to working together with our community members to make the City of Hamilton stronger and safer for everyone.

As part of their efforts to provide community members and partners with up-to-date and relevant information, the Hamilton Police Service’s Crime Information Analysis Unit (CIAU) releases city-wide HPS Ward Reports on a monthly basis.

Below you will find the monthly Ward 9 HPS reports for 2025

Please be advised of an ongoing temporary roadway closure on Ridge Road between Tapleytown Road and 3rd Road East related to the closure of the Dewitt Escarpment Access.

Where:

Ridge Road, from Tapleytown Road to 3rd Road East

• Local access via 3rd Road East up to #568 Ridge Road
• Access will remain for Erland Lee Museum

Detour:

Tapleytown Road <-> Green Mountain Road East <-> 3^rd Road East

When:

Effective May 12^th, 2026 until further notice

Expect minor delays through this area during operations.

Please be advised of an upcoming temporary roadway closure of Columbus Gate at Lexington Avenue for development related utility work (map)

Where:

Columbus Gate at Lexington Avenue

• Local access up to 28 Columbus Gate via Rymal Road East
• Local access up to 47 Columbus Gate via Soho Street / Lexington Avenue
• Local access up to 3 Lexington Avenue via Soho Street
  

When:

Starting May 14^th, 2026, for approximately 4 weeks.

This work is weather dependent.

Expect minor delays through this area during operations.

HSR wants to hear from you! Share your input on upcoming HSR service changes and help improve transit across Hamilton. Take the survey here.

As a thank you for participation, respondents may choose to enter the HSR NEXT Survey Contest for a chance to win some great prizes:

Grand Prize: $200 PRESTO card, a collectible HSR 150 bus set, and a pair of tickets to a Hamilton Tiger-Cats home opener game and your choice of a Forge FC home game in the 2026 season.

Plus five additional prizes: Each includes a $50 PRESTO card and a pair Hamilton Tiger-Cats tickets.

Nominations are now open for the Senior of the Year Awards, an annual City of Hamilton initiative that honours seniors who voluntarily contribute their time, talents, and leadership to strengthen our community.

Through this initiative, we aim to celebrate and recognize the achievements, dedication, and meaningful contributions of seniors aged 65 years and older who enrich our city’s social, cultural, and civic life.

Nominations are open from April 28 to June 30, and we are celebrating the 31st year of the Senior of the Year Awards.

Key Information

• Nominations open: April 28 to June 30, 2026
• Who is eligible: Seniors aged 65 and over who have made outstanding voluntary contributions to the community
• How to nominate:
  • Online nomination form
  • Printable PDF nomination form (submission instructions included on the form)
• Awards Ceremony: October 15, 2026, at Michelangelo Events and Conference Centre

Nomination packages are available online and in printed formats at Municipal Service Centres and Seniors Centres (Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre, Flamborough Seniors Centre, Sackville Hill Seniors Recreation Centre).

Nomination details are available be visiting www.hamilton.ca/SeniorsAwards.