- Michael Kras
- 29 Jan 2020
Hamilton art shop LEN: democratic is reopening in a new location
After swiftly closing up shop on James North, popular local art shop LEN: democratic is preparing to reopen at a storefront in a different location in Hamilton. A James North staple that shared a spac...
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- Craig Clark
- 20 Jan 2020
The Thrifty Designer was broken into early Friday morning
The Thrifty Designer is the latest victim during a string of break-ins in the International Village BIA in Hamilton. Store owner Leslie Smith-Aragona received a call around 2:40 am on Friday after t...
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- Michael Kras
- 16 Jan 2020
Home of the Makers has closed on James North
The ever-transforming James North strip has lost another well-loved local shop, as Home of the Makers appears to have closed its doors. A retail shop at 294 James Street North dedicated to giving Hami...
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- Michael Kras
- 09 Jan 2020
Steel City Surplus is closing its doors in Hamilton
One of Hamilton’s longest-standing discount stores has closed its doors. Steel City Surplus has been one of Hamilton’s best-known shops for discount and bargain shopping for the last 35 years at i...
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- Michael Kras
- 06 Jan 2020
The Hamilton Store on James North has closed
Another sad James North closure has occurred, with the beloved Hamilton Store officially shutting its doors. The Hamilton Store, which offered Hamilton-inspired gifts, souvenirs, home items, and prod...
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- Michael Kras
- 02 Jan 2020
James North art shop LEN: democratic is moving
Heads up, James North shoppers: popular Hamilton art & design shop LEN: democratic has temporarily closed up shop with plans to reopen at a new location. A shop known for carrying unique fine art,...
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- Michael Kras
- 23 Dec 2019
A new shop for zero-waste and plant-based products is opening in Hamilton
Vegans and lovers of sustainable living are going to be thrilled: a new shop that sells exclusively zero-waste products is opening very soon in Hamilton. The Glass Jar Refillery is set to become the c...
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- Michael Kras
- 19 Dec 2019
Hamilton’s last Christmas market is happening tonight
I hear you: things have been busy this holiday season. Despite your best efforts, you just didn’t get to finish your Christmas shopping in advance like you’d hoped, and now you’re scrambling...
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- Michael Kras
- 10 Dec 2019
Fairweather Brewing releases special 2019 edition of Wishing Well
Of the dozens upon dozens of breweries peppered all over Ontario, very few are pumping out craft beer of the same consistent level of quality and excellence as Hamilton’s own Fairweather Brewing. Th...
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- Michael Kras
- 04 Dec 2019
LCBO releases video exploring Hamilton’s food scene
It’s no secret that Hamilton’s exceptional culinary and shopping scenes are gaining widespread attention, but it was a very pleasant surprise to see the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) rele...
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