- Michael Kras
- 15 Dec 2021
This popular Hamilton butcher has finally opened for retail shopping
One of Hamilton’s most popular butchers has officially opened their doors to the public for in-person retail purchases for the first time. J. Waldron Butchers, known for sourcing and butchering qual...
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- Michael Kras
- 01 Dec 2021
Hamilton shop House of Java has its window smashed for a third time
In an unbelievably infuriating turn of events, longstanding Hamilton coffee shop House of Java has been vandalized for the third time in 6 months. The shop, which has been a local staple along James S...
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- Michael Kras
- 19 Nov 2021
Hamilton Day 2021 kicks off this Saturday
The big day has finally arrived: the return of Hamilton Day – a mass celebration of all things local – is happening all day this Saturday, November 20th. Hamilton Day 2021 marks the resurrection o...
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- Michael Kras
- 05 Nov 2021
Hamilton Day resurrected after 90 years to celebrate shopping local
A special one-day shopping event is happening in Hamilton on November 20th; one that hasn’t taken place in the city for 90 years. Hamilton Day, resurrected for the first time since it originally occ...
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- Michael Kras
- 21 Oct 2021
Hamilton skate shop opens in former This Ain’t Hollywood space
It was a heartbreaking day when Hamilton’s beloved music venue This Ain’t Hollywood formally and permanently closed its doors; but another local small business has readily moved into a piece of it...
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- Michael Kras
- 30 Sep 2021
Hamilton’s Pickwick Books creates surprises for lovers of literature
As any avid reader will likely tell you, one of the best parts about picking up a new book is the sense of the unknown: the excitement of each turn of the page presenting the opportunity for a revelat...
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- Michael Kras
- 29 Sep 2021
A new shop for vintage clothing and art has opened in Hamilton
Vintage lovers and art fanatics of Hamilton now have a new local shop to dig into for some rare, exciting, and one-of-a-kind treasures. Ouro Vintage + Art recently opened its doors as part of Barton V...
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- Michael Kras
- 21 Sep 2021
Hamilton’s Bella Mia builds magical experiences for brides-to-be
Hamilton bridal boutique Bella Mia is hard to miss: with its attractive, handmade displays in the front windows and large, assertive gold lettering splashed across the façade, this local small busine...
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- Michael Kras
- 08 Sep 2021
Hamilton’s Bichette reopens in a new spot on James North
One of James Street North’s favourite spots for Bohemian-inspired clothing, accessories, home good, and bath & body products has moved to a new location on the strip. Bichette, formerly known as...
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- Michael Kras
- 27 Aug 2021
A new record shop has opened on Barton Street in Hamilton
Music lovers and vinyl heads of Hamilton now have a brand new haunt to check out for some exciting finds. A new record shop called It’s Alright, Ma – likely a reference to the Bob Dylan cut of the...
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