- Michael Kras
- 18 Jul 2023
Cool new shop for toys and collectibles opens in Hamilton
The young and young-at-heart have a new store for toys and collectibles to check out in Hamilton. Krazy Ape Toys & Collectibles recently opened its doors at 345 Barton Street East with a fun col...
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- Michael Kras
- 17 Jul 2023
Hamilton launches local program for free COVID test kits
As the province ended its Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) Distribution program on June 30th, the City of Hamilton and Hamilton Public Health are launching a local program to distribute COVID-19 testing kits....
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- Michael Kras
- 13 Jul 2023
Hamilton Farmers’ Market announces new operating hours
After many years of the same weekly schedule, the Hamilton Farmers’ Market has announced a change in operating hours. For as long as we can remember, the Market at 35 York Boulevard – home t...
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- Michael Kras
- 10 Jul 2023
Hamilton musician Tom Wilson appointed to Order of Canada
Hamilton musician, visual artist, and author Tom Wilson has been appointed to the Order of Canada. A veteran of the Canadian music and art scene, Wilson is best known for his work in the psychedelic...
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- Michael Kras
- 07 Jul 2023
New online tool for hate incident reporting launches in Hamilton
A recently-launched online tool seeks to better understand hate incidents in Hamilton. We Support Hamilton is a community-driven website that allows locals to report hate incidents in the city, in h...
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- Michael Kras
- 06 Jul 2023
Here’s the average rent for a one-bedroom home in Hamilton
Hamilton’s housing market continues to show little relief for renters. A recently published rental report for June 2023 by Rentals.ca shows Hamilton sitting in 19th place on the National Rent ...
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- Michael Kras
- 05 Jul 2023
One of Hamilton’s most popular chocolate shops is closing
A beloved boutique chocolatier in Hamilton is bidding a bittersweet farewell. Beanermunky Chocolate has been located at 50 King Street West in Downtown Dundas for the past 12 years, but first launch...
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- Michael Kras
- 05 Jul 2023
Hamilton is currently under heat warning
Take caution out there: Hamilton and the surrounding area is currently under heat warning. A notice from Environment Canada was issued on Tuesday explaining that Hamilton will experience a multi-day...
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- Michael Kras
- 03 Jul 2023
Hamilton shop Kool Stuff Toys closes after 25 years
A longstanding Hamilton shop for toys and more has closed up shop after a quarter-century in business. Kool Stuff Toys, located at 847 King Street East, has been open since 1998 and become well ...
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- Michael Kras
- 29 Jun 2023
More air quality warnings hit Hamilton due to Ontario wildfires
Hamilton is once again under an air quality warning due to smoke caused by Ontario wildfires. A special statement from Environment Canada issued on Wednesday morning explains that smoke plumes f...
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