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Michael Kras
26 May 2023

Splash pads have opened for the summer in Hamilton

With the arrival of summer and the undoubtedly balmy days ahead, Hamilton’s public splash pads are officially open and ready to refresh you. Beginning over the Victoria Day long weekend and la...

Michael Kras
28 Nov 2022

Hamilton reveals estimated size of 26-year sewage spill into harbour

Following the revelation that sewage has been leaking into the harbour for 26 years, the City of Hamilton has unveiled the estimated amount of sewage spill and it’s, well, a lot. A release from the ...

Michael Kras
23 Nov 2022

Hamilton reveals ongoing sewage leak into harbour since 1996

The City of Hamilton has identified a sewage leak into Hamilton Harbour that has been ongoing for 26 years. The leak is the result of a hole in a combined sewer pipe located in the area of Burlington ...

Michael Kras
08 Dec 2021

Oversized goldfish have been found in Hamilton Harbour

Hearing that goldfish have been found in Hamilton Harbour doesn’t sound like much of a big deal; that is, until you find out that those goldfish are an absurdly larger version of what you’d typica...

Michael Kras
28 Jul 2021

Toxic blue-green algae was found at Hamilton’s Pier 4

If you find yourself around Hamilton’s Pier 4 in the next while, don’t go near the water. The city has issued a warning that the beach at Pier 4 is currently full of toxic blue-green algae, which ...

Craig Clark
18 Jun 2021

Hamilton Conservation Authority pleas for locals to reduce water usage

Waterways around Hamilton, including Spencer Creek, Chedoke Creek, Redhill Creek, Battlefield Creek, and Stoney Creek, reportedly have low water levels. The discovery had the Hamilton Conservation Aut...

Craig Clark
15 Jun 2021

Hamilton will turn on all water fountains this summer

The City of Hamilton had a week of flip flopping when it came to their decision to open water fountains this summer. Earlier this week, the city told the Hamilton Spectator that only one quarter of ...

Michael Kras
18 Jan 2021

Hamilton warns residents about the dangers of frozen water around lakes and ponds

With outdoor recreation being one of the only permitted activities amid the province’s COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, Hamilton is advising residents to be careful around frozen bodies of water on lak...

Michael Kras
03 Dec 2020

Large water main break affecting numerous East Hamilton residents

As of early Thursday morning, a sizeable water main break is currently affecting a number of residents in East Hamilton. Hamilton Water is responding to the water main break, which has occurred at Can...

Michael Kras
10 Sep 2020

Mysterious oil spill discovered in Hamilton Harbour

The city is investigating after a small oil spill of unknown origin was found in the water at Hamilton Harbour near Bayfront Park on Tuesday afternoon. The spill, located near the foot of the Waterfro...