- Michael Kras
- Posted 3 weeks ago
Halton doctors can now prescribe conservation area visits
Sometimes, nature is the best medicine; and a new initiative launched in the Halton region is taking that idea to the next level. Conservation Halton has announced a new partnership with Halton ...
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- Michael Kras
- 17 Dec 2024
Hamilton’s Collective Foot Clinic puts their best foot forward
Foot care can be an overlooked aspect of wellness, but anyone who’s ever experienced foot pain or related mobility troubles understands how much it can impact the entire body. Hamilton chiropo...
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- Michael Kras
- 29 Aug 2024
Beach Boulevard beach in Hamilton closes due to blue-green algae
Hamilton public health has confirmed the presence of toxic blue-green algae at the Beach Boulevard Beach. The discovery has prompted public health to close the beach from public access effective imm...
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- Michael Kras
- 16 Aug 2024
Hamilton confirms first case of bat rabies for 2024
The City of Hamilton is informing residents that the first known positive rabid bat has been confirmed for 2024, with a resident treated by healthcare providers due to exposure. Hamilton public heal...
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- Michael Kras
- 27 Jul 2024
Hamilton warns of increased risk of West Nile Virus
A batch of mosquitoes trapped in Hamilton recently have tested positive for West Nile Virus: the first discovered in the city for 2024. The news has prompted Hamilton’s medical officer of health to ...
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- Michael Kras
- 08 Jul 2024
Hamilton closes Pier 4 Park Beach due to blue-green algae
Hamilton public health has closed Pier 4 Park Beach after confirming the presence of toxin-producing blue-green algae. The closure will remain in place indefinitely, with signage at the beach warning ...
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- Michael Kras
- 29 Feb 2024
Hamilton sees confirmed case of measles at McMaster Children’s Hospital
A case of measles has been confirmed in Hamilton at McMaster Children’s Hospital, and public health is investigating potential exposures. All known contacts who may have been exposed to the measle...
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- Michael Kras
- 17 Jul 2023
Hamilton launches local program for free COVID test kits
As the province ended its Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) Distribution program on June 30th, the City of Hamilton and Hamilton Public Health are launching a local program to distribute COVID-19 testing kits....
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- Michael Kras
- 29 Jun 2023
More air quality warnings hit Hamilton due to Ontario wildfires
Hamilton is once again under an air quality warning due to smoke caused by Ontario wildfires. A special statement from Environment Canada issued on Wednesday morning explains that smoke plumes f...
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- Michael Kras
- 19 Jun 2023
Hamilton confirms first two cases of bat rabies for 2023
Hamilton public health has identified two cases of rabies in bats, marking the first positive test results since August 2022. Though no known human contact was made with these bats, public health is...
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