- 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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- Michael Kras
- 21 Sep 2021
Hamilton’s Bella Mia builds magical experiences for brides-to-be
Hamilton bridal boutique Bella Mia is hard to miss: with its attractive, handmade displays in the front windows and large, assertive gold lettering splashed across the façade, this local small busine...
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- Michael Kras
- 16 Sep 2021
A new board game cafe is opening on James Street North
Get ready to play, Hamilton: a brand new board game café is preparing to open its doors soon in the city. The Bard and Bear is gearing up to open along the James North strip later this fall, bringing...
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- Michael Kras
- 08 Sep 2021
Hamilton’s Bichette reopens in a new spot on James North
One of James Street North’s favourite spots for Bohemian-inspired clothing, accessories, home good, and bath & body products has moved to a new location on the strip. Bichette, formerly known as...
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- Craig Clark
- 07 Jul 2021
Hundreds of soccer fans partied in the Hamilton streets yesterday
After a dramatic Euro 2020 victory, hundreds of Italy soccer fans flocked to James Street North to party after their team made it to the final of the tournament. The Italians moved onto the Euro 202...
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