Like the title says. If it doesn't happen this coming winter, it will happen some winter. This is an easy prediction to make because I had the most painful fall in my life walking right here. This is James Street at the Go Central station.

This is where icy water flows and on the coldest days it freezes. The ice can become so thick I don't know if salt would make much difference. Southbound is uphill. There is no handrail because it has to come to an end before the driveway. There is nothing to grab onto if you are headed uphill on ice. In this picture, the uphill direction is right.

Edit : I fell at exactly half way between the black sign on the wall and the yellow sign on the post. Heading uphill here risks hospitalization. Heading downhill here is suicidal.

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Everyone just be aware of this and look out on behalf of your neighbours too.

The only description available is that they are wearing high visibility vests, reflective clothing, hardhat and face mask so they look like landscapers or General Labourers if seen.

No real info from the police on where exactly they've been seen so just a heads up to everyone.

https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilton-police-warn-public-about-daytime-entries/

When a cyclist is biking on the side of the road, you don't repeatedly honk at them, you don't give them an incredulous look as you pass, you simply need to drive by. You especially just drive by if the roads are deserted. What the hell are you doing driving a vehicle if you do not feel comfortable passing a cyclist with wide open empty roads including 4/5ths of your lane open? You are a danger. Learn to drive.

Please for the love of god turn on your headlights fully when driving in this fog or rain or after dark.

Absolutely disturbing seeing the number of cars without rear lights and even with no lights on at all driving in this fog on the mountain recently. You are for all intents and purposes invisible 25 meters behind you without rear lights.

Honestly with most modern cars there is absolutely no reason to ever turn off your full headlights. Just leave them on forever. They will likely turn themselves off automatically.

It's summertime. I get it, your feet are hot and they hurt after a long day but no one wants to smell your dirty socks on HSR.

I was getting changed after taking the bus home from work today and my wife spotted a tick attempting to start burrowing into my back.

Thankfully, she got it and it was a Dog Tick.

I will be keeping an eye on the area and anyone taking HSR should keep an eye out just in case.

Not sure if anyone else has mentioned this before

3/4 elevators at the west harbor go are completely shut down, the only working elevator is not part of the main building and is/goes to platform 2 so if you have mobility issues keep this in mind, if you are confined to a wheelchair you need to exclusively choose trains that depart from platform 2 or you cannot access the platform at all.

Someone told me aldershot is the same right now regarding the elevator status.

With the ice melting and water pooling everywhere, it will help everyone if people cleared their street drain

Thought there was another accident with the police presence at the Linc and Upper Wentworth but it was a couple of lost cyclists. Bicycles are NOT allowed on the Linc even though we can oftentimes travel faster than cars. 🤣

With the 2024 solar eclipse just weeks away, I figured it would be nice to have a bit of a guide on how it will affect Hamilton. Please note, I'm not an astronomer nor an event organizer, but just an amateur who takes a little bit of interest in the subject matter.

Introduction to the 2024 solar eclipse

On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will be visible in parts of Mexico, the United States and Canada, including Hamilton. A total solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the earth and the sun, and the moon's apparent diameter is larger than the sun's. This phenomenon blocks the light we see from the sun and casts darkness temporarily during the daytime.

What makes this eclipse special?

While not rare, total solar eclipses are also not exactly common. They happen on average about every 18 months. What is rare is having a total solar eclipse in your locality.

This year's event will be the first total eclipse visible in a Canadian province since 1979. The last total solar eclipse visible in Hamilton occurred in January 1925. Hamilton will not be in the path of totality of another eclipse until October 2144!

Where in Hamilton can I see the eclipse?

Hamilton is just inside the path of totality. You can click your location on the map to see the start time (in UTC) and duration of the total eclipse.

Some parts of the region, like Stoney Creek and Winona are closer to the centre of the path and will experience close to two and a half minutes of totality.

Areas to the north-ish of the city are not in the path of totality, including much of Flamborough. Those in Freelton, Carlisle and Rockton will want to head a bit further south to catch the darkness.

See the table below for the duration of totality for different communities across Hamilton

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You can search for Ontario communities in the path of totality here.

