Brad Clark Report

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.

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Please be advised that, in accordance with the Escarpment Access Closure Procedure, overnight maintenance work is tentatively planned along the Red Hill Valley Parkway between Pritchard Road and the QEW, in both directions.

The work will take place nightly from 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM, beginning Tuesday, April 7, and concluding by 5:00 AM on Friday, April 10, 2026.

Activities will primarily be confined to the left and right paved shoulders of the RHVP mainline, as well as the shoulders of the on and off ramps. Work will include sweeping, flushing, litter removal, and inspections.

No lane closures or access restrictions are anticipated during this time. Portable Variable Message Signs (PVMS) will be in place to alert motorists.

Backwater valves play an important role in helping protect homes from basement flooding. To ensure they work effectively, they should be checked every three months—or before significant rain events—to make sure they are clear of debris and operating properly. Regular maintenance can make a meaningful difference during heavy rainfall.

Each year, Hamilton Water sends the attached letter to addresses in our system recorded as having backwater valves installed. This year’s mailing will include close to 12,000 properties. As part of Hamilton Water’s ongoing efforts to help residents stay prepared, the outreach also includes print and online ads and posts on social media, ensuring homeowners receive clear, detailed guidance. The letter highlights the importance of maintenance and provides instructions for the two types of backwater valves commonly used in Hamilton.

Through the Protective Plumbing Program, eligible homeowners may receive funding to complete flood protection upgrades such as installing a backwater valve, which helps keep basements dry by preventing potential sewer backups. The program also supports disconnecting downspouts from stormwater or combined sewer systems. Disconnecting a downspout redirects rainwater away from the storm or combined sewer system, reducing strain on the system and lowering the risk of basement flooding.

To learn more about backwater valves, downspout disconnection, and other protective plumbing devices, visit hamilton.ca/backwatervalves.