Public Health

Michael Kras
29 Nov 2021

Ontario confirms first two cases of new Omicron COVID-19 variant

Days after it was labelled a ‘variant of concern’ by the World Health Organization (WHO), Ontario has confirmed its first two known cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. The two cases were fou...

Michael Kras
23 Nov 2021

Hamilton youth ages 5-11 can book their COVID-19 vaccine now

Following paediatric clinical trials and full approval from Health Canada, Hamilton residents between the ages of 5 and 11 are now eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Paediatric doses of Pfize...

Michael Kras
22 Nov 2021

COVID-19 vaccine appointments open to Ontario youth ages 5-11 this week

Following Health Canada’s full authorization of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for use in youth ages 5 to 11, Ontario is opening appointments for vaccination this Tuesday. At of 8 am on Tuesda...

Michael Kras
17 Nov 2021

Ontario will allow symptomatic COVID-19 testing in pharmacies

In a move that’s raised many eyebrows, the Ontario government has announced plans to allow testing for symptomatic COVID-19 at some pharmacies in the province. On Tuesday, Premier Doug Ford said tha...

Michael Kras
08 Nov 2021

Hamilton expands eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine booster doses

Hamilton public health is preparing for the next phase of COVID-19 vaccine rollout, with the inclusion of a third booster dose now available to select priority groups in the city. Though the city’s ...

Michael Kras
26 Oct 2021

Hamilton restaurants and gyms can now return to full capacity

As of Monday, capacity limits have officially been lifted in all Hamilton restaurants, bars, fitness centres, and other businesses where proof of vaccination against COVID-19 is required. It’s a mov...

Michael Kras
25 Oct 2021

Hamilton’s Around the Bay Race returns to in-person format in 2022

It’s happening! After back-to-back years of pandemic pivots, Hamilton’s famed Around the Bay Race is planning a full-force return in 2022. Back for its 127th season, the Around the Bay Race will b...

Michael Kras
22 Oct 2021

Ontario may lift capacity limits for restaurants, gyms on Monday

Ontario is anticipated to lift capacity restrictions within more venues where they’re still in place, including restaurants, bars, and fitness centres. Premier Doug Ford is set to make an official a...

Michael Kras
21 Oct 2021

Almost all McMaster University students and staff are fully vaccinated

Go Mac Go! Nearly all staff members and students at McMaster University are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, exceeding the general Hamilton population’s vaccination rate. As of McMaster’s media ...

Michael Kras
13 Oct 2021

United States will open the border to vaccinated Canadians in November

Though Canada opened its border to fully vaccinated U.S. residents at the beginning of August, the United States has yet to reciprocate; until now. Starting in November, the United States will allow r...