Hamilton and Region (1245 articles) Hamilton Harbour is one of Lake Ontario's most notoriously contaminated areas. Most of the rivers that once flowed from the Niagara Escarpment to Lake Ontario have been buried. The shoreline is very industrialized, dominated mostly by the steel industry. More recently, construction of the Red Hill Creek Expressway developed one of the last remaining greenspaces feeding Lake Ontario in the area. Hamilton Harbour is one of Lake Ontario's "Areas of Concern." The city and surrounding region are home to some half a million people.
|  | The City of Burlington has publicly opened the tender bids from the prequalified contractors interested in completing the Brant Street Pier.“The city has received bids from recognized companies interested in completing Burlington’s Brant Street Pier,” Mayor Rick Goldring said in a press released issued by the city. “We are pleased to be moving forward, but the city... (more) | | (0 comments) Development & Land Use Hamilton and Region Swim |
| | | Our snazzy new Swim Guide lets you locate beaches near you, figure out which ones are safe for swimming (the green ones!), and plan your next trip to the beach. It’s free, and it’s fun, and it’s available now online, iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch and Android devices.Bayfront: Bayfront Park is one of Lake Ontario's youngest waterfront spaces. The park itself was opened in... (more) | | (0 comments) Hamilton and Region Swim |
| | | BURLINGTON, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Aug. 6, 2011) - On August 12th Melanie Price will attempt to swim over 40km across Lake Ontario to raise funds for Lake Ontario Waterkeeper, a registered charity working to restore and care for Lake Ontario. Melanie hopes to increase awareness of the need to protect this natural resource. To "help put the Great back into the Lake" and help... (more) | | (0 comments) Great Lakes-Basin Hamilton and Region Niagara Region Ontario Press Releases Swim |
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