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The City of Hamilton, Ontario.

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Food

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Public listing of restaurant inspections and disclosures in Hamilton HamOnt Food

Official City Info

Local Media

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Local News TheSpec
Local News CBC Hamilton
Local News blog focused on Urban issues. Local authors Raise the Hammer
News with focus on Ancaster, Dundas, the Mountain and Stoney Creek Hamilton Community News
Urban + Civic affairs Urbanicity
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Subreddit for buying/selling in the GTA /r/gtamarketplace
Kijiji - most popular listings site in Hamilton Kijiji

/r/Hamilton

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Employees at the Upper James Wendy's near Mohawk Rd.

Are you guys, ok? Every time I go there everyone seems so stressed and unhappy. You guys good?

27 Comments
2025/02/03
00:39 UTC

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Where to donate in Hamilton?

Looking for an organization that accepts (brand new, unopened) socks. We have over 100 pairs to donate.

Any suggestions for Hamilton/Ancaster/Stoney Creek area?

17 Comments
2025/02/02
23:29 UTC

0

Parking Penalty Ticket-Hamilton

I went to Circle K for buying a few items at around 6:30 pm, parked the car in the private property parking lot (Shopping complex) and went to my friend’s apartment building right across the lot. When I came back at around 12:00 am, I saw a parking ticket for unauthorized parking issued at 11:47pm. Is it possible to dispute the ticket or would I have to pay it?

#parkingticket

11 Comments
2025/02/02
21:47 UTC

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Working at Value Village on Fennel

I applied for a job there and was wondering first how easy it is to get hired there? And second how are the hours and flexability etc I am flexable myself but just wondered

0 Comments
2025/02/02
22:13 UTC

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Avoid going down Wilson St. E toward Main St

There is currently a substantial jam caused by people wanting to go to Tiffany Falls and waiting to get into the parking lot on the road.

It’s fine going up to Ancaster, but if you are driving down, turn left at Montgomery Dr and by pass the jam through Lower Lions Club Rd. You can rejoin Wilson St from Lower Lions Club Rd.

Tried to report this to the non emergent line but they told us to call by law. By law office is closed on Sunday so I don’t think anyone can come and deal with the situation.

22 Comments
2025/02/02
21:40 UTC

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Melvin Avenue Explosion?

Last night there was an explosion in front of 265 Melvin Avenue. Not sure what blew up, but there was fire and smoke coming from a vehicle parked out front. I don't think anyone was hurt, as there weren't any ambulances sent but firetrucks did respond. Anybody have any info on this?

0 Comments
2025/02/02
19:56 UTC

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Any place that fixes stick drift in controllers?

Bought an Xbox Series S from FB marketplace at a pretty good price, but unfortunately the controller has some drift in the left stick.

Was wondering if anyone knows a local place that is known to fix these issues or any next best thing. I figured I'd just buy a new controller, but if I can save some money by just fixing this stick drift somewhere that would be great.

All help is appreciated!

0 Comments
2025/02/02
18:58 UTC

1

Loud noises around city

Is anyone else hearing like loud wind tunnels or planes flying to low. Barton Sherman area hear can here loud bangs, high pitch whistling, hard to describe.

8 Comments
2025/02/02
18:34 UTC

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Junior Kindergarten registration - first child, no experience

We are first time parents, how can we register our kiddo (4yrs) to school ? What is required on top of birth certificate and hydro bill? School catchment - Shannen Koostacin

TIA

4 Comments
2025/02/02
18:23 UTC

9

Winterfest Nova

Wondering if any parents have taken their kids to the new Jackson Square exhibit yet? Looks like $90 for my family of four and wondering if it’s worth it.

6 Comments
2025/02/02
17:19 UTC

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No water in the house - Help wanted

Hello, I live in Lansdale neighbourhood. Noticed all the water is shut off in the house. We had water until like 11 am this morning. Paying waters bills on time. I checked if there is any outage, but I dont see any on Google. Could it be frozen pipe? Please recommend solution/ affordable plumbing services. Thank you in advance.

15 Comments
2025/02/02
16:49 UTC

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James St S/N Walking Conditions

Can anyone tell me how the sidewalks are on James Street? I live by St Joe’s and I’m heading to James and Barton, I’d usually walk this but I’m not sure how icy it is?

*I have great boots with tread and everything, I just have a knee injury so I can’t risk a fall.

9 Comments
2025/02/02
15:58 UTC

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Grocery Shop Canadian list

Dairy Products

•Kraft (cheese) → Saputo, Armstrong, Black Diamond •Philadelphia (cream cheese) → Tre Stelle, Agropur •Yoplait (yogurt) → Liberté, Astro, Olympic •Land O’Lakes (butter) → Natrel, Lactantia, Gay Lea

Soft Drinks & Beverages •Coca-Cola, Pepsi → Canada Dry, PC sodas •Tropicana (juice) → Oasis, SunRype, Arthur’s •Gatorade, Powerade (sports drinks) → BioSteel •Starbucks (bottled coffee) → Tim Hortons, Second Cup

Packaged & Snack Foods

•Lay’s (chips) → Old Dutch, Covered Bridge, Hardbite •Doritos, Cheetos (tortilla chips) → Neal Brothers, Hardbite •Kellogg’s (cereal) → Nature’s Path, Quaker •Nabisco (cookies/crackers) → Dare, Leclerc, Voortman •Campbell’s (soups) → Habitant, President’s Choice •Heinz (ketchup, sauces) → French’s (Canadian-made), President’s Choice

Meat & Processed Foods

•Oscar Mayer (deli meats) → Maple Leaf, Schneiders, Pillers •Hormel (bacon, ham) → Olymel, Grimm’s •Tyson Foods (chicken products) → Lilydale, Maple Lodge Farms •Beyond Meat (plant-based) → Yves Veggie Cuisine, Gardein

