- 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. ...
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- 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...
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- 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 ...
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- 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...
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- 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...
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- 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 ...
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- 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...
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- 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...
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- Michael Kras
- 01 Apr 2020
City of Hamilton urges people not to joke about COVID-19 on April Fool’s Day
Every year, April 1st is the one day the world is known to get a little sillier. Family and friends play lighthearted pranks on each other, big companies release joke announcements, and news outlets s...
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- Michael Kras
- 01 Apr 2020
Hamilton has extended all COVID-19 shutdowns and restrictions to May 25th
The City of Hamilton has officially extended all shutdowns and restrictions in place during the COVID-19 pandemic to May 25th, 2020. Originally, the city made a move to close all city-run facilities, ...
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