- Michael Kras
- 28 Mar 2024
Jackson Square location of Coles is closing after 51 years
It feels like the end of an era as the Hamilton location of bookstore chain Coles in Jackson Square will be closing its doors. Coles has been one of the anchor tenants of the iconic Jackson Squa...
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- Michael Kras
- 01 Feb 2024
Popular Dundas record store is closing its doors after 45 years
A gem of a record store in Dundas is closing its doors later this year after almost a half-century in business. Records on Wheels has been a Downtown Dundas favourite for 45 years, located at 34 Kin...
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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
- 17 Jan 2024
Dundas grocer The Horn of Plenty is closing after 42 years
A longstanding centrepiece of Downtown Dundas has announced it is sadly closing its doors. The Horn of Plenty has been a quaint Dundas fixture for 42 years, specializing in gourmet foods, organi...
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- Michael Kras
- 24 Nov 2023
Free 2-hour parking returns to Hamilton BIAs for holiday season
The annual tradition of free 2-hour street parking has returned to select Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) in Hamilton for the holidays. Beginning November 24th and ending December 24th, the City o...
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- Michael Kras
- 11 Sep 2023
Zellers pop-up coming to Lime Ridge Mall in Hamilton
Hamilton is finally getting its own Zellers pop-up. Over the past year, the nostalgic Canadian department store chain has been making a modified comeback in the form of pop-ups a mini shops housed w...
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- Michael Kras
- 15 Aug 2023
Burlington location of Hudson’s Bay closing permanently
A Burlington location of a major Canadian department store will be permanently closing its doors next year. Hudson’s Bay has announced its plans to close its location at Burlington Centre, with th...
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- Michael Kras
- 27 Jun 2023
Playful new vintage shop opens in Hamilton
Vintage fans are going to love the curated selection at a new vintage shop that recently opened in Hamilton. Drop Spot East is now open at 220 Ottawa Street North in the Crown Point neighbourhood, a...
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- Michael Kras
- 23 Jun 2023
An outdoor vintage and antique market is happening in Hamilton
Locals who love a fun vintage find will want to hit up an outdoor market happening in Hamilton this weekend. The Clappison’s Antique and Vintage Market – co-hosted by Clappison’s Corner Antiqu...
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- Michael Kras
- 09 Jun 2023
Chantilly Lace is a destination bridal boutique in Hamilton
Opening a bridal boutique in the middle of a pandemic whirlwind is a proposition as terrifying as getting down on one knee and popping the question. But for local entrepreneur Chantel Powley –...
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