social distancing

Michael Kras
14 May 2020

BREAKING: Ontario will start Phase 1 of reopening next week

An announcement this afternoon by Premier Doug Ford has revealed that the first phase of reopening the province and dropping some COVID-19 restrictions is set to begin on Tuesday, May 19th. Weeks ago,...

Craig Clark
12 May 2020

Elvis impersonator stops traffic in Hamilton while serenading residents

Hamilton local Cameron Caton stopped traffic on Sunday as he was dressed as Elvis Presley and singing to locals in a city neighbourhood. The singer and impersonator has been touring the city collectin...

Michael Kras
11 May 2020

Outdoor dining districts being proposed by Hamilton councillor

With the current realities of COVID-19 putting strain on industries which depend on public gatherings, Hamilton’s food scene is taking a particular hit; and a councillor is bringing a motion to city...

Michael Kras
11 May 2020

Over 500 Ontario parks and conservation areas are reopening today

Nature lovers, rejoice! In a press briefing on Saturday, Premier Doug Ford announced that, beginning this week, more than 500 of Ontario’s provincial parks and conservation reserves will be reopenin...

Michael Kras
09 May 2020

Hamilton’s Waterfront Trail reopens for public access this weekend

It may not be the best weekend weather-wise for a walk, but the news is still assuring: starting today, a stretch of the city’s Waterfront Trail is officially reopen for foot traffic this weeken...

Michael Kras
08 May 2020

Hamilton Conservation Authority is reopening the rail trails this weekend

Nature lovers feeling a little stir-crazy while cooped up at home will have something to look forward to this weekend, as the Hamilton Conservation Authority has announced it will be reopening the Ham...

Michael Kras
08 May 2020

Two thirds of Hamilton’s confirmed COVID-19 cases have recovered

In a bit of encouraging news that proves how well social distancing measures and emergency orders are working in slowing the spread of COVID-19, the City of Hamilton’s record of confirmed local case...

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
28 Apr 2020

Hamilton starts to plan how it will reopen during COVID-19

As Ontario releases a province-wide blueprint of how it will gradually reopen the economy when the time and conditions are right, the City of Hamilton is also starting to map out how things could ret...

Michael Kras
27 Apr 2020

Hamilton has a low COVID-19 mortality rate compared to other Ontario cities

Looks like Hamilton is handling the COVID-19 pandemic pretty well compared to other parts of the province. Through data continually gathered and analyzed by the Hamilton Spectator, it appears the city...