Small Business

Michael Kras
05 Feb 2021

Someone broke into Mosaic craft beer bar on Barton Street

During a time where it seems like a Hamilton small business is being broken into or vandalized every week, local craft beer bar Mosaic has shared the news that their storefront was impacted as well. L...

Michael Kras
02 Feb 2021

This Hamilton chocolatier is making stunning breakable chocolate hearts

Looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day indulgence? A brand new Hamilton chocolatier is specializing in a special treat that may do the trick. Cino Chocolates, a small home-based chocolate making bu...

Michael Kras
28 Jan 2021

Here is a new online directory of local small businesses in Hamilton

We’ve all heard it a thousand times, but it’s just as true each time: shopping local is more important than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hamilton’s small businesses and local institutions ...

Michael Kras
26 Jan 2021

A spot for small-batch handmade pasta noodles has opened in Hamilton

Sure, the prepacked Primo pasta at the grocery store is easy and convenient; but there’s something about fresh, homemade pasta that just hits different. Necessary Noodles, a new food purveyor in Ham...

Michael Kras
25 Jan 2021

A petition has been created to save the Hamilton Farmers’ Market

The Hamilton Farmers’ Market has been having a rough time. One of the city’s premier spots for locally-farmed produce, artisanal handmade products, baked goods, meats & cheeses, and takeaway l...

Michael Kras
22 Jan 2021

Hamilton Farmers’ Market might receive $30K in support from city council

Following intense public criticism over Hamilton city council’s vote against offering rent supports to Hamilton Farmers’ Market vendors amid COVID-19, council is now considering giving the market ...

Craig Clark
21 Jan 2021

City of Hamilton surveying local businesses on impacts of COVID-19

Local businesses in Hamilton have been some of the most impacted establishments amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Many have relied on curbside pick-up or delivery to try to keep afloat, while others have d...

Michael Kras
21 Jan 2021

A new cannabis shop is opening in Hamilton

Hamilton has been seeing a great number of brand new cannabis shops popping up all over the city in the last year; and now, the city is about to get yet another spot that marks the return of a brand t...

Jody Aberdeen
20 Jan 2021

Popular Hamilton karaoke bar thriving during the COVID-19 pandemic

How does a karaoke bar not only survive a pandemic lockdown, but thrive? Tracie England, the founder and co-owner of the venerable Tracie’s Place Restaurant and Karaoke Bar on the Hamilton Mountain,...

Michael Kras
15 Jan 2021

This Hamilton business sells clear face masks

With the fact that masks conceal the bottom half of our faces causes myriad issues, a Hamilton small business has attempted to mitigate those issues with a line of face masks that feature a clear wind...