Walkabout with Ken Hirter

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"...

Submitted by Ken Hirter This months Walkabout finds me hopping on the Hamilton Public Library's (HPL) Bookmobile or simply known as the Little Library on Wheels. Origins & History: Initially a bookmobile was an idea set in motion in 1949, brought forth and voted...

by Ken Hirter This months Walkabout finds me back here in the North End at "Our Corner Bar & Grill" which opened it doors in May of 2006. It was in the newly renovated (in the signature red and white) "Our Corners” that l spoke to the delightful shopkeeper and...

by Ken Hirter As we head into spring 2022 think fashion. On this month’s Walkabout l chatted with the charming Priya Mohan, shopkeeper and owner of SariKNOTsari and her charming and delightfully inviting shop on the James Street North. Upon entering this shop with its...

by Ken Hirter What's new for 2022 along the James Street North strip? Think hot, hot, hot! down ole Mexico way.....well sorta, or think of a staycation at home instead. This month’s new addition to the neighborhood finds me at the wonderfully colourful storefront of...

By Ken Hirter What’s new for January 2022 strolling along James Street North finds me chatting with the New Kids on the Block. The new to-go place is so cool, retro and a vintage throwback to just the good ole days of board games. This months Walkabout finds me at...

As you read this month’s Walkabout the Autumn leaves have changed and Jack Frost is nipping at your door; nothing is more wonderful than strolling through a park after the snow has fallen especially at this time of year. December 3 brings the lighting of the Christmas...

By Ken Hirter This month’s Walkabout here in the North End finds me at the no name plaza, established in the 1970's and newly renovated a few years ago. Upon speaking to the shop keepers, it appears no one knows the name of this plaza. So, for this write up, I'll call...