- Michael Kras
- 18 Jan 2024
Hamilton passes anti-renoviction bylaw
Hamilton city council has passed a bylaw that will combat bad faith renovictions for renters in the city. Renovictions are instances when landlords evict tenants by claiming to complete major renova...
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- Michael Kras
- 03 Nov 2023
Deal finalized for $280 million renovation of Hamilton’s FirstOntario Centre
Hamilton’s FirstOntario Centre is about to undergo a massive transformation. A $280 million deal has been struck between arena operator Oak View Group (OVG), Hamilton Urban Precinct Entertainment ...
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- Michael Kras
- 12 May 2023
Hamilton’s Grandad’s Donuts gets ready to reopen with new walk-up window
Cherry loops and walnut crunches are getting so close, we can almost taste them. Hamilton favourite Grandad’s Donuts – closed temporarily two months ago for some transformative renovations – h...
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- Michael Kras
- 08 Mar 2023
Hamilton’s Grandad’s Donuts sets new date for renovation closure
Hamilton’s most popular donut shop has announced an updated date for their temporary closure; and this time, it’s definitely happening. Grandad’s Donuts, located at 574 James Street North, has...
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- Michael Kras
- 23 Jan 2023
Hamilton’s Grandad’s Donuts remains open after delay of renovations
Good news for donut lovers: Grandad’s Donuts – one of Hamilton’s most popular spots for the treat – has delayed the start of their renovations and will remain open for a few weeks longer. ...
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- Michael Kras
- 06 Jan 2023
Hamilton’s Grandad’s Donuts will close for renovations end of January
Hamilton donut lovers have a few short weeks to stock up on Walnut Crunches and Ghost Busters before the city’s beloved Grandad’s Donuts closes temporarily for renovations. A classic, no-nonsens...
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- Michael Kras
- 19 Oct 2022
Beloved Hamilton restaurant for German cuisine is temporarily closing
One of Hamilton’s longstanding spots for German and Austrian cuisine will be temporarily closing its doors. Black Forest Inn, located at 255 King Street East in the city’s International Village, h...
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- Michael Kras
- 15 Jun 2022
Grand opening bash planned for Hamilton’s new Pier 8 public space
Transformative renovations at Copps Pier – Hamilton’s Pier 8 waterfront public space – have recently been completed, and the occasion is being marked with a special grand opening celebra...
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- Michael Kras
- 24 Mar 2022
Two Hamilton libraries are closing for three months for renovations
Heads up to the local lovers of literature: two branches of the Hamilton Public Library (HPL) are set to close for three months as they undergo some large renovations. The HPL’s Terryberry and Westd...
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- Michael Kras
- 10 Jun 2021
Hamilton city council approves plans for downtown entertainment precinct
Hamilton city council has officially approved an agreement that will see the Hamilton Urban Precinct Entertainment Group L.P (or ‘Precinct Group’) take control of the city’s largest entertainmen...
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