Relax and rejuvenate in Westdale Village

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Are you planning an afternoon outing with some girlfriends, or wondering where to hold your best friend’s bridal shower? If you’re in the Hamilton area, why not make your way to Westdale Village? Not only does this lovely little enclave boast a variety of wonderful shops, restaurants and cafés, but there are also … [Read more...]

A shopping experience for everyone in the International Village

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Sometimes we have to shop out of necessity and other times we just want to head out for fun day of shopping to discover something new. Whichever scenario, it’s important to go shopping in an area that offers a variety of shopping opportunities all within close proximity of each other. There’s nothing worse than … [Read more...]

Gore pedestrian zone: A new oasis in downtown Hamilton

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When people think about a city’s downtown core, what usually comes to mind is a concrete jungle filled with cars and busy people moving quickly from point A to point B. But in Hamilton, that’s set to change, as a strip of street beside a downtown park gets a makeover to lure lunchtime workers, shoppers and tourists … [Read more...]

Hamilton Chamber of Commerce announces new location

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Hamilton Chamber of Commerce is on the move. As of August of this year, all Chamber staff will be relocated to downtown Hamilton. The new address is 120 King St West, Plaza level 3507. The Hamilton Chamber will be holding a grand opening event the first week of September. “The Hamilton Chamber is proud to return its … [Read more...]

Ottawa Street an inspired shopping destination

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Ottawa Street is becoming Hamilton’s destination for inspiration. Under a new rebranding plan, the downtown street’s Business Improvement Area (BIA) is inviting shoppers to come down and be inspired to create new things with the products they purchase there. “It is our desire to engage with the Ottawa Street customer … [Read more...]

Fresh, fabulous food in Westdale Village

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If you’re planning a trip to Hamilton and are wondering where to share a meal with friends or colleagues, why not consider visiting Westdale Village? The leafy streets of this picturesque neighbourhood in the city’s west end are home to a number of excellent restaurants offering some of the finest food in … [Read more...]

Twitizens unite in #HamOnt

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By Chris Farias Around five years ago I was at a networking event, singing the praises of Twitter. I talked about how easy it is to share information, network with other like-minded entrepreneurs, or even have a good time watching the Oscars with 40,000 other people from the comfort of your chesterfield. My fawning … [Read more...]

Hamilton: Put a swagger in your step

Abundance of local economic news By  Neil Everson, Economic Director, City of Hamilton The global economy these days provides little reason for optimism. Consider what dominates the headlines: the European debt crisis, waning consumer confidence and the International Monetary Fund's prediction that China's … [Read more...]