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Michael Kras
07 Dec 2021

Hamilton’s Santa Claus Parade hosts unique neighbourhood tour in 2021

Though pandemic concerns have once again impacted Hamilton’s annual Santa Claus Parade in its usual format, the parade has made a unique adjustment for its 2021 offering. Rather than host one massiv...

Michael Kras
03 Dec 2021

Hamilton will open COVID-19 vaccine boosters to residents aged 50+

Following direction from the Ontario government, the City of Hamilton will soon open eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine boosters to residents ages 50 and above. Beginning December 13th at 8 am, Hamilton...

Michael Kras
01 Dec 2021

Canada officially bans unvaccinated travellers from planes and trains

As of this past Tuesday, November 30th, all Canadian travellers ages 12 and up on planes and trains must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Through the previous month, negative molecular COVID-19 t...

Michael Kras
29 Nov 2021

Ontario confirms first two cases of new Omicron COVID-19 variant

Days after it was labelled a ‘variant of concern’ by the World Health Organization (WHO), Ontario has confirmed its first two known cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. The two cases were fou...

Michael Kras
23 Nov 2021

Hamilton youth ages 5-11 can book their COVID-19 vaccine now

Following paediatric clinical trials and full approval from Health Canada, Hamilton residents between the ages of 5 and 11 are now eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Paediatric doses of Pfize...

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
17 Nov 2021

Ontario will allow symptomatic COVID-19 testing in pharmacies

In a move that’s raised many eyebrows, the Ontario government has announced plans to allow testing for symptomatic COVID-19 at some pharmacies in the province. On Tuesday, Premier Doug Ford said tha...

Michael Kras
15 Nov 2021

Hamilton Theatre Inc returns to the stage with tuneful Welcome Back Showcase

Countless industries have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, but few have been hit quite as hard as live performance. For nearly two years, stages within live theatre and music venues have remain...

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
05 Nov 2021

Hamilton Day resurrected after 90 years to celebrate shopping local

A special one-day shopping event is happening in Hamilton on November 20th; one that hasn’t taken place in the city for 90 years. Hamilton Day, resurrected for the first time since it originally occ...