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Michael Kras
27 Feb 2023

Hamilton is getting hit with another snowstorm tonight

Not even a week after Hamilton was hit with a hefty snow and ice storm, the city is about to see another sizeable dump of wicked winter weather. An advisory from Environment Canada warns that Hamilt...

Michael Kras
22 Feb 2023

Hamilton will see a snow and ice storm on Wednesday

After the tease of some recent sunny days, Hamilton is expected to be hit with a snow and ice storm beginning Wednesday and lasting into Thursday. Forecasted to begin late Wednesday afternoon, a wea...

Michael Kras
16 Jan 2023

Hamilton reveals volume of 26-year sewage spill at Rutherford Avenue

Following the discovery of another ongoing sewage leak into Hamilton Harbour, the City of Hamilton has released details of the approximate volume of sewage spill originating from the area of Rutherfor...

Michael Kras
10 Jan 2023

Hamilton discovers another sewage leak into Hamilton Harbour

Less than two months following the discovery of a major, long-term sewage leak into the harbour, the City of Hamilton has found a second major leak. The second leak was discovered in the area of Rut...

Michael Kras
23 Dec 2022

Hamilton earns top international score for climate action efforts

Hamilton has received some noteworthy recognition for its climate action efforts. The City is one of 122 local governments from around the world to receive a top score on climate action from the Carbo...

Michael Kras
21 Dec 2022

Single-use plastics officially banned in Canada

Canada’s ban on harmful single-use plastics has officially gone into effect. As of December 20th, 2022, the federal government has banned the manufacturing and import of select single-use plastic it...

Michael Kras
28 Nov 2022

Hamilton reveals estimated size of 26-year sewage spill into harbour

Following the revelation that sewage has been leaking into the harbour for 26 years, the City of Hamilton has unveiled the estimated amount of sewage spill and it’s, well, a lot. A release from the ...

Michael Kras
23 Nov 2022

Hamilton reveals ongoing sewage leak into harbour since 1996

The City of Hamilton has identified a sewage leak into Hamilton Harbour that has been ongoing for 26 years. The leak is the result of a hole in a combined sewer pipe located in the area of Burlington ...

Michael Kras
03 Nov 2022

Fog advisory issued for Hamilton

Conditions outside today may be less than optimal as Environment Canada has issued a fog advisory for Hamilton and surrounding areas. The advisory has been issued on the morning of Thursday, November ...

Michael Kras
08 Aug 2022

Hamilton remains under an extended heat warning

If you thought the start of a new week might bring some slightly cooler weather to Hamilton, think again. The city is reporting that Hamilton remains under an Extended Heat Warning this week, beginnin...