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Michael Kras
30 Mar 2022

Hamilton confirms first case of bat rabies for 2022

Hamilton public health has confirmed the first local case of rabies in a bat for 2022. A release from the city explains that, unfortunately, the rabid bat in question bit a Hamilton resident, who has ...

Michael Kras
07 Mar 2022

Freezing rain warning issued for Hamilton this morning

Try not to let the wacky weather of the past few days slip you up, because Hamilton is expected to see some freezing rain and ice pellets throughout Monday morning. After an unusually balmy Sunday tha...

Michael Kras
15 Feb 2022

Hamilton closes Sydenham escarpment access over erosion concerns

The City of Hamilton is closing the Sydenham Road escarpment access this week due to erosion and slope stability concerns. In a release issued by the city on Monday, they explain that the closure this...

Michael Kras
11 Jan 2022

Ontario says schools will return to in-person learning January 17th

Though cases of COVID-19 are still surging province-wide, the Ontario government has confirmed plans for public elementary and secondary schools to return to in-person classes this Monday, January 17t...

Michael Kras
21 Dec 2021

Hamilton Police partner with the Bulldogs to reward sober driving

Hamilton Police Service has partnered with hometown hockey team The Hamilton Bulldogs for a special initiative over the holidays. In an effort to encourage and reward safe and sober driving, locals wh...

Michael Kras
12 Oct 2021

Hamilton Police launch a safe buy-and-sell exchange zone

If you’ve ever bought or sold anything on Kijiji or Facebook Marketplace and felt a little iffy about meeting up with the other person to finish the transaction, a new initiative in Hamilton is help...

Michael Kras
22 Sep 2021

Ontario’s proof of vaccination policy launches today

Heads up: Ontario’s new proof of vaccination policy goes into effect starting today – Wednesday, September 22nd – in a variety of non-essential settings. Under this policy, Ontarians will be req...

Michael Kras
10 Sep 2021

GO Transit adds new buses with seatbelts for passengers

Planning to jump on a GO Transit bus sometime in the near future? Well, buckle up. No, literally, you may have to buckle up. That’s because the transit agency has announced they will launching dozen...

Michael Kras
23 Aug 2021

Hamilton is under heat warning until the middle of the week

Stay cool, Hamilton: the city has extended its heat warning, with considerably hot weather expected for today and likely holding into the middle of this week. Hamilton’s Medical Officer of Health in...

Craig Clark
14 Jun 2021

Theodore Tugboat is officially on the way to Hamilton

The famous Canadian children’s television character, Theodore Tugboat, has officially set course from Halifax on his way to Hamilton this week. The tugboat replica, dubbed Theodore Too, has ca...