Walkabout by Ken Hirter
New Horizons
By Ken Hirter This month's Walkabout finds me at one of my favorite thrift shops along the James Street North strip, the New Horizons Thrift Store; "The shop with the bright inviting yellow double doors”. Upon entering the doors you will find a treasure trove from...
WALKABOUT: THE HAMILTON FARMER’S MARKET
By Ken Hirter Who doesn't love taking a stroll throughout the "Good Ole Farmers Market" whether it be indoors or outdoors in any given town or city. This month's Walkabout has me strolling throughout the Hamilton's Farmers Market that has been serving Hamilton for...
Walkabout Community – December 2020
This months Walkabout for December finds me reflecting, remembering & paying homage to the faces, shops and sadly some of those whom we lost along the way in 2020... Last January was the start of my Walkabout series of the shops & people whom make and made a...
Walkabout for November 2020 “FAMOUS RECIPE”
By Ken Hirter This month's Walkabout finds me as l like to call the "BEST LITTLE ROTI HUT" on King Street West, the place "FAMOUS RECIPE" of course. It is where you can just envision this...
Walkabout Community – Tokyo Smoke
By Ken Hirter This month we enter the beautiful colorful pockets of fall that is reflected along the North End, the James Street North Strip, Downtown Core & Corridors. It is where you...
Walkabout – Down Memory Lane
Submitted by Ken Hirter My role with The Breezes means that I get to visit many interesting landmarks of The North End and I get to meet and interview the people who make a difference. Many become friends. One of those special people was Ed Stewart. Ed was born and...
Walkabout Community – Mave’s Variety
Walkabout Community By Ken Hirter This month's Walkabout finds me at my favorite Convenience/Variety store and my gardening Center once again this year. Located on the James Street North strip and located at 227 James Street North you will find: Mave Variety; a...
WALKABOUT COMMUNITY: THIS AIN’T HOLLYWOOD
By Ken Hirter This month's Walkabout finds me at "This Ain't Hollywood" bar & tavern serving Hamilton & Hamilton's North End since the horse drawn buggy days of 1893. Formerly known as the infamous McKenzie House, since 2009 as the "This Ain't Hollywood" has...
New Horizons
By Ken Hirter This month's Walkabout finds me at one of my favorite thrift shops along the James Street North strip, the New Horizons Thrift Store; "The shop with the bright inviting yellow double doors”. Upon entering the doors you will find a treasure trove from...
WALKABOUT COMMUNITY: FAEMA COFFEEHOUSE
By Ken Hirter This month's Walkabout finds me sitting with Mario Ferri of Famea coffeehouse fame. Mario Ferri is Hamilton born & raised and is proud of his Italian Heritage and his Roots. Mario has been with the Famea Canada and group of Companies since 1993. Did...
