What’s open and closed Good Friday, Easter Monday in Hamilton, Burlington and Niagara region
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Here’s a list of some things to know regarding what will and not be operating in Hamilton, Burlington and Niagara Region.
The Easter long weekend is upon us, which will bring a rare four-day holiday for some in the Hamilton area. Several businesses and services will be closed on either Good Friday (April 15), Easter Sunday (April 17) or Easter Monday (April 18)
Here’s a list of some things to know regarding what will and not be operating in Hamilton, Burlington and Niagara Region.
Administrative offices: Offices are closed on Friday and Monday.
Licensing and Bylaw Services: Licensing and bylaw phone queue line will be closed on Friday and Monday. Service will resume on Tuesday.
Green bin, garbage and recycling: No collection on Good Friday. Friday’s pickup will occur on Saturday (April 20.) Monday will be a regular collection day. (April 22) The city says all materials must be at the curb by 7 a.m. Community Recycling Centres and Transfer Stations will be closed Friday and Monday.
HSR Bus: Buses will operate on a Sunday/holiday schedule Friday and a regular schedule on Monday.
GO Transit: Trains and buses are operating on a Sunday schedule Friday and Sunday.
ATS DARTS: Service will be operating with holiday service hours on Friday and Monday. Subscription trips on DARTS, with the exception of dialysis, are cancelled for Friday and Monday. ATS customer service will also be closed on Friday and Monday.
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