Tree hazard closes Vinemount Swamp boardwalk indefinitely
The Hamilton Conservation Authority has closed a section of upper Stoney Creek’s Dofasco Trail boardwalk indefinitely due to safety concerns.
Politicians put the brakes on bus-only lane for King Street
Hamilton’s public works committee created a large pot hole in front of a proposed bus-only two-kilometer lane along King Street that has been championed by city transit staff.
Students sweat it out in the name of school, community spirit
St. Agnes Catholic Elementary School held its first Sports-a-thon last Thursday.
Dodging hunger
Teacher Dana Hart gets ready for a student attack (first photo), teacher Geoff Merritt avoids a hit (second photo) and student Semir Ibrahimi is armed and dangerous during a teachers versus students dodgeball game last Friday at Orchard Park Secondary School.
Animal rescue fundraiser
PawsPlay grooming, boarding and daycare is holding an open house in support of the Animal Angel Rescue Foundation on Sunday, May 26 from noon to 4 p.m. at 265 Barton St. Unit 42.
Janet Lee celebrates silver anniversary
Janet Lee Elementary School is holding a Fun Fair in celebration of its 25th anniversary on Thursday, May 23 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the school at 291 Winterberry Dr.
Fifty Point Conservation Area happily going to the birds
Already considered one of Lake Ontario’s best spots to watch migratory birds in the fall, Fifty Point Conservation Area is set to heighten the experience thanks to a $25,000 donation from the Hamilton Industrial Environmental Association.
In glass houses
It must be a tremendous burden being the smartest person in the room.
Pipeline plan siphons jobs
Your May 9 editorial is correct in calling for a full environmental assessment of the proposal to ship unrefined tar sands bitumen across southern Ontario in a 38-year-old Enbridge pipeline.










