Blog: Hamilton Takes the Lead on Protecting Tenants from Extreme Heat
Hamilton is Ontario’s first city to implement a maximum temperature by-law, through a pilot program in Ward 2.
October 9, 2026
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Hamilton is Ontario’s first city to implement a maximum temperature by-law, through a pilot program in Ward 2.
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