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Michael Kras
20 Apr 2021

Hamilton will see up to 10 centimetres of snow tonight

Did you think the wintry weather was over and done with this season? Think again. Despite recent bouts of warmer spring weather, Hamilton is expected to receive some surprise snowfall on late Tuesday ...

Craig Clark
12 Mar 2021

Some Hamilton residents can get a free tree for their backyard

If you own a home in Hamilton’s Ward 3, then you might be able to get yourself a free tree to plant in your backyard. The city has committed to increasing the Urban Tree Canopy from 21 per cent to 3...

Craig Clark
09 Mar 2021

Burlington company wins funding to develop a new way of recycling textiles

The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Jonathan Wilkinson, announced the four winners of the latest Canadian Plastics Innovation Challenge last week who are looking for a better way to recyc...

Michael Kras
04 Mar 2021

Hamilton launches first carbon-negative bus in Ontario

In an effort to make transportation more efficient and sustainable in the fight against climate change, the City of Hamilton has partnered with Enbridge Gas to launch Ontario’s first-ever renewable ...

Michael Kras
13 Nov 2020

Zero-waste shop The Glass Jar Refillery has opened on the Hamilton Mountain

As single-use waste remains a pervasive environmental issue that has only been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, a new Hamilton-based small business is endeavouring to help locals cut down on thei...

Michael Kras
05 Nov 2020

Hamilton set to see warmest November since 1975

Jackets may be coming on and off a lot more frequently around the city this year, as Hamilton is set to see its overall warmest November since 1975. The projection comes alongside Hamilton’s current...

Michael Kras
02 Nov 2020

Hamilton set to see a week of warm weather

After a Halloween weekend that saw some frighteningly frigid temperatures – and even a little bit of snow – Hamilton is forecasted to see almost a full week of unseasonably warm November weather. ...

Michael Kras
23 Oct 2020

Tim Hortons is ditching double-cupping and adding reusable containers to reduce waste

Tim Hortons, the massive multinational coffee chain with Hamiltonian roots, is doing away with some of its less eco-friendly packaging and practices. The fast food giant has announced its commitment t...

Michael Kras
21 Sep 2020

Hamilton Aviary receives anonymous $1 million gift

A generous anonymous donor has just awarded The Hamilton Aviary a $1 million gift to help the incredibly valuable bird sanctuary find a new purpose-built home in the city. The Hamilton Aviary, which h...

Michael Kras
10 Sep 2020

Mysterious oil spill discovered in Hamilton Harbour

The city is investigating after a small oil spill of unknown origin was found in the water at Hamilton Harbour near Bayfront Park on Tuesday afternoon. The spill, located near the foot of the Waterfro...