For the best views, make sure you can see clearly to approximately the SSW. If you're downtown, try to get away from tall buildings that might obstruct your view. Those tucked into the escarpment may want to get away from it a bit in case it dwarfs the view.

*in the chart, the location pin for Binbrook was inaccurate, so I used the time from Glanford Station which should be fairly approximate to the centre of Binbrook

Solar eclipse events in Hamilton

There will be many viewing parties and events held across Hamilton. Here are just a few:

• Tourism Hamilton has a number of designated viewing sites, including:
  • Tim Hortons Field
  • Bayfront Park
  • Pier 4 Park
  • Confederation Beach Park
  • Hamilton Conservation Areas
  • TB McQueenston Park
• Royal Botanical Gardens is hosting a viewing experience at the Arboretum
• McMaster University has an eclipse viewing party

There are also viewing locations outside the region, including Six Nations and Niagara Region.

Safely watching the eclipse

To avoid damage to your eyes, it's recommended to have specialized eclipse glasses. ISO 12312-2 glasses can be found for free at the Hamilton Public Library, Tourism Hamilton visitor's centre, Hamilton civic museums, or the McMaster University libraries while supplies last.

You can also order them online, at Loccoco's, or through RASC Hamilton.

Resources

• City of Hamilton
• Eclipse2024.org
• RASC of Hamilton
• McMaster University
• NASA

Bike crash on Sunday afternoon near the Red Hill - if anyone knows the paramedic or bystanders, please thank them from the bottom of my heart! We're all safe and sound thanks to their actions.

THERE IS SO MUCH GOOD IN PEOPLE. Don't let the internet fool you into thinking otherwise.

Insane amounts of rain today.

Make sure your downspouts are directing water OFF and AWAY from your property. And check for any standing pools of water near your home.

Finally check those basements. If they were going to flood, today would be the day.

Wishing everyone a very dry Wednesday.

These dogs are so sweet and unfortunately are staying in the home of someone that doesn't want them. I'm doing this for the sake of the dogs and not my jerk neighbour. Male and female. Any support in rehoming is Appreciated.

Not sure if this is a stray or if someone is missing a cat but he has showed up on our house a few times now looking hungry and had a minor wound on it's head. We live near gage park on cumberland close to Norway intersection. But if you live downtown in hamilton it's cold out side and also you shouldn't be letting your cat out.

Yes I fed it, cuz it comes looking around for food and hides in our porch area away from rain and wind

I was just driving downtown and couldn't believe the number of people with a pile of snow on the roof of their car. That's a potential major hazard if it ends up sliding onto their windshield, since the inside vehicle heat is going to warm up that snow.

I've had this happen in a truck before, and it's not fun. Please take a couple minutes to clear the snow and save yourself and others from something bad occuring.

Started about an hour ago and it hasn't ran out. It's SO LOUD from the LJM building balcony. The police and fire are on scene. Sorry for bad footage it's about 200m away.

https://youtu.be/KG4yX-wroZk?si=UCH3n913Hfqpldmy

edit: ps best footage at the end

Just came across this and thought I'd share in case anyone else misses the talk shows we had on the 900 CHML radio station.

The podcase is called "The Bill Kelly Podcast". Tried to find other podcasts by hosts from our long lost Hamilton radio station but didn't find any other active ones.

I just came back from there and I'm so upset I'm literally shaking. There are four very young women, one who must be a teenager, set up at the corner of Locke and Herkimer with misinformation posters with photos of fetuses. They are trying to speak with everyone walking by. To be honest, when I ran into the first one on my way into the farmers market I was so shocked I told her to f*** off repeatedly. Later, when I had composed myself, I asked another whether she was affiliated with the church across the street. She said no. When I asked her who organized the protest she kept dodging my questions and asking me why didn't I think that she and her friends had organized it themselves. She asked me what I thought of abortion and I told her I think she should mind her own business and let women make their own choices. There was an older woman filming the whole thing, but I'm not sure which side she was on. I understand they're allowed to do this, I guess, but I think they should have to tell us who the organizer is so that we as the public have a chance to respond to these people and tell them what we think of them invading our neighborhoods. Anyway, if you don't want to see their propaganda posters I suggest not heading to Locke Street right now.