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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
20 Jan 2021

Hamilton Farmers’ Market vendors denied COVID-19 rent relief by city council

A member of the Hamilton Farmers’ Market Board of Directors has resigned following a vote from city council against supporting market vendors with rent relief during the pandemic. Council voted 13-1...

Robert Cekan
20 May 2020

Here’s where you can get locally-made face masks in Hamilton

As the world works together in slowing the spread of COVID-19, one effective method you can personally take part in is wearing a mask when in public spaces. If you’re looking for a more durable ...

Michael Kras
14 May 2020

Hamilton approves outdoor dining districts for restaurants during COVID-19

Hamilton city council voted 13 to 1 and approved a motion to create special outdoor ‘dining districts’ that will allow locals to safely patronize their favourite restaurants during the temporarily...

Robert Cekan
15 Apr 2020

This is Hamilton’s most accurate database of local businesses open during COVID-19

While many businesses have temporarily ceased operations during COVID-19, there are still hundreds of local Hamilton businesses making due by offering take-out, delivery, or online shopping. In suppor...

Michael Kras
20 Mar 2020

Here are all of the Hamilton restaurants offering takeout and delivery during COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has already been extra hard on restaurants and small businesses. With shops and food spots forced to close their doors in an effort to encourage social distancing, many in Hamilt...

Michael Kras
17 Mar 2020

New online tote bag shop helping Hamilton’s small businesses during COVID-19

With many of Hamilton’s small businesses making the difficult yet necessary decision to shut down or reduce operations in an attempt to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, their ability to contin...

Stefani Soliman
13 Aug 2019

Home of the Makers is giving local artisans a space to call their own

There’s no shortage of talented artists in Hamilton. Between visual art, crafting, clothing design, home goods, and more, our city is full of high quality handmade pieces. While the monthly James St...