Small Business

Michael Kras
13 Nov 2020

VIDEO: Hamilton foodie hits up Barton Street’s hottest spots

It may be no secret to Hamilton’s most dedicated foodies, but the much maligned and misunderstood Barton Street strip is rapidly becoming one of Hamilton’s hottest food destinations with an exciti...

Craig Clark
12 Nov 2020

City of Hamilton will start publicly naming businesses that break COVID-19 rules

Hamilton city council decided on Wednesday that they will start making public a list of local businesses that are fined for breaking COVID-19 health and safety protocols. This decision comes after pre...

Michael Kras
12 Nov 2020

Hamilton coffee shop selected for $2,500 digital transformation grant

One of Hamilton’s favourite small coffee shops and community hubs is one of a number of local small businesses to have been awarded funding that will aid in their digital outreach efforts amid COVID...

Michael Kras
10 Nov 2020

Hamilton band Arkells releasing new holiday single about pub crawls

Hugely popular Hamilton rockers Arkells are dropping a brand new single this week; and like much of their music, the new track promises to be distinctly Hamiltonian. The new single, titled Pub Crawl, ...

Michael Kras
09 Nov 2020

A small-batch craft distillery is opening in Hamilton

Do you enjoy gin or go wild over whiskey? You’re in luck: Hamilton will soon see a brand new craft distillery open in the city. The Hamilton Distillery Company Limited (HDCL) promises small batch sp...

Michael Kras
07 Nov 2020

Steel Town Cider Co. has opened a retail shop in Dundas

Hamilton has become known for its craft beer scene, but many locals may not also realize that the city is also becoming a heavy hitter in the craft cider department. Now establishing itself in the cit...

Michael Kras
30 Oct 2020

New vintage shop Royal Flush has opened in Hamilton

A new vintage shop has opened in Hamilton and they just might have a winning hand of exciting, one-of-a-kind finds. The new shop is called Royal Flush Vintage Goods, and they recently opened their doo...

Michael Kras
23 Oct 2020

Here’s a list of Hamilton restaurants & bars with heated patios

In a typical year, patio season in Hamilton would be pretty much over by now; however, this isn’t really a typical year. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to put many of Hamilton’s restaurants, b...

Michael Kras
21 Oct 2020

Capitol Restaurant has opened its doors in Hamilton

Feeling hungry? You’re in luck! A new restaurant serving up tons of tantalizing, traditional fare with a twist has opened in Hamilton and is ready to help you fill that belly. That new spot is Capit...

Michael Kras
20 Oct 2020

Crème de la Crème Creamery has opened on Locke Street

If you swoon for all things sweet, a new shop for ice cream and artisanal Belgian chocolate treats that just opened on Locke Street might become your favourite place in Hamilton. The shop is called La...