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James Street Bookseller 134 James Street South By Trish Gallant Photos by Lisa Vuyk If there is one thing that you need to know about me, it’s this: I love books. Like, to a ridiculous degree. I’m that person who has an entire bookcase of purchased and unread books and still finds herself standing in a bookstore … Read more
541 Eatery and Exchange 541 Barton Street East By Kandel Kindred Located at 541 Barton Street East are two electrifying teal glass doors, and what lies inside is truly remarkable. As I walked through the doors of 541 Eatery and Exchange I was in awe of the size of the place, it’s huge! From its … Read more
Vintagesoulgeek 279 King Street East By Kandel Kindred There is truly nothing more exciting than finding a unique treasure in a vintage boutique. Being someone who’s a huge fan of vintage style, you can imagine my excitement when I first found out about Vintagesoulgeek. From the moment I walked in I received a warm welcome … Read more
Wide Awake and I’m Dead Tired: How Five Punk-Rock Lifers Are Making One Last Stand in Hamilton By Andrew Baulcomb It’s nearly 8 p.m. on a warm evening in June, and the sun is still floating lazily above Gage Park in the city’s east end, refusing to dip below the horizon on one of the … Read more
Area musicians not afraid to show Tiger-Cat stripes By Andrew Baulcomb Arkells may hold the title for the most infectious CFL anthem with “Ticats Are Hummin,’” but they’re not the only group in town with a love of the Tabbies. Ahead of Sunday’s Grey Cup matchup between Hamilton and Saskatchewan, here’s a selection of five … Read more