• Michael Kras
• Posted 1 hour ago

Downtown Hamilton spot for burritos has closed its doors

• Michael Kras
• Posted 1 day ago

Nostalgic Zellers restaurant is coming back – in food truck form

• Michael Kras
• Posted 1 day ago

Someone set fire to a residence room at McMaster University

• Michael Kras
• Posted 3 weeks ago

Iconic Jackson Square cafe has permanently closed

A decades-old icon of Hamilton’s Jackson Square has permanently closed.  The Oak Café Restaurant – a Jackson Square fixture known for affordable, homestyle breakfast and lunch – has bid fa...

• Michael Kras
• Posted 3 weeks ago

Hamilton discovers another sewage leak into Hamilton Harbour

Less than two months following the discovery of a major, long-term sewage leak into the harbour, the City of Hamilton has found a second major leak.  The second leak was discovered in the area of Rut...

• Michael Kras
• Posted 3 weeks ago

GO Transit begins closing train doors 1 minute before departure

Gone are the days of hopping on the train mere seconds before rolling out of the station, because GO Transit has begun closing train doors to passengers a minute prior to the scheduled departure time ...

• Michael Kras
• Posted 3 weeks ago

Burlington Canal Lift Bridge is closed until late March

Drivers and pedestrians, be aware: the Burlington Canal Lift Bridge is currently closed to traffic until the end of March 2023.  The closure, in place to facilitate construction work, went into place...

• Michael Kras
• Posted 3 weeks ago

New spot for pub-style comfort food opens in Hamilton

A new restaurant and bar just opened in Hamilton that seems to specialize in the cozy comforts of traditional pub fare.  The Boiler & Whistle, now open at 1900 King Street East, matches tempting ...

• Michael Kras
• Posted 4 weeks ago

Hamilton’s Grandad’s Donuts will close for renovations end of January

Hamilton donut lovers have a few short weeks to stock up on Walnut Crunches and Ghost Busters before the city’s beloved Grandad’s Donuts closes temporarily for renovations.  A classic, no-nonsens...

• Michael Kras
• Posted 4 weeks ago

Quaint vintage shop on Barton Street is closing its doors

A quaint vintage shop in Hamilton’s Barton Village is bidding farewell.  Royal Flush Vintage Goods, located at 413 Barton Street East, first opened in October of 2020 and quickly became known as a ...

• Michael Kras
• Posted 4 weeks ago

New cocktail & raw bar opens in Hamilton and it looks delicious

A new spot for creative cocktails and refined raw bites has opened in Hamilton.  11:11 Cocktail & Raw Bar recently opened its doors at 150 James Street South on the lower level, just below restau...

• Michael Kras
• Posted 4 weeks ago

Hamilton’s Allure Fitness makes exercise exciting and empowering

A new year has arrived, and with it comes a bevy of New Year’s resolutions; including the undoubtedly common resolution to spend more time focused on physical health, whether it’s eating better, g...

• Michael Kras
• Posted 4 weeks ago

Hamilton-born Eugene Levy named ‘companion’ of Order of Canada

Legendary Hamilton-born actor and comedian Eugene Levy has just received a prestigious promotion through the Order of Canada.  The 76-year-old Levy, best known today for his work on the hit CBC c...