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Michael Kras
28 Apr 2022

A new shop for stunning photo books and coffee is opening in Hamilton

For lovers of gorgeous art photography, a new shop and cafe opening in Hamilton is sure to become a local favourite. The shop is called Rooney’s, and it’s gearing up to open soon in the city’s e...

Michael Kras
23 Nov 2021

A new pizza place has opened on Barton Street

If you’re in the mood for saucy, cheesy goodness, a new pizza place that just opened in Hamilton should be worth a try. Barton Pizzeria is officially open now at 1610 Barton Street East, in the form...

Michael Kras
22 Nov 2021

A new vegan pub has opened in Hamilton

A homey new pub has opened its doors in Hamilton that’s taking a plant-based approach to its menu. The pub is called Jordan’s Homeside, which opened in Hamilton’s east end just weeks ago, offeri...

Michael Kras
06 Jul 2021

A huge new public park is opening near Tim Hortons Field

The City of Hamilton is building a large new park in the east end of the lower city, right by one of Hamilton’s most prominent physical landmarks. The park has been dubbed Brightside Park – previo...

Michael Kras
27 May 2021

Rebel’s Rock Irish Pub is permanently closing its doors in Hamilton

A longstanding, beloved Irish pub in Hamilton’s east end has announced that it will be permanently closing its doors later this year. Rebel’s Rock Irish Pub, which has been a homey local favourite...

Michael Kras
01 Feb 2021

Someone crashed their car through a storefront on Barton Street

Over the weekend, Hamilton Police responded to a vehicle crash along Barton Street for which a driver crashed their car through the front façade of a storefront along the strip. A photo of the crash ...

Michael Kras
03 Nov 2020

Mexican restaurant Vimex Corner has closed its doors in Hamilton

Another sad casualty of 2020, an east Hamilton restaurant for authentic Mexican fare has announced that it is closing its doors. Vimex Corner, located at Main and Kenilworth in the city’s east end, ...

Michael Kras
27 Oct 2020

Employee at east end Shoppers Drug Mart tests positive for COVID-19

An employee at the Shoppers Drug Mart location in Hamilton’s east end has tested positive for COVID-19, according to the drug store chain’s parent company, Loblaw Companies Ltd. The employee, who ...

Michael Kras
22 Oct 2020

21 properties purchased for Hamilton LRT will be demolished next month

In spite of impassioned calls from locals to convert the properties into affordable housing, transit company Metrolinx is nonetheless moving ahead in their plans to demolish 21 empty buildings origina...

Michael Kras
20 Jul 2020

A Western-themed restaurant has just opened in Hamilton

Giddy up! If you’ve ever dreamed of moodily sipping a pint in a Wild West saloon – ideally in leather boots and a cowboy hat – then gallop on over to a brand new Hamilton restaurant & ba...