Small Business

Michael Kras
17 Oct 2020

Cowabunga Pizza has opened on the Hamilton Mountain

The Hamilton Mountain just got a little more delicious, as a brand-new spot for pizza pies has opened its doors. Cowabunga Pizzeria, now open for limited takeaway at 536 Upper Wellington Street, seems...

Michael Kras
13 Oct 2020

New antique shop Yesterday’s Tomorrow opens on James North

If you love unique treasures and cool vintage finds, a new antique shop that just opened its doors in Hamilton just might become your new favourite place. The new family-owned shop is called Yesterday...

Michael Kras
08 Oct 2020

Here’s where you can pick a pumpkin in Hamilton

Autumn is here. Do you have your pumpkin yet? If picking pumpkins at pumpkin patches is a particularly prominent piece of your fall prep, you’re in luck; the Hamilton area is brimming with local far...

Craig Clark
07 Oct 2020

Hammer City Records is being pushed out of their James North location

Hammer City Records, one of the city’s stalwart places to buy punk, hardcore, and metal music, will be closing after new landlords allegedly told them that the shop is a little bit too “o...

Michael Kras
05 Oct 2020

Employee at Freewheel Cycle in Dundas tests positive for COVID-19

An employee at Freewheel Cycle, Dundas’ iconic bike shop, has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently self-isolating, according to a statement from the business. The news was originally shared...

Michael Kras
03 Oct 2020

Hamilton’s new bridal boutique Chantilly Lace opens its doors

With the grand opening of Chantilly Lace, Hamilton’s newest bridal boutique, local entrepreneur Chantel Powley is seeing a long-time dream finally realized. “I’ve been obsessed with fashion and ...

Michael Kras
22 Sep 2020

Hamilton co-working space CoMotion marks their 5-year anniversary

One of Hamilton’s premier co-working spaces – one home to numerous local businesses and start-ups – is celebrating a major milestone as it commemorates 5 years of operation in the city. CoMotion...

Michael Kras
03 Sep 2020

Two Hamilton coffee shops win Canadian small business grants from FedEx

It’s a proud moment for Hamilton’s small businesses as not one, but two of the city’s favourite independent coffee shops are among 30 Canadian small businesses recognized by FedEx and selected t...

Michael Kras
18 Aug 2020

Hamilton ice cream shop Sprinkles on Top is closing its doors

In a not-so-sweet announcement on social media, Hamilton’s popular ice cream parlour, tea room, and bakery Sprinkles on Top has said that it will be permanently closing its doors. Located on Kin...

Michael Kras
07 Aug 2020

Dr. Disc has reopened to the public

Good news for Hamilton’s music lovers and vinyl junkies: Dr. Disc, one of the city’s favourite record shops, has reopened for business and in-person browsing as of August 6th after seeing a tempor...