- Michael Kras
- 12 Jun 2024
Dundas shop for musical instruments and gifts closes its doors
A popular and unique Dundas shop known for its handcrafted musical instruments, wood products, clothing, and other ‘earthy’ finds has closed its doors. Down to Earth Shoppe was a fixture of ...
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- Michael Kras
- 21 Mar 2024
James North shop for mid-century furniture is closing its doors
A Hamilton favourite for mid-century furniture and other unique vintage and antique finds is closing the doors of its cozy James North shop. Chaises Musicales first opened at 152 James Street No...
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- Michael Kras
- 08 Mar 2024
Popular James North fabric shop is closing its doors
Crafty folks of Hamilton will miss this popular James North fabric shop and creative workspace closing its doors this month. Needlework has been a fixture at 174 James Street North since opening...
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- Michael Kras
- 18 Jan 2024
Beloved James North boutique is closing its doors
A beloved boutique in Hamilton is closing up shop after over a decade in business. Bichette has been located at 154 James Street North for the past two years where it specializes in well-curated...
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- Michael Kras
- 14 Nov 2023
Hamilton mainstay for Scottish and British foods closing after over 50 years
A Hamilton mainstay specializing in British and Scottish foods will be closing after more than a half-century in business. Opies Quality Meats will be saying goodbye to its well-loved storefront at ...
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- Michael Kras
- 03 Jul 2023
Hamilton shop Kool Stuff Toys closes after 25 years
A longstanding Hamilton shop for toys and more has closed up shop after a quarter-century in business. Kool Stuff Toys, located at 847 King Street East, has been open since 1998 and become well ...
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- Michael Kras
- 06 Jun 2023
Beloved shop for baby clothing closing in Hamilton
It’s always sad to see a Hamilton small business close up shop, and a beloved baby store in the city just announced its plans to say goodbye. Barefoot Babies – located at 164 Ottawa Street N...
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- Michael Kras
- 15 May 2023
New shop for Middle Eastern candy and nuts opens in Hamilton
A sweet new shop for Middle Eastern candy, nuts, knickknacks, gifts, and more has opened in Hamilton. Crystal Gift is open now at 299 Ottawa Street North in the Crown Point neighbourhood, offeri...
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- Michael Kras
- 12 Apr 2023
Adorable shop for sewing supplies and classes opening in Dundas
Makers and sewing fanatics of Hamilton are going to love a new shop opening in Dundas this spring. Main Fabric is getting ready to open its doors at 5 King Street West in the heart of Downtown Dunda...
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- Michael Kras
- 18 Jan 2023
Sneaker shop from Hamilton City Centre reopens in new location
Following the complete closure of the iconic Hamilton City Centre, some of the businesses that previously resided in the centre have set their sights on new locations in the city. One such shop is L...
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