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Giant letters spelling JUNOS as an art display during Supercrawl in Hamilton, Ontario with the blue sky and a few clouds in the background
Announcement

Hamilton Sets New Economic Record as Host City for the 2026 JUNO Awards

Hamilton has officially recorded the highest measured economic impact of any JUNO Awards host city in history. Discover how the 2026 JUNO Week injected $17.2 million into the local economy, supported 62 jobs, and showcased the city's capacity for large-scale commercial investment.

Jul 23, 2026
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Announcement

Hamilton is Home to New EV Innovation Hub

Hamilton is advancing its role in clean transportation with the launch of a new EV innovation hub at McMaster Innovation Park. The partnership brings together leading researchers, industry partners, and government to accelerate the development and commercialization of next-generation electric vehicle technologies—strengthening the city’s position as a hub for automotive innovation and sustainable mobility.

May 21, 2026
An aerial view of SucroCan's sugar refinery located at the Port of Hamilton in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Announcement Investment

Port of Hamilton Welcomes New SucroCan Sugar Refinery

Sucro Can Canada has opened a $135-million sugar refinery at the Port of Hamilton, adding major processing capacity and supporting supply chains across Ontario’s food manufacturing sector. The facility strengthens Canada’s agri-food industry and domestic refining capacity.

May 8, 2026

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Heads of lettuces inside a Hamilton, Ontario greenhouse
Announcement

Hamilton Exploring New Agricultural Grants and Incentives to Support Farm Business Growth

The City of Hamilton is exploring a new Agricultural Community Improvement Plan (CIP) that could provide grants, incentives, and other supports for farm expansion, value-added agriculture, innovation, and business growth. Learn how you can help shape the future of Hamilton's agricultural sector and share your feedback.

Jul 8, 2026
In The News

From Steel City to Food Hub: How Hamilton is Building One of Canada’s Most Important Agri-Food Economies

Hamilton’s agri-food and food and beverage processing sector has grown significantly over the past decade, driven by strategic investments in port and logistics infrastructure and targeted economic development efforts. The Port of Hamilton has seen agri-food cargo rise from about 9% to 40% of total volume, alongside major new developments including a sugar refinery, rail transload facility, expanded flour milling operations, and a large-scale acid production plant—highlighting the city’s strengthening role as a food processing and logistics hub.

Jun 23, 2026
An aerial view of SucroCan's sugar refinery located at the Port of Hamilton in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Announcement Investment

Port of Hamilton Welcomes New SucroCan Sugar Refinery

Sucro Can Canada has opened a $135-million sugar refinery at the Port of Hamilton, adding major processing capacity and supporting supply chains across Ontario’s food manufacturing sector. The facility strengthens Canada’s agri-food industry and domestic refining capacity.

May 8, 2026
A block and white Rock and Union t-shirt that replicates a classic band t-shirt
In The News

Rock and Union Spirits: Turning a Hamilton family farm into a one-of-a-kind distillery

Crafting a unique narrative, Brian Burgess transforms family farm

Jun 17, 2024
An aerial view of P&H Milling's industrial facility in Hamilton
Investment

P&H Milling Group boosts grain and flour capacity at Hamilton Port

Ontario's food processing sector bolstered in Hamilton

Feb 15, 2024
Group photo in front of shipping containers on a cold day at the Hamilton Port
Investment

First containers roll through new rail terminal at Hamilton Port

New intermodal rail service to boost supply chain capacity and reduce emissions

Jan 22, 2024