Small Business

Michael Kras
Posted 1 hour ago

Hamilton’s Lakeland Go-Karts is closing after 66 years

One of Hamilton’s best known go-kart tracks – the oldest one in Canada – has sadly announced that it is closing up shop after an impressive 66 years in business. Lakeland Kartway has b...

Michael Kras
Posted 5 days ago

Wentworth Sports Complex in Hamilton closed until at least spring following fire

The damage done by a major fire at Hamilton’s Wentworth Sports Complex last week is even more extensive than originally thought. The arena and sports venue posted a recent update to social media e...

Michael Kras
Posted 1 week ago

Hamilton restaurant and bar Koi is closing after 20 years

A longstanding restaurant and bar in Hamilton’s Hess Village is closing its doors after 20 years in business. Koi, located at 27 Hess Street South, has long been a Hamilton nightlife spot know...

Michael Kras
Posted 1 week ago

Fire at Wentworth Sports Complex in Hamilton causes over $1 million in damages

Hamilton’s Wentworth Sports Complex is the victim of a substantial fire that has caused over $1 million in damages. Hamilton Fire responded to the incident at 2100 Main Street West the morning of ...

Michael Kras
Posted 2 weeks ago

Hamilton’s Black Forest Inn is reopening its doors

The full closure of Hamilton’s popular Black Forest Inn – a German and Austrian restaurant that has served the city for more than half a century – turned out to be thankfully short lived. The ...

Michael Kras
Posted 3 weeks ago

Adorable new cafe opens its doors in Ancaster

Ancaster now has an adorable new café built inside a renovated house to get their coffee fix. Trails Café is soft launching in the lovely Ancaster Village at 286 Wilson Street East, owned and ...

Michael Kras
Posted 3 weeks ago

Longstanding Hamilton costume shop closes its doors

A longstanding, small shop on the Hamilton Mountain known for its wide array of costumes for rental and purchase is closing the doors of its current location. Penny Pincher Costumes has been a p...

Michael Kras
Posted 3 weeks ago

Hamilton restaurant Berkeley North earns Michelin Guide recognition

Hamilton restaurant Berkeley North has received multiple accolades since opening its doors in 2016, and it can now add a recognition from the legendary and prestigious Michelin Guide to the list. ...

Michael Kras
Posted 4 weeks ago

Gorgeous coffee shop opens in Hamilton’s Hess Village

Coffee lovers are already obsessed with a beautiful new café that recently opened in Hamilton’s Hess Village. Selo – which is Croatian for ‘village’ – is now open at 13 Hess Stree...

Michael Kras
10 Sep 2024

Hamilton’s Sharp Knife Shop sees major break-in and theft at Etobicoke store

A Hamilton shop known for its wide range of high quality Japanese knives was the victim of a significant break-in and theft at their second shop in Etobicoke Sharp Knife Shop, located at 142 James Str...