COVID-19 | CEKAN

Michael Kras
04 Apr 2020

This Hamilton Swiss Chalet is giving free meals to doctors and nurses

While the COVID-19 outbreak has brought plenty of fear, anxiety, and uncertainty to Hamilton and the world beyond it, it has also inspired some noteworthy acts of generosity, humanity, and community. ...

Robert Cekan
03 Apr 2020

Show notes for Episode 001 | April 3, 2020

SPONSORS: Thinking of selling your home during Hamilton’s spring market? Get a gorgeous HD video that’s optimized for social media and have it posted on Urbanicity’s social me...

Michael Kras
03 Apr 2020

One third of Hamilton’s confirmed COVID-19 cases have already recovered

In a welcomed bit of positive news during dark times, it has been reported that almost one third of Hamilton’s confirmed COVID-19 cases have already made a full recovery. As of the writing of this a...

Michael Kras
03 Apr 2020

BREAKING: Ontario predicts 3,000 to 15,000 deaths during COVID-19 with public health measures

This afternoon, the provincial government revealed its projections regarding the number of expected deaths in Ontario for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, which could last up to two years. With ...

Michael Kras
03 Apr 2020

Hamilton sees its 2nd death from COVID-19 at Heritage Green nursing home

Hamilton has seen its second fatality at the hands of the COVID-19 virus, as another senior-aged resident at Heritage Green Nursing Home in Stoney Creek has died due to complications from the virus. T...

Robert Cekan
03 Apr 2020

Here are resources if you’re feeling anxious due to COVID-19

With events, deadlines, and return to work or school all being pushed back further and further each week, there is a lot of uncertainty right now about the fate of our health and economy. The amount o...

Craig Clark
02 Apr 2020

Hamilton is seeking donations of personal protective equipment for healthcare workers

The City of Hamilton has asked for donations of personal protective equipment to help healthcare workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Ontario premier Doug Ford said that the virus is ex...

Craig Clark
02 Apr 2020

Hamilton launches website to help small businesses impacted by COVID-19

The city has launched a website that will give Hamiltonians the opportunity to continue to shop locally and help our local small businesses during the current global pandemic. HometownHub.ca provides ...

Michael Kras
02 Apr 2020

Hamilton bylaw officers now have the legal power to break up large groups

With tight restrictions in place for many of Hamilton’s public spaces and services in order to discourage locals congregating during the COVID-19 pandemic, city bylaw officers now have the legal aut...

Michael Kras
01 Apr 2020

BREAKING: Hamilton’s escarpment stairs are now closed during COVID-19

With many Hamiltonians still ignoring constant urgings to refrain from non-essential travel, the city has officially closed access to all sets of escarpment stairs. Though the push for citywide social...