- Michael Kras
- 02 Jun 2023
Battle of Stoney Creek re-enactment is happening this weekend
The annual tradition of the Battle of Stoney Creek re-enactment – cancelled for the past three years due to the pandemic – is making its return this weekend. Taking place at Battlefield House Mu...
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- Michael Kras
- 04 May 2023
Battle of Stoney Creek re-enactment returns after 3 years
After a three-year hiatus, a major annual tradition in Stoney Creek is making its return. Each year, a re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek – which took place on June 6th, 1813 – i...
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- Michael Kras
- 28 Apr 2023
Doors Open Hamilton is back for 2023 with a foodie focus
An annual event that lets locals get an in-depth look at some of the most fascinating heritage landmarks in Hamilton is back for 2023. Doors Open Hamilton is taking place from May 6th to 7th, 2023 f...
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- Michael Kras
- 02 Jun 2022
Battle of Stoney Creek re-enactment is cancelled for 2022
An annual Hamilton tradition that attracts thousands of visitors each year won’t be going ahead in person for 2022. The Battle of Stoney Creek re-enactment, which typically takes place each summer a...
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- Michael Kras
- 02 May 2022
Doors Open Hamilton is coming back for 2022
An annual Hamilton event that lets locals take a peek inside of some of the city’s most beautiful and intriguing heritage sites is making a return for 2022. Doors Open Hamilton has announced that it...
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- Michael Kras
- 09 Jun 2021
Hamilton celebrates its 175th birthday today
Happy Birthday, Hamilton! The Hammer is officially a whopping 175 years old as of today, and is celebrating its founding with the launch of a new visual identity. Today marks the 175th anniversary of ...
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- Michael Kras
- 18 May 2021
Doors Open Hamilton returns in a virtual format
Though COVID-19 lockdown measures and ongoing safety concerns continue to impact countless in-person events within the city, Doors Open Hamilton has pivoted to a special virtual format for 2021. Doors...
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- Michael Kras
- 29 Apr 2021
Hamilton historian pens new book about Auchmar Mansion
Hamilton history buffs now have something new and exciting to add to their bookshelves. Local historian Leanne Pluthero has penned a new book that takes a deep dive into the long and fascinating histo...
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- Michael Kras
- 26 Apr 2021
A bronze turtle has been stolen from the Gage Park Fountain again
Our bronze-cast reptilian friends of Hamilton’s Gage Park just can’t seem to catch a break. One of the iconic bronze turtles surrounding the Gage Park Fountain has been stolen yet again, following...
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- Michael Kras
- 02 Apr 2021
The cannons have been removed from Dundurn Castle
For at least a little while, Hamilton’s historic Dundurn Castle will not look the same; or be quite as protected from its enemies in battle. The two longstanding cannons from this iconic heritage si...
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