- Michael Kras
- 24 Jan 2022
Lily, the Downtown Hamilton peregrine falcon, has died
Heartbreaking news has emerged that Lily, one of the treasured peregrine falcons who resides in Downtown Hamilton, has passed away. Lily has lived atop the Sheraton Hotel in Jackson Square for years a...
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- Michael Kras
- 30 Aug 2021
Hamilton reptile zoo recovers lost lizard after over two months
More than two months ago, Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo in Hamilton sounded the alarm and asked residents far and wide to keep their eyes out for Markhor: a 3.5 feet long Nile monitor lizard who went mis...
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- Michael Kras
- 21 Jun 2021
A large lizard from Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo is on the loose in Hamilton
Keep your eyes to the ground when you’re out for a stroll, Hamilton; you just might see an unusually huge reptilian friend roaming around. A large lizard from Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo and Nature C...
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- Michael Kras
- 14 May 2021
Hamilton confirms first case of bat rabies in 2021
Hamilton public health has confirmed its first known instance of a bat testing positive for rabies for 2021. This is the first time a rabid bat has been found in the city in nearly two years, the last...
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- Michael Kras
- 08 Dec 2020
A coyote was spotted in Hamilton’s Confederation Park
Be careful out there, Hamilton: following some warnings from the city issued a few weeks ago, coyotes are indeed being spotted in different locations throughout the city. In fact, Instagram user @mkir...
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- Craig Clark
- 27 Oct 2020
Niagara-area dog first in Canada to test positive for COVID-19
A dog that lives in the Niagara Region is the first in Canada to test positive for COVID-19. The dog has shown no symptoms of the virus and became infected after the humans in its household experience...
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- Michael Kras
- 26 Oct 2020
Coyotes are being spotted around Hamilton
Lions and tigers and… coyotes? The City of Hamilton has put out a warning that there have been some coyote sightings throughout the city recently, urging residents to take care and stay safe. “Coy...
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- Craig Clark
- 17 Jan 2020
Large coyote spotted in Hamilton’s North End
It appears that a large coyote could be finding a new home in the city. Local Reddit user bingo1086 posted a photo to the site of a large coyote walking across a grassy field in the North End of Hamil...
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- Craig Clark
- 15 Jan 2020
Hamilton homeowner snaps photo of coyote on lawn
A startling picture of a large coyote glaring through the front window of a home was posted by a local Reddit user in Westdale. “This rather large coyote paid me a visit at 8:30 am this past Satur...
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