The Egg & I is one of those places that only Hamiltonians know, but we sure do know it well. Though the Egg & I is most popular for their breakfasts, they also serve lunch 7 days a week and di…
The People’s Plan for Downtown Hamilton
Tuesday, March 6th saw the first public gathering of the People’s Plan for Downtown Hamilton community group. This citizens group (made up of representatives from the art, environment, heritage, immi…
Maple Syrup Festival at Westfield Village
It’s the most wonderful time of the year: Westfield Heritage Village Maple Syrup Festival. Located just outside Rockton, Westfield Village officially opened to public in 1963. It is one of the most in…
The Moses Residence
Toronto born and trained, architect Jerome Markson began his practice in 1955 and many of his first commissions were right here in Hamilton. One of his first residences, the Goldblatt Residence on Ame…
Places to Catch Live Comedy in Hamilton
Hamilton’s comedy scene has grown exponentially – a few years ago you could count on one hand the amount of venues where you could catch a comedy show. Now there are more comedians working the s…
“Foully Done in Death”: The 1909 Murder of Ethel Kinrade
One-hundred-and-nine years ago this week, 25-year-old Ethel Caroline Kinrade was murdered in her family’s elegant Herkimer Street home. Her younger sister, Florence, a church soloist and an aspiring v…
Playhouse Theatre to be brought back to life
The old Playhouse Theatre, home of City Kidz since 1998, will soon open its doors to the public once more after being purchased by Princess Cinemas. Located at 177 Sherman Avenue North, the Playhouse …
Beasley House Bistro
On the edge of the popular Locke Street South neighbourhood is the restaurant that has been a mainstay on the street for over 30 years; Beasley House Bistro. As the first building on Locke street, the…
Vanished Hamilton: The Market Square car park
Sometimes the simplest structures can have a huge impact, both culturally and visually. One such structure was the Market Square Car Park. The car park lasted all but a few decades, yet it still lives…
The Freelton Antique Mall
The Freelton Antique Mall When the weather just isn’t conducive to doing something outside, but you’re going stir-crazy inside, Freelton Antique Mall is the place for you. Two expansive floors of anti…