- Michael Kras
- 07 Feb 2020
Cheapies Records has just announced that it will be closing after 40 years
In a blindsiding post to social media today, longstanding Hamilton staple Cheapies Records has announced that they are officially closing their doors. Located in Hamilton’s downtown core at 67 King ...
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- Michael Kras
- 06 Feb 2020
New HSR Consultation Bus lets Hamiltonians weigh in on local transit
The Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) has launched a city bus that lets Hamilton residents climb on board to have their say about local transit. Coming in the wake of an onslaught of announcements and pla...
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- Michael Kras
- 06 Feb 2020
Hamilton is seeing an increase in jobs and a decrease in office vacancies
Downtown Hamilton is seeing positive growth in its number of local jobs, and a positive decline in empty office spaces. According to a report issued by Hamilton city council’s general issues committ...
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- Michael Kras
- 05 Feb 2020
A concert fundraiser for Hamilton missing person Holly Ellsworth-Clark is happening tomorrow
As the expansive search continues for Hamilton missing person Holly Ellsworth-Clark, a fundraiser concert is being held in the city tomorrow in support of the search efforts. Organized by local musici...
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- Michael Kras
- 05 Feb 2020
HSR is eliminating paper tickets later this year
Hamilton’s public transit system is on its way to becoming paperless later this year. This week, the Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) announced its forthcoming plans to eliminate paper tickets and pape...
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- Michael Kras
- 04 Feb 2020
Seasoned Restaurant is set to open soon in Hamilton
One door closes, and another opens: shortly after hidden gem Italian bistro Nino’s Ristorante closed up forever, a new restaurant is set to take its place on King William Street. Seasoned Restaurant...
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- Michael Kras
- 04 Feb 2020
Smoke ‘n Candy BBQ Co. has closed its restaurant, focusing on food truck
One of Hamilton’s prime spots for Southern barbeque has closed up its storefront restaurant with plans to head in new directions. Smoke ‘n Candy BBQ Co., formerly known as The Fizz Sodas + Sandwic...
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- Michael Kras
- 03 Feb 2020
Lick the Whisk has closed with new vegan spot ‘Sookham’ opening in its place
Shortly after the permanent closure of plant-based café Lotus & The Bee, Hamilton has lost yet another beloved vegan spot at the top of 2020. Lick the Whisk, which was located on Barton Street ne...
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- Michael Kras
- 03 Feb 2020
O’s Clothes on James North is closing
The next in a string of local closures at the top of 2020, an iconic Hamilton brand has surprised the city with news that they’re soon closing their doors as well. O’s Clothes, the cozy independen...
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- Michael Kras
- 01 Feb 2020
An immersive arts festival is on at Hamilton’s waterfront this weekend
Heads up, Hamilton: one of the city’s most exciting and unique winter events is back this weekend only. Part live performance event, part dope winter party, part choose-your-own-adventure art experi...
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