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- Michael Kras
- Posted 2 weeks ago
An instant noodle bar has opened in Hamilton
As the winter weather hits Hamilton, a new instant noodle bar that recently opened in the city may be the perfect antidote for that seasonal chill. Noodsz Instant Noodle Bar is now open at 8 Bru...
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- Michael Kras
- Posted 2 weeks ago
Canada temporarily removing GST and HST on select goods over holidays
Canada is temporarily giving residents a break on GST and HST when they purchase certain products over the holiday season. The Liberal federal government announced on Thursday afternoon that they have...
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- Michael Kras
- Posted 2 weeks ago
Free 2-hour holiday parking returns to Hamilton BIAs for 2024
A Hamilton holiday tradition that encourages locals to shop local has returned for 2024. Free 2-hour street parking is available in select Hamilton business improvement areas (BIAs) beginning No...
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- Michael Kras
- Posted 2 weeks ago
A huge winter market is happening in Hamilton’s Hess Village
‘Tis the season for holiday markets in Hamilton, and a market taking over Hess Village promises to be one of the biggest and best. The Hess Village Winter Market takes place on Hess Street and Geo...
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- Michael Kras
- Posted 2 weeks ago
Hamilton record shop Cheapies has turned into an escape room
After sitting vacant for over 4 years, Hamilton’s dearly departed record store Cheapies is now seeing a new life as an escape room. Signage has gone up in the windows at the former home of Cheapie...
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- Michael Kras
- Posted 2 weeks ago
Hamilton launches holiday program to settle parking fines with toy donations
If you find yourself hit with a parking fine in Hamilton this holiday season, a new program launched by the city may help you turn it into something with positive impact. Toys for Tickets is a pilot...
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- Michael Kras
- Posted 2 weeks ago
Hamilton’s Casa Piñata is handcrafting excellent mocktails and more
Though beer, wine, and cocktails remain popular, there’s recently been a steady decline in those who regularly imbibe. People love tasty drinks, but don’t always want them to be alcoholic. T...
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- Michael Kras
- Posted 2 weeks ago
CPKC Holiday Train is returning to Hamilton for 2024
A holiday tradition will be chugging its way to Hamilton this month. The CPKC Holiday Train is journeying across Canada for 2024 to spread holiday cheer in a wide variety of cities across the co...
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- Michael Kras
- Posted 3 weeks ago
Canada Post sees 55,000 postal workers go on strike
As demand for postal service intensifies leading up to the holiday season, approximately 55,000 Canada Post workers have officially gone on nationwide strike as of Friday, November 15th at 12:01 am. ...
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- Michael Kras
- Posted 3 weeks ago
Hamilton restaurant with unique subscription model closes its doors
A Hamilton restaurant that tried something different with its menu has permanently closed its doors. Matamak first opened in summer 2023 at 1065 King Street West in Westdale Village close to McMaste...
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