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A day just for Hamilton

Hamilton Day celebrates all the businesses that make this city great. So get out on Nov. 1-3 to support local. Hamilton Day is no longer a day, it’s now a weekend of celebrating local businesses and promoting the importance of keeping shopping dollars in our city. An initiative…
Food + Drink

Shop local, shop indie

With skyrocketing food prices and big-chain profits, one Hamiltonian made it her mission to find local small grocers to support. Here are the gems she found. In 2023, I embarked on a mission to replace all the grocery shopping dollars I usually spent at the big three grocery…
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Wrap up experiences this gift-giving season

From must-see shows and creative studio time to thoughtful subscriptions and the glories of local nature, there are plenty of ways to show your love to friends and family with events, adventures and learning opportunities. We Are the Champions Experience the power and glory of Queen's iconic…
Arts + Culture

GIFT GUIDE: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Give the gift of local this season with Hamilton's ultimate gift guide! We are blessed when it comes to the shop local movement. Hamilton and Burlington are home to countless shops and artisans and artists selling interesting and inspired gifts for anyone on your holiday list. You’ll feel…
Food + Drink

Give the gift of season’s eatings

Your mouth will water just reading about the delicious food products being created and served in Hamilton and Burlington. One of these delightful gifts would be a perfect addition to a stocking, tree or holiday table near you. It comes as no surprise that buying local continues…
City Life

‘Scout’-ing out Hamilton

The cute red fox that normally serves as Hamilton Public Library mascot is pitching in on the ‘Spend it Here’ campaign. So far, the cuddly red fox has tucked into a plate of pancakes at The Village Restaurant in Stoney Creek, visited Hamilton’s largest aromatherapy gift shop Just…