local business

Michael Kras
13 May 2020

Burlington restaurant Emma’s Back Porch has closed its doors after 30 years

Another longstanding local restaurant has sadly folded amid the stresses of the COVID-19 crisis. Emma’s Back Porch, a staple of Burlington’s restaurant scene and a go-to spot for pub bites, beers,...

Robert Cekan
15 Apr 2020

This is Hamilton’s most accurate database of local businesses open during COVID-19

While many businesses have temporarily ceased operations during COVID-19, there are still hundreds of local Hamilton businesses making due by offering take-out, delivery, or online shopping. In suppor...

Michael Kras
23 Mar 2020

BREAKING: Ontario orders all non-essential businesses to shut down amid COVID-19

The province of Ontario is officially ordering all non-essential businesses to shut down, in an effort to help mitigate the ongoing spread of COVID-19. The announcement this afternoon from Premier Dou...

Michael Kras
09 Mar 2020

Finalists announced for Downtown Hamilton’s Win This Space contest

After intensive deliberations from a jury made up of Hamilton business owners and city officials, three finalists have been selected for the Downtown Hamilton BIA ‘Win This Space’ Contest. A compe...

Craig Clark
03 Oct 2019

Hamilton recognizes 40 of its fastest growing businesses

With businesses ranging from innovative new start-ups to classic family-owned bakeries, the City of Hamilton has recognized and honoured its 40 fastest-growing businesses. Awards were given to recipie...

Robert Cekan
29 Mar 2018

Today is Bryan Prince Bookseller’s final day of operation

A staple in the Westdale community for nearly three decades, independent bookstore Bryan Prince Bookseller located in the Westdale village is shutting its doors for good today. Co-owner Kerry Cranston...