- Michael Kras
- 31 Dec 2024
Hamilton’s Royal Botanical Gardens looking for Christmas tree donations
Got a real Christmas tree you’re hoping to get rid of? Rather than tossing it to the curb, Hamilton’s Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) may have a more practical solution. The RBG is seeking a maxim...
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- Michael Kras
- 31 Oct 2024
Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend for 2024
Get ready to gain one more luxurious hour of sleep this weekend as Daylight Saving Time ends in Hamilton and beyond. Make sure you set your clocks back one hour as of 2 am on Sunday, November 3rd, f...
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- Michael Kras
- 23 Sep 2024
Reservations now open for fall hikes at Dundas Peak, Webster Falls, Tew Falls
As Hamilton approaches a picturesque fall season, the popular Spencer Gorge Conservation Area – which features the Dundas Peak, Webster Falls, and Tew Falls – has begun requiring reservations for ...
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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
- 27 Jun 2024
Warnings of ‘territorial’ coyote at Hamilton conservation area
Hamilton hikers are being advised of a ‘territorial’ coyote spotted at Eramosa Karst Conservation Area. A release from the Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) warns of a coyote ‘showing ...
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- Michael Kras
- 17 Apr 2024
Cherry blossoms are in bloom at Gage Park in Hamilton
Marking the arrival of spring in Hamilton, cherry blossoms are in beautiful bloom right now at Gage Park. Locals can visit the park to admire the bright pink cherry blossom trees situated near the G...
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- Michael Kras
- 16 Apr 2024
Hamilton is giving away free compost for spring
Green thumbs, take note: Hamilton is once again offering free compost to locals for the 2024 spring season. Throughout the year, the City collects residents’ leaf and yard waste, and that waste ge...
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- Michael Kras
- 19 Mar 2024
Hamilton’s peregrine falcons at Sheraton Hotel lay first egg of 2024
Hamilton’s iconic peregrine falcons have laid their first egg of 2024 and set a new record. The update has been provided by the Hamilton Community Peregrine Project: an organization that track...
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- Michael Kras
- 28 Sep 2023
Paid reservations return for Dundas Peak, Webster’s Falls this fall
As the fall season approaches and the leaves begin to turn to their brilliant autumnal colours, some of Hamilton’s most beautiful hiking destinations are returning to a reservation model for visitor...
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- Michael Kras
- 25 May 2023
Hamilton brewery partners with Ontario Parks on limited release beer
One of Hamilton’s most established craft breweries has launched a beer that hopes to make a difference. Collective Arts Brewing has announced a partnership with Ontario Parks for a second year, re...
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