Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority celebrates 2024 shipping season with the arrival of the First Vessels
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The Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority (HOPA Ports) celebrates the start of each shipping season with the ceremonial presentation of a Top Hat to the Captain of the first vessels, a tradition that began in 1947.