- Michael Kras
- 16 Nov 2022
These Hamilton-area brands are built for self-love
With the harsh winter months and the holiday season both creeping ever closer, many people will have two main questions on their mind: “How can I make sure I get through the wintery funk feeling...
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- Michael Kras
- 15 Nov 2022
Shop for colourful pop culture fashion opens in Hamilton
A wickedly popular clothing brand specializing in loud and proud pieces has opened a storefront in Hamilton. Cakeworthy has been making bright, eye-catching apparel with a pop culture theme since its ...
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- Michael Kras
- 02 Nov 2022
Hamilton Day returns on November 5th
A one-day, city-wide celebration of all things Hamilton is making a comeback for 2022. Hamilton Day was hosted in the city in 2021 to resurrect an event first held over 90 years ago that encouraged ci...
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- Michael Kras
- 17 Oct 2022
Award-winning boutique will open a location in Hamilton
An award-winning boutique for femme fashion will be opening a new location in Hamilton in the new year. Gilded Cage Boutique already exists as a popular shop in Guelph, and is notable for winning a 20...
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- Michael Kras
- 11 Oct 2022
Longstanding gift shop in Dundas closes its doors
A cute and quaint little gift shop and boutique has permanently closed its doors in Dundas. Strawberry Fields, located at 5 King Street West along the popular Downtown Dundas strip, was known for ador...
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- Michael Kras
- 29 Aug 2022
Beautiful new shop for handmade candles is opening in Hamilton
A new shop for soy candles, body products, and more is getting ready to open its doors in Hamilton. Forrest & Harbour Co. already has signage up along the Locke Street Strip on a storefront direct...
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- Michael Kras
- 18 Aug 2022
Hudson’s Bay is bringing Zellers back to Canada
“Yep, it’s true. See you soon!” That’s the message that currently greets visitors on the landing page of Zellers.com, promising the return of this iconic Canadian shopping brand in 2023 after ...
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- Michael Kras
- 09 Aug 2022
Beloved Hamilton music shop has moved to a new location
A Hamilton music shop with a strong reputation has moved into a new storefront. The Acoustic Room was a prior mainstay at 144 James Street South, serving as a local hub for acoustic and electric guita...
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- Michael Kras
- 27 Jul 2022
Hamilton coffee shop House of Java is moving to a new location
A staple Hamilton coffee shop is leaving the location it’s been operating out of for almost 50 years. House of Java has announced that they are vacating their 166 James Street South storefront – a...
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- Michael Kras
- 30 Jun 2022
Beloved size-inclusive boutique in Hamilton has closed its doors
A beloved boutique in Hamilton has announced that it is sadly closing its doors. Mablellie’s Drawer was a family-owned small business located at 17 John Street North in Downtown Hamilton, specializi...
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