- Michael Kras
- 13 Jan 2022
Hamilton Artists Inc seeks submissions for public art display
One of the most prominent public art showcases in Hamilton has to be the wall at Cannon Street and James North attached to indie art gallery Hamilton Artists Inc. The extended landscape billboard has ...
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- Michael Kras
- 06 Jan 2022
A new board game cafe has opened on James North
A hotly-anticipated new board game café has finally opened its doors in Hamilton. The Bard and Bear, located at 237 James Street North, officially opened to the public in mid-December with a library ...
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- Michael Kras
- 22 Dec 2021
Hamilton’s Blackbird Studios puts a vibrant stamp on slow fashion
Strolling through Hamilton’s iconic James North district, Blackbird Studios is hard to miss. The popular clothing shop and designer label specializes in statement pieces; eye-catching and expressive...
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- Michael Kras
- 18 Nov 2021
A spot for delicious Nigerian food has opened in Hamilton
Hamilton’s booming food scene just got a new addition along James North that’s serving up delicious Nigerian cuisine. Taste of Lagos, one of Hamilton’s only spots for authentic Nigerian comfort ...
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- Michael Kras
- 01 Nov 2021
A spot for authentic African food has opened on James North
Hamilton food lovers looking for something beyond the city’s oversaturation of barbecue joints and Italian eateries have a new spot in town to get excited about. Afrolicious Restaurant, which opened...
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- Michael Kras
- 27 Oct 2021
Baby clothing shop Piper’s Closet has opened on James North
Heads up to Hamiltonians with young ones in their lives: a new clothing store has opened on James North that puts its focus on thoughtfully curated baby clothing. Established in August 2020, Piper’s...
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- Michael Kras
- 26 Oct 2021
CODA FACTO’s debut EP Jamesville pays loving homage to Hamilton
Indie rock duo CODA FACTO may be a newer band to the scene in Hamilton, but the two talents behind the music are anything but. Founded by local artists Alexander DeRoo and Jonathan Harley in 2019, the...
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- Michael Kras
- 21 Oct 2021
Hamilton skate shop opens in former This Ain’t Hollywood space
It was a heartbreaking day when Hamilton’s beloved music venue This Ain’t Hollywood formally and permanently closed its doors; but another local small business has readily moved into a piece of it...
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- Michael Kras
- 13 Oct 2021
Hamilton arts centre moves from James North to Victoria Avenue
One of James Street North’s most prominent not-for-profit arts institutions is leaving its home on the strip and setting its sights on a brand new location in Hamilton. Factory Media Centre, an arts...
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- Michael Kras
- 12 Oct 2021
A popular bubble tea chain is opening a location on James North
Hamilton is a city that loves its bubble tea, so it makes sense that yet another spot for the delicious drink is planning to open its doors in the city. Gong Cha, a massive international bubble tea fr...
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