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Michael Kras
25 Mar 2022

Hamilton is expanding free WiFi to more parks, public spaces

The City of Hamilton is further expanding free WiFi availability in some local parks and public spaces. It’s part of a three-year pilot project by the city, which has already turned Gage Park and Wa...

Craig Clark
13 Jul 2021

You can now hear local musicians in some Burlington parks

Since live music has taken a hit during the pandemic, those at Sound of Music Festival and the City of Burlington are now trying to make that experience more accessible to locals. Select parks in Burl...

Craig Clark
10 Jul 2021

Hamilton councillors vote not to remove John A Macdonald statue from Gore Park

Although the city received 1,002 messages calling for the John A Macdonald statue to be removed, the city council voted to keep the monument in Gore Park. The motion to remove the statue of Canada&#...

Michael Kras
31 May 2021

These are the best spots for a picnic in Hamilton

The plants have peaked, the green grass has grown, and the weather is getting nicer in Hamilton by the day. It’s official: picnic season is here. The timing is ideal, too. With Ontario now allowing ...

Craig Clark
17 Feb 2021

Some Hamilton waterfalls will have more bylaw enforcement this summer

City councillors approved a pilot project that would increase bylaw enforcement at Hamilton’s most popular waterfalls. The project will include hiring two full-time bylaw and five part-time pa...

Craig Clark
27 Jan 2021

Burlington looks to make the city more walkable

The City of Burlington is looking to ensure that residents have better walkable access to parks and green space. Travelling by car, truck, or bus is almost essential to living in Burlington. But, the ...

Craig Clark
21 May 2020

Burlington cancels all city-run summer programs and facility rentals amid COVID-19

Burlington has cancelled all summer programs run by the city in order to follow COVID-19 guidelines ordered by the province. The cancellations include all summer camps, recreation programs, swimming a...

Craig Clark
14 May 2020

Wild Waterworks will remain closed for the rest the year

Hamilton waterpark Wild Waterworks will stay closed for the remainder of 2020 after the city council voted unanimously that it would be too challenging for the park to open amid the coronavirus pandem...

Craig Clark
07 May 2020

Here’s what you can and can’t do if you go outside in Hamilton this weekend

Although the City of Hamilton still strongly recommends following the instructions from health officials to stay home, the allure of spring weather might seem too good to pass up for some residents. ...

Craig Clark
08 Apr 2020

City of Hamilton to issue $500 fines to people not following physical distancing

Hamilton’s Mayor Fred Eisenberger said that, while most people are doing their part and following the physical distancing guidelines during COVID-19, there will be fines of $500 for those who do...