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Michael Kras
21 May 2021

Here’s what’s reopening in Hamilton this weekend

Ahead of the Victoria Day long weekend, the Ontario government has announced that select outdoor recreational amenities will be reopening after a period of closure amid COVID-19 stay-at-home orders. S...

Michael Kras
02 Apr 2021

The cannons have been removed from Dundurn Castle

For at least a little while, Hamilton’s historic Dundurn Castle will not look the same; or be quite as protected from its enemies in battle. The two longstanding cannons from this iconic heritage si...

Michael Kras
22 Feb 2021

Hamilton launches concierge service to support small businesses amid COVID-19

It’s tough out there for small businesses right now; and that’s why the City of Hamilton has launched a new concierge service that is there to support local businesses as they navigate the complic...

Craig Clark
08 Feb 2021

Man charged with impaired driving after truck falls through ice at Bayfront Park

Hamilton Police arrested a 32-year-old man for impaired driving after his truck fell through the ice at the Bayfront Boat Launch. The man managed to escape the truck before it became almost fully su...

Michael Kras
19 Jan 2021

Hamilton urges locals to mask up for outdoor recreational activities

Though outdoor exercise and recreational activities are still allowed during the province’s COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, the City of Hamilton is urging locals to be extra safe if engaging in outdoo...

Craig Clark
12 Nov 2020

City of Hamilton will start publicly naming businesses that break COVID-19 rules

Hamilton city council decided on Wednesday that they will start making public a list of local businesses that are fined for breaking COVID-19 health and safety protocols. This decision comes after pre...

Michael Kras
05 Oct 2020

Employee at Freewheel Cycle in Dundas tests positive for COVID-19

An employee at Freewheel Cycle, Dundas’ iconic bike shop, has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently self-isolating, according to a statement from the business. The news was originally shared...

Michael Kras
23 Sep 2020

Hamilton launches pilot project for automated speed enforcement in school zones

In a new safety initiative, the City of Hamilton has announced it will soon be launching a 12-month pilot project of automated speed enforcement in the city’s school zones and community safety zones...

Michael Kras
26 Aug 2020

Ontario unveils plan for COVID-19 outbreaks in schools

In a public address this afternoon, the Ontario government announced its management plan for schools across the province in the event of potential COVID-19 outbreaks once classes resume this September...

Michael Kras
22 Aug 2020

Masks will be mandatory on school buses for all Hamilton students

As students in the public school system get ready to return to classes come September, Hamilton’s school boards are introducing additional measures to aid in the health and safety of students in the...