Regular visits to a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) can offer relief from everything from tension headaches and sciatica to fibromyalgia and insomnia. They are also a terrific way to keep your neck and shoulders relaxed and supple if you spend your day sitting at a desk—and can do wonders for back pain associated with … [Read more...]
Maybe you’d like to gear up for summer with a cute, short haircut. Or perhaps you’re thinking you might go from blonde to brunette. If you’re looking for a great new ‘do, why not head to Concession Street? Along with its tremendous sense of history—as Hamilton Mountain’s oldest business district—Concession … [Read more...]
If you’re planning a dinner party or simply looking for something savoury and delicious to serve for a no-fuss weeknight meal, be sure to pay a visit to Concession Street. Hamilton Mountain’s oldest business district—which recently celebrated its 100th birthday—is home to several stores where you’ll find a fine … [Read more...]
(Toronto, Ontario) –The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) released a discussion paper today calling for a change in the conversation on austerity and an Ontario Budget that focuses on economic growth and help for struggling families. The OFL also announced the launch of a province-wide community … [Read more...]
Check out the Berlin-based Zew Institute's report on European sentiment about the eurozone's economic forecast for 2013 at http://www.zew.de/en/presse/2236. A summary: The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment for Germany has increased by 16.7 points in February 2013. The indicator now stands at a level of 48.2 points. … [Read more...]
Are you a big fan of radio control? Do you like to spend your evenings mapping the Milky Way? If you’re an enthusiastic hobbyist of either persuasion, make sure to plan a visit to Concession St. In addition to its status as Hamilton Mountain’s oldest commercial district, Concession St. boasts two unique stores where RC … [Read more...]
We've heard a lot about the disappearing middle class - the notion that the territory between the rich and the working poor is shrinking thanks to job loss, the escalating cost of living and stagnating incomes. Though the middle-class is often romanticized, especially in political speeches, as the backbone of the country, … [Read more...]
The birthplace of the Buffalo wing will open its first location in Canada right here in Hamilton. The Anchor Bar will officially open its doors Friday at 11:30 a.m. Check out the chicken handles on the doors from King Street. The restaurant is beside the Sheraton Hotel in the former Waltz. They've chosen to publicly … [Read more...]
Kirk LaPointe, former editor-in-chief of The Hamilton Spectator, has launched a new blog called the media manager which offers some thought-provoking insights into the ever-shifting media landscape. Check out Tuesday's blog on the Washington Post's experiment with Truthteller - an automatic fact-checking device for … [Read more...]
When Walmart came to Canada in 1994, Canadians held the company to account for its buying policy. Shoppers were excited to have the U.S. discount retailer come north of the 49th, but not at any price. Walmart was pressured to buy Canadian, and has often been pressured to buy American. In fact, Walmart CEO Bill Simon … [Read more...]
