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

By Suzanne Zandbergen
Here's our regular feature about what has come, gone and changed in Hamilton and Burlington in August. Launched & opening soon Bretonne Bakery (2025 William O’Connell Blvd., Burlington) Nestled in between the Palmer and Orchard neighbourhoods in North Burlington, this recently opened bakery and coffee shop bakes croissants,…
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Hamilton Winterfest: A cold blast of fun

By HCM
The city's celebration of the cold season has been around since the mid-1970s and this year it brings together more than 60 events and a Winterfest HUB on the rooftop at Jackson Square. Hamilton has a pretty remarkable collection of festivals. From the street-filling blockbusters to the near-historic…
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Love it or hate it, Jackson Square matters

By Meredith MacLeod
Hamilton’s downtown retail and office complex is perhaps the city’s most controversial development. But at 50 years old, Jackson Square is embracing what makes it unique. It’s likely a safe bet that few Hamiltonians feel ambivalent about Jackson Square.  There are two distinct camps: those with fond memories…
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Get out and about

By Carlye Morrow-Jackson
Beer, golf, frogs, rooftop patios, rinks and treehouses … There are so many only-in-Hamilton experiences to be had during the winter months. Here are a few of our favourites! Cold ones in the Cold Since craft beer and toques go hand in hand –…