Walkabout with Ken Hirter

By Ken Hirter Whether you were building an addition, back garden or deck; renovating or painting your bedroom, bathroom or living room, Arruda’s has been a neighbourhood staple for 40 years.  The store is a generational family run and owned business. It was...

By Ken Hirter With Spring comes change and a new look to our gardens and streets. It can also mean a ‘new look’ for ourselves. I stopped in at Bichette  (was La Bichette) on James Street North and spoke to Lauren, the owner.   La Bichette was...

 Submitted by Ken Hirter This months Walkabout finds me "Walking the Block" starting with the Lister Block where James Street North meets King William Street. I must say this has to be one of the best restoration and revitalization projects in downtown Hamilton,...

Submitted by Ken Hirter  This month’s Walkabout is a fond trip down Memory Lane and we bid a fond final good bye to the "Hamilton City Centre" formerly known as the " Hamilton Eaton Centre"  YESTERDAY:  The corner of York and James Street North has seen...

Submitted by Ken Hirter As the Holidays and a new year are on the horizon, l would like to give thanks. Thanks to the shopkeepers and the community, from the groups, volunteers and those who make a difference in Hamilton and here in the North End. This holiday season...

Submitted by Ken Hirter This Walkabout finds me visiting the Compass Community Health Center’s Senior Kitchen. It is where l spoke to the delightful and informative Leah Janzen, Community Development and Food Security Specialist. I asked Leah about the program. "Food...

By Ken Hirter This month’s Walkabout finds me back at the Welcome Inn Foodbank where l once again met up with the enchanting and wonderful Krista Rao. Krista has been a team member and wearer of many hats since 2015. Presently her role at the Welcome Inn Community...

Ken Hirter This September finds me once again at the Welcome Inn Food Bank - first featured in March of 2019. It is where l sat down and spoke to the delightful and engaging Barb Brow a North Ender through and through and Food Bank Manager. Barb started as a volunteer...

This month’s Walkabout finds me at "The Lighthouse Fish market", a staple in the north end neighbourhood maintaining old traditions and serving the food favorites of Portugal and Italy since 1985. Established as a family business by the late Francisco "Frank Miranda"...