Walkabout with Ken Hirter

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"...

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...