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Michael Kras
15 Aug 2022

Hamilton’s Pier 4 beach closed due to blue-green algae

City of Hamilton Public Health has ordered the temporary closure of the public beach at Pier 4 Park due to the presence of toxin-producing blue-green algae in the water. Potential health risks are ass...

Michael Kras
14 Sep 2021

Someone put up a fake ‘clothing optional’ sign at Hamilton Beach

Many eyebrows were raised a few days ago when images were posted to social media depicting a pretty legit looking City of Hamilton sign, complete with a bylaw number, identifying a stretch of Van Wagn...

Michael Kras
28 Jul 2021

Toxic blue-green algae was found at Hamilton’s Pier 4

If you find yourself around Hamilton’s Pier 4 in the next while, don’t go near the water. The city has issued a warning that the beach at Pier 4 is currently full of toxic blue-green algae, which ...

Craig Clark
16 Jun 2021

Burlington’s beach adds a new accessibility ramp

The City of Burlington has made steps to making popular summer spots more accessible. Mobi mats were added along the sand in Beachway Park as well as a city concrete ramp in order to make it more of...

Michael Kras
09 Apr 2021

Here are 5 of Hamilton’s most iconic food spots

Hamilton’s a foodie paradise, and everyone knows it. Every year, the Hammer gets at least a handful of exciting new entries into its vast, varied community of restaurants, bars, cafes, and takeaway ...

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...

Michael Kras
21 Sep 2020

Wheelchair accessibility mat rolled out at Hamilton beach

In a small but valuable step towards making Hamilton’s recreational amenities more accessible, the city has acquired a special accessibility mat for use at Hamilton’s lakefront beaches so wheelcha...

Michael Kras
27 Jun 2020

Hamilton conservation areas may close due to capacity on weekends

Though most of Hamilton’s conservation areas and beaches have reopened for passive recreation such as hiking, biking, and bird watching, be forewarned: if areas get too congested with visitors, the ...

Craig Clark
29 May 2020

When will Burlington’s beach reopen?

Along with many other public spaces, Burlington’s beach is currently closed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic; and it looks like the area might not reopen for a while. Although some parks and...

Robert
22 May 2018

Condition of Hamilton beaches remains questionable

With the weather warming up, Hamiltonians are looking for ways to enjoy the summer months by spending some time outside. One of the most fun ways to soak up the sun is a day trip to the beach. Unfortu...