Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath is recovering after sustaining “multiple injuries after a fall on the stairs outside City Hall during extremely windy conditions,” the Office of the Mayor stated Wednesday morning.

“She is currently undergoing surgery for a broken wrist and is being assessed for additional injuries including an elbow fracture and leg injury,” stated the Mayor’s senior communications advisor Amanda Kinnaird in an emailed statement.

“Mayor Horwath will be resting and recovering at home for the remainder of the week.”

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Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath “is currently in hospital receiving care after sustaining an injury in an accident,” according to a statement issued by the Office of the Mayor at 5:44 p.m. today.

The statement said “she is awaiting surgery and further assessment to determine the full extent of treatment required” and “may take a short medical leave to focus on rest and recovery.”

Mayor Horwath was at last night’s memorial for the Day of Mourning at Hamilton City Hall and appeared in good health.

No further information, beyond the statement, is available at this time.

MEDIA RELEASE

For Immediate Release

April 29, 2025

Mayor Andrea Horwath Receiving Treatment Following Injury

Hamilton, ON – Mayor Andrea Horwath is currently in hospital receiving care after sustaining an injury in an accident. She is awaiting surgery and further assessment to determine the full extent of treatment required.

Depending on medical advice, Mayor Horwath may take a short medical leave to focus on rest and recovery. During this time, the Office of the Mayor will ensure continuity of leadership and ongoing support for City Council and City operations.

Mayor Horwath remains in good spirits and is in regular communication with her team. We thank Hamiltonians for their continued support, understanding, and well wishes.

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Published: April 29, 2025
Last updated: April 30, 2025
Author: Joey Coleman

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  1. Wishing Andrea well. I think you are doing an excellent job despite having to deal with the old boy network in Hamilton purposely putting obstacles in your way.
    You definitely are not the press seeking glory hound of our previous mayor who only cared about being in the press. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

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