The Torstar Open Data Team produces articles using data and automation. Topics include weather forecasts, highway closures, restaurant inspections, beach water quality reports and election results. The team is Lucas Timmons and Cody Gault with support from the Star and Metroland’s editorial and technical teams.

You’re in luck — all Hamilton public beaches are open for swimming as of June 20 at 7 a.m. Here’s the latest beach water quality report from Hamilton Region Public Health: Beach Boulevard Beach (1141 Eastport Drive) tested safe for swimming on June 17 According to public health guidelines from the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care,

Count down the days! Ahead of next week’s stretch of hot days in Western New York, officials at Ontario Beach Park announced the opening date for public swimming. Starting Friday, June 20, public swimming will be open seven days a week from 11 a.