Walkabout with Ken Hirter

Ken Hirter This month's Walkabout is all about getting out and walking about the great neighborhoods in  Hamilton. Here are a few of my favorite streets and neighborhoods to check out during March Break. North End The North End is a wonderful neighborhood. The...

By Ken Hirter The Humble Bee based in east Hamilton proudly presented their 5th Annual Winter Solstice and Bee Ball on Saturday December 21st. It was an enjoyable evening seeing people dancing into the night and having fun. What a great way to kick start the Winter...

By Ken Hirter As the holiday season fast approaches and with a new year on the horizon, It is time to look back throughout the past year. It is about the people, places, things and of course the celebrations held throughout the calendar year. It truly made my...

By Ken Hirter When we think of Fall, we have cherished memories of Autumn Festivals and events. In Hamilton we have the annual Fall Garden & Mum Show at Gage Park. This beautiful showcase has been delighting young and old since 1920 - 104 years! The event is held...

by Ken Hirter We gathered at the Macassa Bay Yacht Club on Saturday September 14th, a lovely sunny day, to reminisce and to celebrate some very special neighbours.  Our hosts were the North End Neighbourhood Association and the North End Breezes. Elizabeth Poynter,...

By Ken Hirter Many residents of Hamilton remember the era between 1982 and 2000.  We remember a giant of a man standing 6 feet 5 inches tall, an old school gentleman of his generation. l recently attended the premiere screening at the Westdale Cinema of Golden era:...

By Ken Hirter Despite the rain, over 500 people came out to celebrate the annual Park ‘N’ Party at Compass Community Health. The event was moved indoors due to the rain but that did not hamper the enjoyment of the fun and food although some of the children may have...

By Ken Hirter Did you know that the month of June is Seniors Month? It is a celebration of family and friends coming together on June the 11th to celebrate our seniors everywhere.   This year’s event for the Senior Diners Club at the Welcome Inn was where we all...

Submitted by Ken Hirter When you think about June, many think of summer solstice aka the first day of summer or the longest day of the year. For others the end of the school year for kids here in the North End. At Welcome Inn Community Centre their Summer Day Camp...

Submitted by Ken Hirter On Friday April 19th 2024 Compass Community Health held a Celebration of the Champions dinner to show their appreciation for their volunteers. CEO Kathy Allan-Fleet welcomed the guests and noted this year’s theme “For Our Everyday Champions”...

Submitted by Ken Hirter Those April showers will bring May flowers. Winter hibernation is finally over, so say Hello to Spring. Go outside, put on your walking shoes and take your walker, wheelchair, bike, bus or car over to Discovery Lane at Pier 8 . See the...

Submitted by Ken Hirter     l asked Manuel Picado, owner of Jamesville Hardware about the beginning of Jamesville Ceramics and Paints. Manuel and his family immigrated from Portugal and he is proud of his Portuguese heritage, and he is also a proud...