- Michael Kras
- 20 Mar 2020
The Dirty South Restaurant has opened at Barton and James North
Just because we’re all self-isolating, doesn’t mean we have to deprive ourselves of delicious local food, right? Hamiltonian food truck staple The Dirty South, known for serving up elevated-yet-hu...
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- Michael Kras
- 20 Mar 2020
Here are all of the Hamilton restaurants offering takeout and delivery during COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has already been extra hard on restaurants and small businesses. With shops and food spots forced to close their doors in an effort to encourage social distancing, many in Hamilt...
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- Michael Kras
- 19 Mar 2020
Dillon’s Distillery is bottling 65% alcohol for disinfecting
Just a short drive out of Hamilton and into Beamsville, a popular small batch distillery has found a creative way of lending a (sanitized) hand during the COVID-19 outbreak. Dillion’s Small Batch Di...
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- Michael Kras
- 19 Mar 2020
Hamilton band Arkells are teaching music online for self-isolated fans during COVID-19
Beloved Hamilton-born rock band Arkells have found a creative way of engaging with their fans and keeping spirits high during the COVID-19 outbreak. As the community at large hunkers down for an indef...
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- Michael Kras
- 18 Mar 2020
HSR buses are now free to ride, with rear entry only during COVID-19
One of Hamilton’s most essential services that’s still operating amid the COVID-19 outbreak – the Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) – has temporarily introduced changes to its public trans...
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- Michael Kras
- 18 Mar 2020
BREAKING: Canadian government introduces $82B COVID-19 aid package
This morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a significant $82 billion dollar emergency response fund to support Canadian individuals and businesses during the financial blows caused by the g...
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- Michael Kras
- 18 Mar 2020
6 Canadian banks to allow deferral of mortgage payments by 6 months
Amidst the ongoing and unpredictable global outbreak of COVID-19, six big Canadian banks have announced they will allow for the deferral of mortgage payments for up to six months. The banks extending ...
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- Michael Kras
- 17 Mar 2020
New online tote bag shop helping Hamilton’s small businesses during COVID-19
With many of Hamilton’s small businesses making the difficult yet necessary decision to shut down or reduce operations in an attempt to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, their ability to contin...
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- Michael Kras
- 17 Mar 2020
This Caledonia supermarket is opening one hour early just for seniors during COVID-19
While the ongoing global outbreak of COVID-19 has inspired everything from panic to outright fear in Hamilton and beyond, it has also resulted in a great deal of solidarity, support, and generosity. O...
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- Michael Kras
- 16 Mar 2020
Lime Ridge Mall will have reduced hours starting today
In a nationwide push from Cadillac Fairview to fight back against the spread of COVID-19, the company has reduced the business hours of its malls and shopping centres across Canada; including Hamilton...
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