Accessible Washroom at Redhill not available
The accessible washroom at Redhill is not available. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Holds Processing and Delivery Delays
Holds processing and deliveries to Branches will be delayed for the next week due to Staff capacity.
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John Munro
Inducted: 2007
John Munro was one of Hamilton’s most famous politicians. At the age of 23 he began his political career with the distinction of being the youngest alderman elected in Hamilton and went on to serve as the MP for Hamilton East for 22 years. He boosted Hamilton throughout his career, securing federal support to establish McMaster University’s medical school, the expansion of Hamilton General Hospital, the modernization of Hamilton Harbour, and the expansion of Hamilton (now Munro International) Airport.
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