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Connected Histories: The Telegraph in Nigeria
McMaster Museum of Art — Exhibition Dates: September 1 to December 4, 2026
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Connected Histories: The Telegraph in Nigeria Exhibition Reception
McMaster Museum of Art — Exhibition Reception: Thursday, September 17, 2026, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. (remarks at 6 p.m.)
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Sisters of ’78
Theatre Aquarius Education Centre — SEP 30, 2026 TO OCT 17, 2026 at Theatre Aquarius Tickets: https://theatreaquarius.org/events/sisters-of-78/
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Strawberry Coconut Dragonfruit Cocktail
Never Board Games Lounge — New feature cocktail available for a limited time at NB! Strawberry and coconut infused with a touch of dragonfruit, the perfect sweet refreshment to enjoy on Canada Day or all July long.
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Dry Hopped Lager with Citrus Notes
Never Board Games Lounge — New feature beer @ the Never Board! A dry hopped lager with citrusy lemon and lime notes, it's light and refreshing. Only for a limited time.
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Blood for the Blood God Beer
Never Board Games Lounge — New feature beer in at the Never Board, only for a limited time. Come visit us and get a taste of "Blood for the Blood God" now!
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Gose with Berry Flavour
Never Board Games Lounge — Our last feature beer of the year is a goodie! Much like a sour, this gose has a tart punch before settling into a delicious light berry flavour on the palette. Only available for a limited time, at the Never Board!
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Light Lager Feature Beer
Never Board Games Lounge — Our new beer feature will appeal to fans of Corona and other light lagers. It's light, tasty & refreshing, perfect for a social evening of games and great company. Come try it before it's gone!
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Milkshake Mondays
Never Board Games Lounge — Milkshake Mondays, cheep beer on Tuesdays, cheep desserts on Wednesdays, and Date Night is back on Thursdays
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Cheep Beer Tuesdays
Never Board Games Lounge — Milkshake Mondays, cheep beer on Tuesdays, cheep desserts on Wednesdays, and Date Night is back on Thursdays
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Cheep Desserts Wednesdays
Never Board Games Lounge — Milkshake Mondays, cheep beer on Tuesdays, cheep desserts on Wednesdays, and Date Night is back on Thursdays
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Date Night Thursdays
Never Board Games Lounge — Milkshake Mondays, cheep beer on Tuesdays, cheep desserts on Wednesdays, and Date Night is back on Thursdays
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Sandwich & Drink Specials
Never Board Games Lounge — Join us any weekday between 12-2 for our sandwich and either soda or beer specials!
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$4 Off Pizza Per Person on Sundays
Never Board Games Lounge — On Sundays, get $4 off a pizza for each member at your table. Got 5 people, that's A FREE PIZZA on us!
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Bourbon & Co Live Music
Join us at Ye Olde Squire East Mountain this Friday night for live music from Bourbon & Co!… See more
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FINAL PLEA Live Music
Ye Olde Squire - East Hamilton (Fennell Ave) — Come out tonight when FINAL PLEA takes the stage at 8:30.
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Two for One Tuesdays
Cameron Motorsports — Introducing our newest special, Two for One Tuesdays! This means that you can add a second race, to your purchase of your first race, at no extra cost!
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What it's like to live here
Read the neighbourhood like a local: daily errands, green space, housing, and the current pulse around Upper James Street.
Daily errands93 nearby
Food, coffee, shopping and everyday stops mapped from local business data.
Walkable core95 close-by
Places within roughly a 15-minute walk of the neighbourhood centre.
Green space7 parks & trails
Parks, trails and outdoor stops nearby that shape the week-to-week feel.
What Scout's hearing around the neighbourhood
Three Mile Fire Department The Three Mile Fire Department is upgrading its ambulance equipment to better serve the community.
Scout's noteMandarin Restaurant Mandarin Restaurant offers free meals for children under 4 and half-price meals for those aged 5-12 at their buffet, with two locations in Hamilton.
Scout's notePizza Nova Pizza Nova offers a one-day $5.99 deal to support Variety Ontario and is the official pizza of Toronto's Rogers Stadium.
Scout's noteFreshii (Meadowvale, Mississauga) Freshii at Meadowvale is located across from the New Costco Business Centre on Winston Churchill and Highway 401, offering a healthy menu in a busy area.
Scout's noteThe Egg & I Restaurant Ancaster The Egg & I Restaurant Ancaster offers a popular breakfast and lunch menu with positive reviews for its fresh, flavorful dishes.
Scout's noteState & Main Hamilton State & Main Hamilton offers elevated comfort food and hand-crafted cocktails in a vibrant downtown setting, located five minutes off the Lincoln Alexander Parkway.
Scout's noteThe Burger's Priest The Burger's Priest offers a variety of burgers and is located on Upper James St in Hamilton.
Scout's noteBroadway Diner Broadway Diner in Hamilton offers classic American breakfast and dinner options in a warm, traditional diner setting.
Scout's noteRymal at Springside Getting around: Rymal at Springside is one of the transit stops serving the area.
Scout's noteWilliam Connell City-Wide Park The green space locals head to around here is William Connell City-Wide Park.
Scout's noteBoston Pizza Boston Pizza is a go-to local spot for a bite around here.
Scout's noteUpdated August 8, 2026
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What changed around Upper James Street
Openings, roadwork, civic decisions, development and public-space updates classified from recent source-linked local coverage.
