Jackson Square

Michael Kras
22 Oct 2021

A popular fried chicken chain is opening its first location in Hamilton

Between chains and independent food spots, Hamilton has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to fried chicken. Nonetheless, the city is about to get even more of the indulgent dish with the arriva...

Michael Kras
08 Jan 2021

A new spot for Nigerian comfort food has opened in Hamilton

For local foodies looking for an experience that’s a little different in Hamilton, a singular new spot that recently opened in Jackson Square might fit the bill. The new takeaway spot is called Cala...

Michael Kras
21 Aug 2020

Korean-inspired lifestyle store Mumuso is opening in Jackson Square

An immensely popular Korean-inspired lifestyle store is about to open a location right here in Hamilton. With a headquarters in Shanghai and over 500 locations worldwide, Mumuso has become well known ...

Robert Cekan
29 Jul 2020

A group of anti-maskers will be protesting in Jackson Square starting at 5pm today

Avoid Hamilton’s Jackson Square Mall this afternoon, as a group of anti-mask protesters will be making their way today between the hours of 5pm to 6pm. Hamilton Police sent out a memo to the bus...

Craig Clark
29 Apr 2020

Falcons gave birth to chicks on top of Hamilton’s Sheraton Hotel

A local family grew a little larger over the last couple of days. Two peregrine falcons that are nesting on top of the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Hamilton had chicks. According to the Hamilton Falconw...

Michael Kras
29 Apr 2020

Temperature screening technology for COVID-19 is being tested at a Hamilton grocery store

According to a report from the Hamilton Spectator, new technology is being tested at the Nations grocery store in Hamilton’s Jackson Square Mall that has potential to scan groups of people and asses...

Michael Kras
21 Jan 2020

Thunder Alley in Hamilton City Centre has closed

If you haven’t bowled a few rounds at Thunder Alley before, it looks like you’ve missed your chance completely. Located on the lower level of Hamilton City Centre, bowling alley and karaoke bar Th...

Michael Kras
06 Jan 2020

True Hamiltonian in Jackson Square has closed, moving to wholesale

2020 has barely begun, but the local closures are already rolling in. Clothing retailer True Hamiltonian has shut the doors of its shop in Jackson Square at the end of its storefront lease as of Decem...

Michael Kras
09 Dec 2019

Uncle Ray’s Food & Liquor officially opens its doors

If you’ve got a hankering for some Southern-style deliciousness that ain’t just the usual Popeye’s or KFC, Hamilton is about to see the opening of a new restaurant poised to step up the city’s...

Michael Kras
30 Oct 2019

Hamilton City Centre to be replaced with $700 million condo complex upon pending sale

Huge news for Hamilton City Centre as a developer has announced $700 million plans to demolish the building and construct five residential and commercial towers in its place. Darryl Firsten, president...