- Michael Kras
- 31 Dec 2019
This Ancaster Starbucks has closed its doors permanently
Caffeine lovers in the Ancaster area now have one less local option to feed their habit: a popular Starbucks location has closed its doors, despite petitioning and rallying from the community to keep ...
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- Michael Kras
- 02 Dec 2019
The Pearl Company arts venue sets its official closing date
Another beloved arts space in Hamilton has set a date to close its doors. The Pearl Company, a gem (or pearl) of an arts hub in downtown Hamilton that has seen everything from intimate concerts to vis...
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- Michael Kras
- 29 Nov 2019
Ventura’s on James North will become Rapscallion and Two Black Sheep
In more disappointing news of closures on James North, Ventura’s Signature Restaurant has officially announced that it has closed its doors. The well-worn and well-loved rustic eatery has been a sta...
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- Michael Kras
- 27 Nov 2019
The Espresso Cafe in Dundas is closing
In a city where the lion’s share of local coffee shops lean further and further into a trendy, hipster vibe, there’s something to be said for a spot like The Espresso Café in Dundas; a space for ...
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- Michael Kras
- 07 Oct 2019
Waterfall hiking path in Spencer Gorge will not be reopening
The beloved waterfall hiking trail in Spencer Gorge will not be reopening for public use, after a ruling from Ontario’s minister of the environment, ending the Hamilton Conservation Authority’s th...
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- Michael Kras
- 02 Oct 2019
Rad Pizza in Jackson Square has closed
Sad news for Hamilton pizza lovers: Rad Pizza has closed up shop in Jackson Square. One of the more recent additions to Hamilton’s culinary scene, Rad Pizza took up residence in a sizeable space wit...
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- Michael Kras
- 01 Oct 2019
Zyla’s on James North has closed its doors
Another beloved James North mainstay has officially closed its doors. Zyla’s Music & Menu, a joint restaurant and live music venue that established itself as a local favourite in its four years ...
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- Michael Kras
- 05 Sep 2019
Artword Artbar says goodbye after 10 fulfilling years
It’s a sad day for the James North arts scene as the infamous and well-loved Artword Artbar has just announced it will officially close its doors later this year. An unassuming treasure tucked away ...
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- Robert Cekan
- 08 Nov 2018
Gallagher’s Bar shutting their doors this Saturday
A Facebook post from musical act Brothers Du Monde has made Hamilton aware of yet another bar closure. This time it’s Gallagher’s Bar and Lounge. The band, who plays on the Gallaghe...
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