Condiments & Sauces

•Hellmann’s (mayonnaise) → President’s Choice, Compliments •French’s (mustard) → Kozlik’s, President’s Choice •Hidden Valley (salad dressing) → Renee’s, Kraft (Canadian-made) •Tabasco (hot sauce) → Dawson’s, Piri Piri (PC), No Name

Baking Products

•Pillsbury (flour, baking mixes) → Robin Hood, Five Roses, Compliments •Betty Crocker (cake mixes) → President’s Choice, No Name •Hershey’s (chocolate chips) → Camino, Laura Secord, PC chocolate chips •Domino (sugar) → Redpath

Frozen Foods

•Green Giant (vegetables) → Arctic Gardens, Compliments, No Name •Stouffer’s (frozen meals) → President’s Choice, M&M Food Market •Eggo (waffles) → Nature’s Path, President’s Choice •DiGiorno (frozen pizza) → Dr. Oetker, President’s Choice

Coffee & Tea

•Starbucks → Tim Hortons, Second Cup, Van Houtte •Folgers → Nabob, Kicking Horse Coffee •Lipton (tea) → Red Rose, Tetley (some Canadian-made) •Nestlé (coffee creamers) → International Delight (Canadian-made), Beatrice

Personal Care Products •Colgate (toothpaste) → Green Beaver, Tom’s of Maine (some Canadian-made) •Dove (soap, shampoo) → Live Clean, The Green Beaver Company •Head & Shoulders → Attitude, The Unscented Company •Gillette (razors, shaving cream) → Schick (some Canadian-made), Personna

Copy and paste if you want to share :)🇨🇦 We should always be supporting local as much as we can !

46 Comments
2025/02/02
14:48 UTC

2

Supplies for Renovation

Now that we have been hit with tarriffs, how can I make sure that I am buying Canadian products in my planned renovation.

Any suggestions from Redditors?

1 Comment
2025/02/02
02:33 UTC

8

Found keys

Melvin area is where they where found

2 Comments
2025/02/02
14:07 UTC

26

Cost to euthanize a cat

My girl is nearing the end and I’m just trying to gauge price. My vet is closed until Tuesday.

24 Comments
2025/02/02
14:19 UTC

0

Did anyone else hear a loud boom sound near Milton/Barton Street area?

don't know what happened but it was super loud, but didn't shake the house. Wondering if anyone else knows what happened

2 Comments
2025/02/02
05:04 UTC

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Community Notice Board - Share Events, Make Friends, Find Roommates or Teammates, Local Charity Requests and More

https://preview.redd.it/byn3xqu11tp91.jpg?width=940&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d7da260662641bc73e382370c303b43552ea44d6

Know of an upcoming event in Hamilton that you think other sub members will enjoy? Share it here. This includes regular events plus neighbourhood association meetings and more

Does your local food bank have a specific request? Your charity organization looking for new board members etc? This is also the place

Want to make friends, find a roommate or recruit members for a club or sports team, do so here.

Self promo is allowed but no affiliate links, shortlinks or reselling tickets.

0 Comments
2025/02/02
12:00 UTC

42

What is still made in Hamilton?

Obviously steel, what else? What do we still make here?. Raw materials in, value added product out

92 Comments
2025/02/02
08:28 UTC

337

SHOP LOCAL; time to start avoiding American fast food companies!

Why don't we share our favourite indy/Canadian owned restaurants and fast food joints?

I'll start:

I recently discovered this chicken place where he somehow makes it so tender you can't tell when the breading ends and the chicken starts, its simply magical! Literally the best chicken I have EVER eaten, and I am a chicken connoisseur! My son says the home made sweet and sour sauce is the best he's ever had, and he is very picky.

Golden Tenders, 1150 King St E (365) 366-8108

P.S. I have no relationship with the restaurant, just limited to chicken due to severe Crohn's Disease, and I can actually eat their breaded chicken without pain.

113 Comments
2025/02/02
07:30 UTC

12

How will these tariffs affect Stelco?

19 Comments
2025/02/02
07:05 UTC

77

How are Hamilton businesses responding to tarrifs?

Just curious to see how your workplace, or small business is planning on dealing with the impending trade war..

Has there been any talk of shifting operations down south? reduction in hours or workers? ect?

84 Comments
2025/02/02
03:36 UTC

2

ISO Adult Bluegrass Fiddle Lessons

Have had a violin for a while but I’m looking to take it more seriously but the only fiddle lessons in the city I can find are Celtic. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

2 Comments
2025/02/02
01:26 UTC

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Found phone

Hey all! I found this phone at the walnut Road car park 5. Its locked and might belong to an older woman. Theres also a sticky note with "tina furlanetto" inside. I left it on the planter by the electric car charger. Hope whoever owns it, finds it 👍

2 Comments
2025/02/01
23:00 UTC

100

Snow plow boxed a guy in last night

Pretty funny honestly. Don't piss off the plow guy I guess

Westcliffe mall

33 Comments
2025/02/01
23:04 UTC

3

Where to buy bubble tea toppings?

My girl friend has been loving bubble tea lately and the topping you can choose from. Is there anywhere In Hamilton that sells that stuff?

2 Comments
2025/02/01
23:27 UTC

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Recommendations: Dyslexia & Autism Testing for Adolescent

Hello. Can anyone recommend a good place to get assessed for dyslexia and autism? It's for an adolescent and needs to be in person (with no web meetings).

I understand I'll have to pay out of pocket and there's a long waitlist.

Are dyslexia and autism testing included in psychoeducational assessments?

Thanks in advance.

13 Comments
2025/02/01
23:33 UTC

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