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RHYC Sailpast
Submitted by Royal Hamilton Yacht Club Sails blooming on the bay are a classic sign of springtime in Hamilton’s North End. On one special day each year, the Royal Hamilton Yacht Club holds its traditional event called Sailpast. This picturesque parade of boats,...
THE STORIES IN THE STONES – HAMILTON CEMETERY FREE PUBLIC TOURS
Submitted By Robin McKee Join us for a lively, informative tour of selected grave sites in historic Hamilton Cemetery. Each tour will introduce you to some of Hamilton’s interesting personalities and our rich history. No reservations necessary. Rain or Shine. Schedule...
Celebrating Community
By Nancy Hindmarsh On Mother's day weekend Sunset Cultural Garden and the North End Breezes hosted a Plant and Rain Barrel sale. There were over 175 plants for sale! There were rain barrels on site for sale and ready to order! If you missed getting a rain barrel,...
North End Families Displaced After Victoria Day House Fire
By Dafna Berner On what began as a typical Victoria Day Monday—tragedy struck at the corner of Hughson Street North and Simcoe Street East in Hamilton’s North End. Multiple families living in a building on that corner started the morning with plans like so many...
Richard Springer: The Founding Father of Hamilton’s Spiritual Community
By Brian Roulston In the early 19th century, Hamilton, called Head-of-the-Lake, coexisted harmoniously with nature. Its borders ran from Queen St. to Wellington St., once called Lover’s Lane. Young boys caught trout at the corner of Stinson and Erie Ave. Numerous...
Metrolinx is adding more train service at West Harbour GO!
Good afternoon. I am contacting you today to advise that increased service at West Harbour GO will come into effect beginning May 17, 2025. All existing Niagara Falls train trips on the Lakeshore West line will stop at West Harbour GO station, giving customers in...
About This Month – April showers bring May blooms of cultural celebration and remembrance.
By Chrissy Chrzan and Sheri Selway As we transition into the month of May, we honour the rich tapestry of Asian cultures during Asian Heritage Month, commemorating the resilience, achievements, and contributions of Asian Canadians throughout our history. From the...
Meet Robin Lennox, MPP Hamilton Centre
Yesterday marked the first official day of the 44th Provincial Parliament. As I took my seat, I was overwhelmed with gratitude to my Hamilton Centre neighbours who have placed their trust in me as their Member of Provincial Parliament. Over the past few weeks, many...
Green Venture Leading the Way to Create Rain Gardens in Hamilton
By Chrissy Chrzan It’s that time of year again—gardening season is on its way- and so is the North End Seed Exchange Box! If you’re itching to get your hands in the dirt and start planting, this is the perfect way to kick things off. Last year we had over 40 exchanges...
The North End Seed Exchange Box Is Back—Let’s Get Growing!
By Chrissy Chrzan It’s that time of year again—gardening season is on its way- and so is the North End Seed Exchange Box! If you’re itching to get your hands in the dirt and start planting, this is the perfect way to kick things off. Last year we had over 40 exchanges...
Paddles Up – Take It Away!
By Vivian Medley and Kathy MacFarlane On a cool, crisp fall day last October, the crew of Hamilton’s breast cancer survivor dragon boat team, Knot A Breast (KAB) spent the morning washing a season’s worth of dirt and grime off our 3 dragon boats. The freshly bathed...
Ward 2 Residents Deserve a Councillor Who Can Collaborate with Police.
By Kelly and Bert Oucharek While I don’t expect Councillor Kroetsch to don a superman cape and fight crime, what are reasonable expectations of our downtown Councillor during his last 18 months on council? I would hope that our elected official would work to foster a...