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Michael Kras
20 Nov 2020

A new takeaway sushi spot is opening soon on Locke Street

If a good sushi roll really gets you going, a new spot soon to open on Locke Street is probably going to become your new favourite thing. Filling the gap of a shortage of good sushi options in that pa...

Michael Kras
13 Nov 2020

Zero-waste shop The Glass Jar Refillery has opened on the Hamilton Mountain

As single-use waste remains a pervasive environmental issue that has only been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, a new Hamilton-based small business is endeavouring to help locals cut down on thei...

Michael Kras
12 Nov 2020

Hamilton coffee shop selected for $2,500 digital transformation grant

One of Hamilton’s favourite small coffee shops and community hubs is one of a number of local small businesses to have been awarded funding that will aid in their digital outreach efforts amid COVID...

Michael Kras
11 Nov 2020

Handmade Hamilton’s annual artisan market will be hosted online this year

If you’re getting a bit of a head start on your holiday shopping and are looking for some one-of-a-kind finds for your favourite people this year, one of Hamilton’s best markets for locally-crafte...

Michael Kras
07 Nov 2020

Steel Town Cider Co. has opened a retail shop in Dundas

Hamilton has become known for its craft beer scene, but many locals may not also realize that the city is also becoming a heavy hitter in the craft cider department. Now establishing itself in the cit...

Michael Kras
30 Oct 2020

New vintage shop Royal Flush has opened in Hamilton

A new vintage shop has opened in Hamilton and they just might have a winning hand of exciting, one-of-a-kind finds. The new shop is called Royal Flush Vintage Goods, and they recently opened their doo...

Michael Kras
08 Oct 2020

Here’s where you can pick a pumpkin in Hamilton

Autumn is here. Do you have your pumpkin yet? If picking pumpkins at pumpkin patches is a particularly prominent piece of your fall prep, you’re in luck; the Hamilton area is brimming with local far...

Michael Kras
07 Aug 2020

Dr. Disc has reopened to the public

Good news for Hamilton’s music lovers and vinyl junkies: Dr. Disc, one of the city’s favourite record shops, has reopened for business and in-person browsing as of August 6th after seeing a tempor...

Michael Kras
28 Jul 2020

James North shop White Elephant is closing its doors

It’s a sad day for lovers of local shopping, as a beloved boutique on James North has announced that it will be closing its doors at the end of next month. White Elephant, a tiny treasure trove for ...

Michael Kras
14 Jul 2020

Hamilton Mountain Farmers’ Market is reopening next week

Better late than never, right? As COVID-19 restrictions begin to relax in the city, the Hamilton Mountain Farmers’ Market has announced that it will finally be opening its outdoor market off of Conc...