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Michael Kras
10 Aug 2021

Hamilton is hosting pop-up events at Pier 8 all through August

Looking for some summer fun? You’re in luck: the City of Hamilton is hosting a series of pop-up events at Pier 8 all through the month of August. ‘Pop-Ups at Pier 8’ features a dynamic range of ...

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 ...

Michael Kras
27 Jul 2021

Hamilton’s ArcelorMittal Dofasco COVID-19 vaccine clinic is closing

Another of the city’s larger COVID-19 vaccine clinics is set to close up completely. The ArcelorMittal Dofasco COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic, which has been set up in a vacant storefront at the Centre on ...

Michael Kras
17 Jul 2021

Hamilton introduces a fair pay policy for musicians

In an effort to ensure local music artists are properly compensated for their work at city-led events, the City of Hamilton has officially formalized a Fair Payment Policy that “supports and increas...

Michael Kras
13 Jul 2021

Hamilton has already reached $1 billion in building permits for 2021

Sooner than anticipated, The City of Hamilton has already hit $1 billion worth of building permits in the first half of 2021. According to the city, this makes June 2021 the earliest Hamilton has ever...

Michael Kras
12 Jul 2021

A $10,000 mural commission is being offered for a Hamilton artist

Hamilton visual artists, take note: submissions are now open for local artists and arts collectives who want to be considered for a new public art commission of $10,000. It’s a commission from Perso...

Michael Kras
07 Jul 2021

A new barbershop and cafe opens today in Hamilton

Let’s gooooo! For those looking for a fresh cut, Hamilton’s newest barbershop officially opens its doors today. Andiamo, which is located in Hess Village, is a highly-anticipated new spot that dou...

Michael Kras
06 Jul 2021

A huge new public park is opening near Tim Hortons Field

The City of Hamilton is building a large new park in the east end of the lower city, right by one of Hamilton’s most prominent physical landmarks. The park has been dubbed Brightside Park – previo...

Michael Kras
30 Jun 2021

Hamilton Public Library has completely eliminated late fees

The Hamilton Public Library (HPL) has changed the game. The city’s circuit of public library branches has made the decision to completely eliminate late fees from all borrowed library materials goin...

Michael Kras
30 Jun 2021

West leg of the Sherman Access is closing for six weeks

Hamilton drivers may want to find some alternative routes for the next while, as travel on the Sherman Access will be significantly impacted for more than a month. The city has announced that the west...