- Michael Kras
- 01 Apr 2020
BREAKING: Hamilton’s escarpment stairs are now closed during COVID-19
With many Hamiltonians still ignoring constant urgings to refrain from non-essential travel, the city has officially closed access to all sets of escarpment stairs. Though the push for citywide social...
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- Robert Cekan
- 17 Mar 2020
Ontario has just declared a state of emergency due to COVID-19
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has declared a state of emergency in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the province. “We’re facing an unprecedented time in our history. This is a dec...
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- Michael Kras
- 11 Mar 2020
After 90 years, Connaught Fish & Chips is closing its doors in Hamilton
Local lovers of a good ol’ fashioned fish & chip platter have lost a real gem this week, as the longstanding Connaught Fish & Chips has announced it will be closing its doors. Serving food t...
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- Michael Kras
- 05 Mar 2020
Hotti Biscotti is moving from James North to the Farmers’ Market
A James North sweet-tooth staple is making some major changes this month. Hotti Biscotti, a downtown favourite known for their delicious homemade biscotti and other sweet treats, will be closing down ...
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- Michael Kras
- 26 Feb 2020
Paper Crane Sushi is closing its doors
It’s a heartbreaking day for local sushi lovers, as one of Hamilton’s only spots for elevated Japanese bites has just announced that their doors will be shutting permanently at the end of the mont...
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- Michael Kras
- 25 Feb 2020
Greek Palace has temporarily closed its doors in Hamilton
One of Hamilton’s favourite takeaway spots for delicious Greek food has been forced to temporarily close its doors. Greek Palace, a foodie mainstay on John Street in Hamilton’s downtown, has annou...
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- Michael Kras
- 20 Feb 2020
The Nook Cafe in Hamilton has suddenly closed its doors
It’s a sad day for local coffee lovers, as one of Hamilton’s beloved independent cafes has suddenly, indefinitely closed its doors. The Nook Café, a hidden gem of a coffee shop on Bold Street jus...
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- Michael Kras
- 07 Feb 2020
Cheapies Records has just announced that it will be closing after 40 years
In a blindsiding post to social media today, longstanding Hamilton staple Cheapies Records has announced that they are officially closing their doors. Located in Hamilton’s downtown core at 67 King ...
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- Michael Kras
- 03 Feb 2020
Lick the Whisk has closed with new vegan spot ‘Sookham’ opening in its place
Shortly after the permanent closure of plant-based café Lotus & The Bee, Hamilton has lost yet another beloved vegan spot at the top of 2020. Lick the Whisk, which was located on Barton Street ne...
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- Michael Kras
- 03 Feb 2020
O’s Clothes on James North is closing
The next in a string of local closures at the top of 2020, an iconic Hamilton brand has surprised the city with news that they’re soon closing their doors as well. O’s Clothes, the cozy independen...
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