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This gorgeous new cafe on Barton Street just opened!

REVIEW: https://trueresident.com/place/emerald-coffee-co/

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Cree/Métis Hamiltonian designer shows collection "Of The Stars" | TrueResident

Hamiltonians love to support local talent of all kinds and Cree / Métis Designer Angela DeMontigny’s return from London Fashion Week is something to celebrate just the same. DeMontigny is from Hamilton and was selected as one of nine Canadians to showcase her collection at London Fashion Week earlier this year. Following Fashion Week, her…

Hamilton designer Angela DeMontigny has a new collection on display!

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Mini egg heaven! No one does it better than Cake and Loaf Bakery when it comes to making treats in Hamilton.

Read more: https://trueresident.com/place/cake-and-loaf-bakery/

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Experience dining like the French do right in the heart of Hamilton 

 REVIEW: http://bit.ly/TheFrenchHamilton

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Firehouse Subs is OFFICIALLY OPEN TODAY!!

Do yourself a favour and try one of these loaded sandwiches 

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The wait is over — Farm Boy in #HamOnt is now open! Read more: http://bit.ly/FarmBoyHamilton

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If amazing #brunch is what you crave, look no further than Motel Restaurant

 Review: http://bit.ly/MotelResto

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One lucky winner will win high tea for two ($44 value) at Heaven's Kitchen!

Enter on Instagram: http://bit.ly/HeavensKitchen

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Transport yourself to a holiday getaway in #HamOnt’s newest #coffeeshop — Cafe Mondo! 

 REVIEW: http://bit.ly/CafeMondo

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Justin Trudeau supports Hamilton steel plants against U.S. tariffs | TrueResident

There’s been a lot of talk around the city lately about President Donald Trump potentially placing tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum. Whether you work in the industry or not, it’s a big deal for many who live in Hamilton — Canada’s steel capital — and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is visiting some of the…

PM @justintrudeau made an appearance in Hamilton today showing support for steel companies and workers

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February 2018 Hamilton Real Estate Stats | TrueResident

The REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington (RAHB) reports that 779 sales were processed through MLS® for February 2018 — that translates to 40.3% LESS sales than February of last year. Moreover, the average price of all residential listings was 1.0% lower when compared to February 2017. Average days on the market has also increased to 36; a stark…

Hamilton's real estate sales dropped 40% when compared to February of last year! 😯

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Emergency roadwork starting tonight for Main Street West | TrueResident

Crews will begin emergency resurfacing work on the eastbound lanes of Main Street West this evening around 7 p.m.. The announcement was made in early March, shortly after the city surpassed their annual pothole complaint record before the end of February. The eastbound lanes of Main Street West between Cootes Drive and the Highway 403…

Finally something is being done about those potholes

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Oscar Best Picture winner was filmed in Hamilton | TrueResident

If you were watching the Oscars last night, you’ll know that director Guillermo del Toro’s The Shape of Water was nominated for thirteen awards, winning Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Score, and Best Production Design. And the Oscar goes to… pic.twitter.com/M7o7QJKacs — The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 5, 2018 While we’re big fans of any of del Toro’s…

Last night's Oscar for Best Picture went to director Guillermo del Toro's "The Shape of Water" which was heavily filmed in #HamOnt! So proud of del Toro and our city 😀

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Hamilton responds with love to Locke Street vandals | TrueResident

A mob of 30 masked individuals stormed Hamilton’s popular Locke Street Saturday night creating an estimated $100,000 of damage to the street’s businesses and parked cars. Businesses located near the southern end of Locke Street seemed to have gotten the brunt of the damage with several smashed windows reported at Pippa & Prue, Donut Monster,…

Hamilton responds to the Locke Street attack in the most Hamilton way: with love.

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Hamilton getting huge snowfall tonight | TrueResident

Well it was good while it lasted. After being the warmest place in Canada yesterday, Mother Nature is quickly balancing the scale on Hamilton by dumping an estimated 15 to 30 cm of snow tonight. What will start off as rain this afternoon will quickly turn to snow as northeasterly winds will pull in colder…

The snow starts falling this evening. Expect up to 30 cm.

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Hamilton broke its annual pothole complaint record before end of February | TrueResident

That’s right. There’s been more than 223 legal claims resulting from pothole damage for 2018; already more than any other year in the city’s history. The annual record prior to this was in 2015 with 197 total claims. Hamilton surpassed that number late this month. The city is not necessarily responsible for all of these…

This is just embarrassing...