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New vision underway for Coppley complex

By Meredith MacLeod
Hamilton heritage developer Core Urban Inc. is about to begin redevelopment of historic buildings into a boutique hotel, residential rentals, offices, and hospitality spaces. Hamilton heritage developer Core Urban Inc. has been eyeing the historic Coppley Building on York Boulevard for more than a decade but the timing…
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Encore Bridal is fashion forward

By Meredith MacLeod
Sheyda Sayahi’s new boutique – which sells pre-worn and new wedding dresses on consignment – has recently opened in the historic King John Building downtown. Encore Bridal is a new consignment boutique in downtown Hamilton, offering a high-end experience while selling sustainable and affordable wedding dresses. Owner…
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FOR THE LOVE OF HAMILTON

By Meredith MacLeod
This regular feature highlights people from all walks of life who have embraced Hamilton as their new home. LOHIFA POGOSON ACKER is a consultant, business owner, hair artist, and speaker dedicated to community empowerment. Born in Lagos, Nigeria and raised on three continents, she is known for her…
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CITY VIEW: A life in hiding no more

By Meredith MacLeod
Lisa Stroud knew from a young age that though born a boy, she was truly a girl. She lived a double life while working in a male-dominated factory and raising a son. But she's now fully embraced her true self. LISA STROUD was born in west Hamilton…
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Hammer City Roller Derby: Rebels on wheels

By Meredith MacLeod
Hamilton's league is a pioneer in the sport’s resurgence in North America over the last 20 years and continues to provide a community for many seeking one in the city. Those who pull on roller skates and take to the oval flat track describe roller derby as playing…
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Hamilton teen to play in his second roller derby world cup

By Meredith MacLeod
River Evans will be lacing up roller skates while wearing a Team Canada jersey this summer. The 16-year-old Hamilton resident will represent his country in Brisbane, Australia at the Junior Roller Derby World Cup in late July.  River was a member of the last Team Canada, too, when the World…
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