- Michael Kras
- 27 Jan 2022
A shop for upcycled children’s clothing has opened in Hamilton
A new pop-up shop for stylish, upcycled baby and children’s clothing has opened its doors in Hamilton. Coco & Rex, now open at 35 Pine Street just off of Locke Street, crafts clothing for babies...
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- Michael Kras
- 26 Jan 2022
This new Hamilton pop-up shop specializes in rare sweets and snacks
Sweet-tooths, assemble: a new pop-up shop in Hamilton is all about snacks, with a focus on treats you probably won’t find anywhere else. The shop is called Junkies Rare Snack Express, and they speci...
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- Michael Kras
- 25 Jan 2022
This new Hamilton shop puts Black-owned businesses front and centre
Heads up, Hamilton: a new storefront is getting ready to open its doors with a focus on uplifting local Black-owned businesses and makers. The forthcoming retail shop is called Ark Collective, and the...
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- Michael Kras
- 04 Jan 2022
An animal-themed artisan shop has opened in Hamilton
A new art studio and marketplace for unique, locally-made finds recently opened its doors in Hamilton. Cat & Bell Co. launched a few short months ago in the city’s International Village, with a ...
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- 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
- 06 Dec 2021
Strathcona Market has officially opened in former Mustard Seed Co-op
Sure to excite Hamilton’s foodies and lovers of all things local, the city’s new Strathcona Market has officially opened its doors. The market is an offshoot of existing sister spots Dundurn Marke...
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- Michael Kras
- 30 Nov 2021
This handmade holiday market is happening in Hamilton
The holiday season is upon us, which means that holiday markets are also back full swing. After almost two years of hosting virtual markets, the massive holiday market Craftadian is making an in-perso...
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- Michael Kras
- 25 Nov 2021
Free 2-hour parking is back for the holidays in Hamilton
The annual tradition is back: the City of Hamilton is offering free street parking in numerous Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) between now and Christmas Eve. Hamilton residents will be able to take ...
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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
- 16 Nov 2021
An artisan stocking stuffer market is coming to Hamilton
It’s back! After a pandemic hiatus, one of Hamilton’s best holiday markets is making a spirited comeback. Stuffed, which runs for three days at the Westinghouse HQ at 286 Sanford Avenue North, is ...
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