The consolidation of a small chain of shops and the sudden closure of Democracy Café on Locke Street after employees unionized, are the latest in the city’s relatively fleeting history in specialty java. It is getting harder to find a place in Hamilton that serves a decent…

Independent bookstores in Hamilton have shown a once-unexpected resilience to the challenges they face, continuing to be critical to the city’s literary scene, offering slowed-down and personal experiences for shoppers, and serving as anchors of their neighbourhoods. Stepping into Epic Books on Locke Street, one of Hamilton’s more…

Campus will undergo a profound transformation over the next decade as it renaturalizes west side, adds more housing and creates entry gateways. A vision to transform the McMaster University campus over the next decade includes the renaturalization of what are large parking lots on the west side of…

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 November. Launched & opening soon Bohemian Beirut (90 King St. W., Dundas) Owner Maro Al Chamaa is known for his no-nonsense big personality and big flavours at his first two eateries in Oakville,…