COVID-19 vaccine

Michael Kras
22 Nov 2021

COVID-19 vaccine appointments open to Ontario youth ages 5-11 this week

Following Health Canada’s full authorization of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for use in youth ages 5 to 11, Ontario is opening appointments for vaccination this Tuesday. At of 8 am on Tuesda...

Michael Kras
08 Nov 2021

Hamilton expands eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine booster doses

Hamilton public health is preparing for the next phase of COVID-19 vaccine rollout, with the inclusion of a third booster dose now available to select priority groups in the city. Though the city’s ...

Michael Kras
26 Oct 2021

Hamilton restaurants and gyms can now return to full capacity

As of Monday, capacity limits have officially been lifted in all Hamilton restaurants, bars, fitness centres, and other businesses where proof of vaccination against COVID-19 is required. It’s a mov...

Michael Kras
22 Oct 2021

Ontario may lift capacity limits for restaurants, gyms on Monday

Ontario is anticipated to lift capacity restrictions within more venues where they’re still in place, including restaurants, bars, and fitness centres. Premier Doug Ford is set to make an official a...

Michael Kras
13 Oct 2021

United States will open the border to vaccinated Canadians in November

Though Canada opened its border to fully vaccinated U.S. residents at the beginning of August, the United States has yet to reciprocate; until now. Starting in November, the United States will allow r...

Michael Kras
24 Sep 2021

2021 Ancaster Fair kicks off this weekend, closed to the general public

The annual fall tradition of the Ancaster Fair is back once again this coming weekend; however, this year, things will look pretty different. One of the biggest changes to this year’s fair, which is...

Michael Kras
23 Sep 2021

Hamilton Public Library offers free printing and lamination for vaccine receipts

With Ontario’s proof of vaccination mandate officially going into effect this week in select non-essential settings, some Hamiltonians may be wondering where and how to get their hands on their vacc...

Michael Kras
22 Sep 2021

Ontario’s proof of vaccination policy launches today

Heads up: Ontario’s new proof of vaccination policy goes into effect starting today – Wednesday, September 22nd – in a variety of non-essential settings. Under this policy, Ontarians will be req...

Michael Kras
16 Sep 2021

Hamilton school board approves mandatory vaccination policy for staff

The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) has approved a new policy that will require mandatory vaccination against COVID-19 for all staff, trustees, service providers, and volunteers. The ...

Michael Kras
15 Sep 2021

Ontario unveils more details about upcoming proof of vaccine system

One week ahead of the policy taking effect province-wide, the Ontario government has released further details of the forthcoming proof of vaccination system and how, exactly, it’s going to work. Pro...