Here's a list of what has come, gone and changed in Hamilton and Burlington in March. Launched Aquanova Brewing Co. (67 Frid St., Hamilton) After building its brand at various local restaurants, Aquanova is now bringing its high-quality, uniquely crafted beers in a newly opened unique, pet-friendly space…

Here's a list of what has come, gone and changed in Hamilton and Burlington in January. Launched  Afro Fusion Resto (337 James St. N., Hamilton)Dine in or take out from the newly opened Afro Fusion Resto, which showcases rich natural flavours of West Africa.

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,…

Artist Julia Veenstra and her family have opened a gallery and café on Ottawa Street North that aims to elevate artists and make art accessible. Many great new business ventures were dreamed up during the pandemic. That’s the story of Crown & Press.

Artist Julia Veenstra and her family will celebrate the grand opening of the Art Deco-inspired gallery, cafe and event space on June 16. Things are happening in the 3,500-square-foot old Ottawa Street storefront now known as Crown & Press Gallery. When I sat down with…