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East-end staple Rankin’s Bar & Grill has served its last pint

By Meredith MacLeod Jun 1, 2025

Hamilton landmark served patrons for 45 years, surviving as a three-generation family business that, over 87 years, evolved from a china shop to a snack bar to a classic neighbourhood restaurant. The TV classic Cheers has been in the news recently following the death of George Wendt, who…

Food + Drink

ON THE MENU: WHAT’S OPENED AND CLOSED ON THE LOCAL RESTAURANT SCENE

By Suzanne Zandbergen Nov 2, 2024

Here's a list of what has come, gone and changed in Hamilton and Burlington in October. Launched & opening soon Craig’s Cookies (188 Locke St. S., Hamilton) The much-anticipated bake shop has finally opened a location on Locke Street, slinging its cookies renowned for…

Arts + Culture

EXCLUSIVE: Beloved Casbah will soon stop rockin’

By Kerry Doole Nov 1, 2024

One of Hamilton’s most important and vibrant live music venues will close in January to make way for condos, says owner and operator Brodie Schwendiman. The Casbah will soon rock no more. That is the momentous news emanating from the corner of King Street West and Queen Street…