- Michael Kras
- 19 Aug 2022
Government of Canada offers support for Black entrepreneurs in Hamilton
The Government of Canada is investing over $1.9 million in support for Black entrepreneurs in Hamilton as well as Windsor. Recognizing the unique barriers Black Canadians often face in their path to s...
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- Michael Kras
- 18 Aug 2022
Hudson’s Bay is bringing Zellers back to Canada
“Yep, it’s true. See you soon!” That’s the message that currently greets visitors on the landing page of Zellers.com, promising the return of this iconic Canadian shopping brand in 2023 after ...
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- Michael Kras
- 17 Aug 2022
Hamilton’s average rent has gone up 26 per cent in one year
The cost of a rental unit in Hamilton has hit record highs this year. According to the National Rent Report from Rentals.ca and Bullpen Research & Consulting, the average monthly rental rate for a...
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- Michael Kras
- 22 Jun 2022
Canada has banned select single-use plastics
Canada has officially banned select single-use plastics in the wake of the climate crisis. A release from the federal government on June 20th explains that Minister of Environment and Climate Change S...
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- Michael Kras
- 01 Mar 2022
Hamilton school board seeks community help in renaming Ryerson Elementary
The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is currently seeking suggestions from the public as they look to rename the city’s Ryerson Elementary School. In light of the recent discoveries ...
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- Michael Kras
- 18 Feb 2022
Ontario invests $500 million towards green steel at ArcelorMittal Dofasco
The Ontario government is making a sizeable investment in a more sustainable, eco-friendly approach to steel production in Hamilton. Premier Doug Ford has announced up to $500 million in loans and gra...
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- Michael Kras
- 12 Jan 2022
BeaverTails will be opening a shop in Hamilton
A classic Canadian treat will soon be readily available in Hamilton. BeaverTails, the company behind the legendary eponymous pastry, has been a Canadian staple since 1978, known best for their iconic ...
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- Michael Kras
- 22 Dec 2021
Hamilton’s Blackbird Studios puts a vibrant stamp on slow fashion
Strolling through Hamilton’s iconic James North district, Blackbird Studios is hard to miss. The popular clothing shop and designer label specializes in statement pieces; eye-catching and expressive...
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- Michael Kras
- 08 Dec 2021
Oversized goldfish have been found in Hamilton Harbour
Hearing that goldfish have been found in Hamilton Harbour doesn’t sound like much of a big deal; that is, until you find out that those goldfish are an absurdly larger version of what you’d typica...
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- Michael Kras
- 01 Dec 2021
Canada officially bans unvaccinated travellers from planes and trains
As of this past Tuesday, November 30th, all Canadian travellers ages 12 and up on planes and trains must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Through the previous month, negative molecular COVID-19 t...
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