A new branch of COVID-19’s Omicron variant, BA.5, is poised to become dominant in Ontario, and experts are watching closely, as it’s much better at getting around immunity, whether that immunity is from a vaccine, prior infection or both.
Expect delays along these routes: your weekly roundup of Ontario highway closures for new and ongoing construction in the Hamilton area, including Burlington, Stoney Creek, Flamborough, Ancaster, Dundas and Glanbrook.
Heading to the beach? You’re in luck — Hamilton’s public beaches are safe for swimming as of June 26 at 5 p.m. Here’s the latest beach water quality report from Hamilton Region Public Health:
Heading to the beach? You’ll want to stay out of the water at Beach Boulevard as of June 24 at 8 a.m. Here’s the latest beach water quality report from Hamilton Region Public Health:
After a difficult two years due to COVID-19 — and other circumstances — the Greensville Optimist Club has been dealt another blow due a licensing issue related to their food trailer.
Drivers on Mud Street may wonder why there is a new gravel lot on the north side near the dog park that has a construction trailer, bulldozer and backhoe, as there are no signs to indicate what’s going on there.