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Hi there, here to admit I'm traveling with my family from the U.S. to Hamilton in a few weeks to visit filming locations for a certain (cough) popular tv show.

Where is a good spot to stay that's safe, clean, and near great stuff to do? I have never been in the area. I have seen some Youtubers and bloggers caution against staying central/downtown. Are there safety issues? If so, specifically where? Just thinking primarily of traveling with kids, want our environment in and around our hotel to feel comfy and safe.

Any guidance from locals is much appreciated! I hope it's not weird to post this. I just really need advice. Want to come explore your city! I'm a historian so recs on museums and sites also welcome.

Thanks so much :)

Put a couple bylaw officers out at centre mall, ticketing every boomer and/or truck driver sitting out front of metro and dollarama who all seem to love being in the way and a hazard instead of actually just parking.

The last few days I've seen the doors open and people going in and out. Anyone know what this place is being prepared for?

Hey guys, I know it’s supper last minute but it’s my grandma’s 80th today and our Elvis impersonator got sick and can’t make it. Do you guys know of anyone who could fill in ? Tia

Hey everyone,

I’m a big retro tech and gaming nerd living in the Hamilton / Golden Horseshoe area. I’m trying to find out how people locally manage to stumble into those legendary "jackpot" hauls. We’ve all seen the posts where someone goes to pick up a cheap Facebook Marketplace item and walks out with 12 CRT monitors, a dozen broken consoles, and a basement full of niche 80s/90s gear because the older owner just wants it gone.

I already do the usual rounds (standard thrift circuits, local FB Marketplace alerts, etc.) and I find decent stuff, but I want to know where the real volume hides around here.

For the local veterans around Hamilton/Burlington/Niagara:

• Are there specific estate sale companies, swap meets, or regional flea markets I should be marking on my calendar?
• Do you have any luck dealing with local e-waste, junk clearance companies, or scrap yards around the industrial areas?
• How do you guys network to find the older folks who are finally ready to clean out their basements of niche tech?

Not looking to steal anyone's absolute secret honey hole, but any pointers on how to break into the next level of local vintage hunting would be incredible. Thanks!

I wasn’t sure if they do and if they dont what is my best option ? thanks

Anyone know if places doing Thanksgiving pickups this year?

My usual korean spot is out of stock and I need some KN95s or KF94s, I checked Nations but I didn’t see any. Any recommended stores?

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Rather than the candidates, Hamilton Public Library has set up a media panel to discuss the big issues and help residents understand them when choose who to vote for

It will be held at Central Library from 6:30-7:30pm on Monday 19th

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There is a similar panel held by the Hamilton Community Foundation

Moderator
Teri Pecoskie, Managing Editor, The Hamilton Spectator

Panelists
Audrey Davis, Executive Director, Hamilton Regional Indian Centre (HRIC)
Kim Martin, Executive Director, Social Planning and Research Council of Hamilton (SPRC)
Matthew Van Dongen, Editor, The Hamilton Spectator
Leo Nupolu Johnson, Chief Empowerment Officer, Empowerment Squared

To encourage meaningful engagement with key themes and issues identified, a summary will be shared directly with mayoral candidates, inviting their response. 

 

When: Wednesday, October 7, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 
Where: Waterfront Event and Conference Centre, 555 Bay St. N., Hamilton

RSVP for that one here: https://hamiltoncommunityfoundation.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event?event_date_id=1099

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