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Michael Kras
30 Nov 2021

This handmade holiday market is happening in Hamilton

The holiday season is upon us, which means that holiday markets are also back full swing. After almost two years of hosting virtual markets, the massive holiday market Craftadian is making an in-perso...

Michael Kras
26 Nov 2021

Here are 7 perfect stocking stuffers from Hamilton-area small businesses

As the holidays approach, the push to shop local has never been stronger. With the pandemic causing severe impacts to small businesses and industries of all types, Hamilton residents are going out of ...

Michael Kras
25 Nov 2021

Free 2-hour parking is back for the holidays in Hamilton

The annual tradition is back: the City of Hamilton is offering free street parking in numerous Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) between now and Christmas Eve. Hamilton residents will be able to take ...

Michael Kras
24 Nov 2021

Gore Park’s Holiday Ferris Wheel is coming back this year

It’s back! After a one-year hiatus, the Downtown Hamilton BIA is bringing back the free Holiday Ferris Wheel to Gore Park throughout most of December. In the weeks leading up to the holiday season f...

Michael Kras
16 Nov 2021

An artisan stocking stuffer market is coming to Hamilton

It’s back! After a pandemic hiatus, one of Hamilton’s best holiday markets is making a spirited comeback. Stuffed, which runs for three days at the Westinghouse HQ at 286 Sanford Avenue North, is ...

Craig Clark
06 Jan 2021

Hamilton police charge 32 individuals for breaking lockdown rules over the holidays

Officials in Hamilton said they received over 200 complaints of potential breaches of bylaws and restrictions during lockdown that came into effect on December 26th. According to a report on Global Ne...

Craig Clark
23 Dec 2020

Here are 10 movies and TV series filmed in Hamilton to binge over the holidays

The holiday season is here and so is the period where many of us have some spare time to sit around and binge movies and TV shows all week. So, here’s a short list of some movies and TV series that ...

Michael Kras
22 Dec 2020

HSR will not be offering free transit on New Year’s Eve this year

The Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) has announced that they will be doing things differently this year by not offering free transit service on New Year’s Eve. Though the HSR traditionally offers free ...

Michael Kras
19 Dec 2020

Hamilton band Arkells creates free virtual fireplace for the holidays

One of Hamilton’s favourite rock bands, Arkells, has been spreading cheer all year long. Determined to keep spirits high during a very difficult 2020, the band has been doing everything from droppin...

Michael Kras
19 Dec 2020

Here’s what being in lockdown means for Hamilton

Though it likely didn’t surprise anyone and some considered it long overdue, the Ford government officially placed Hamilton into the lockdown ‘grey’ zone as COVID-19 cases continue heading in co...