Recognizing the calming effect that a single plush teddy bear can have on a traumatized child, Lena Bassford is looking to get Comfort Bears into the arms of even more kids in Hamilton and beyond. There is one story that Comfort Bears founder Lena Bassford often thinks about. …

During the chillier months, what could be more comforting than a big, hearty breakfast? Nothing fills the stomach quite like it. From the traditional to the modern, you will find a wide range of tantalizing breakfast joints in the Hamilton-Burlington area that will be a perfect start to…

A new Hamilton business is mixing make-up with mimosas and the results are creating quite the splash. Alyson Harper, left, and Shonna Forrest bring close to two decades of make-up artist experience to Brushes & Bubbly. Photos: Amariah/@littletwigphotography What’s not to love about a new Hamilton business that…

Giving back to a local organization that is helping others is an important part of the holiday season – here are nine worthy recipients of your assistance. The holiday giving season is upon us. With so many organizations doing important work in Hamilton, choosing which to support can…

Emily O’Brien didn’t let a prison sentence for drug smuggling define her life. With a dash of determination, a pinch of perseverance and a whole lot of hustle, she’s concocted quite the recipe for success. Scanning the evening crowd at RELAY Coffee on King William Street…

Hamiltonians have really lucked out in the shop local movement. The city is buzzing with countless artists whose top-notch work sits virtually at our doorsteps, ready to be discovered. Throw your support behind the city’s creative visionaries and score a bunch of gift-giving cred at the same time…