Beware of sinkholes and scammers, officials warn, as Niagara recovers from storms, braces for more rainSt. Catharines, Ont., residents are being cautioned to keep an eye out for dangerous sinkholes that may open all of a sudden on roadways as damage from the devastating back-to-back...Beware, Niagara, St. Catharines2 Hamilton men charged after RCMP seize $4.5M worth of cocaine in major trafficking probeTwo Hamilton men are among three people facing drug trafficking charges after RCMP say investigators seized more than 170 kilograms of cocaine worth an estimated $4.5 million.Hamilton, RCMP, Two Hamilton'We need to deal with it': CUPE says underfunding, capacity issues impacting patient care at Niagara hospitalsA multimillion-dollar funding shortage facing hospital services in the Niagara region will inevitably lead to staffing cuts and worsening patient care, the Canadian Union of Public...CUPE, Niagara, Canadian UnionFord visits Niagara municipalities recovering after massive floods but gives no financial help yet, mayor saysOntario Premier Doug Ford says he has met with the mayors of two flood-stricken municipalities under states of emergency in the Niagara Region.Ford, Niagara, Ontario Premier Doug FordHamilton auditor finds 'systemic weakness' in city HR investigations of employee complaintsThe City of Hamilton's auditor general says widespread flaws in the municipality's workplace investigations denied many employees a fair process, with problems found in 13 of 14 files...Hamilton, The City, Hamilton'sService resumes on Lakeshore West following earlier suspension at Confederation GOGo Transit said trains are once again stopping at Confederation GO after a train struck and killed a person west of the station in Hamilton.Service, Lakeshore West, Confederation GO Go Transit
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10th Annual King City Pow Wow 2026
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10th Annual King City Pow Wow 2026
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28th Annual Honoring the Mounds Gathering 2026
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28th Annual Honoring the Mounds Gathering 2026
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Sat Aug 8
2nd Annual Neurodiversity Community Resource Fair
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2nd Annual Neurodiversity Community Resource Fair
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Sat Aug 8
Afro Food Fest Hamilton August 8
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Afro Food Fest Hamilton August 8
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Alchemy Hyrox Challenge
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Alchemy Hyrox Challenge
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August Ancaster (Burlington) West Coast Swing Dance
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August Ancaster (Burlington) West Coast Swing Dance
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Places in this neighbourhood, as photographed by the people who know it.
Burger's Priest
Edible Arrangements
Freedom Mobile
Pizza Nova
Topper's Pizza
Great Clips
Dollarama
Broadway Diner
Global Pet Foods
Winners
LCBO
State & Main
DOT Furniture
Starbucks
Darband Kabab
Subway
Mountain Hyundai
Mac's
Salvo's Gifts
Culligan
The Brick
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The quick read
What is happening in Upper James Street this week?
Upper James Street has 30 current event listings. Current picks include Yoasobi at TD Coliseum, Billboard Nation :: LIVE @ B-Side Social, Showtime for Cat Video Fest 2026 (Hamilton) playing Aug 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM - Playhouse.
What can families do in Upper James Street?
Family-coded listings near Upper James Street include North American Pie-Making Class (Hamilton). Check each event page for time, venue, price, parking, and local notes.
Are there free things to do in Upper James Street?
There are 17 event listings that look free or no-cost near Upper James Street, including Yoasobi at TD Coliseum, Billboard Nation :: LIVE @ B-Side Social, Showtime for Cat Video Fest 2026 (Hamilton) playing Aug 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM - Playhouse.
What is a good date-night idea in Upper James Street?
For a date night near Upper James Street, start with Chocolatier MasterClass (Hamilton), Fiesta Mexicana: A Culinary Experience, Mirror Glaze Cake Experience (Hamilton), then use the Eat & Drink guide for coffee, dinner, or a nearby stop.
What is in the local news around Upper James Street?
Recent local headlines around Upper James Street include 2 Hamilton men charged after RCMP seize $4.5M worth of cocaine in major trafficking probe, Hamilton auditor finds 'systemic weakness' in city HR investigations of employee complaints, Service resumes on Lakeshore West following earlier suspension at Confederation GO. The source links below the guide point to the original reporting.
What is Upper James Street good for day to day?
Upper James Street has 40 food and drink places and 3 mapped parks in the current Tiny Local Adventure map, plus current event and local-news signals when available.
Is Upper James Street a good place to live?
Upper James Street has 3 parks and green spaces, 39 places to eat, and 54 shops and services mapped within the neighbourhood. There are 30 homes currently for sale here. Use the guide below to judge the day-to-day fit for you.
What are homes like in Upper James Street?
There are 30 homes for sale in and around Upper James Street, priced from $649,900 to $1,799,900 (median about $919,900). See the Homes page for current listings.
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What is there to do in Upper James Street?
Upper James Street has 3 parks and green spaces, 39 places to eat, and landmarks like local landmarks. Use the curated day plan, or jump straight to Eat, Do, Events, Parks, Shop, or Homes.
Where should I park in Upper James Street?
Most of Upper James Street is residential with free street and lot parking near the parks and main streets. See Getting Here for mapped lots.
How do I get to Upper James Street?
Upper James Street sits in Hamilton, Ontario, reachable by car, by transit, or by the local trails for cyclists.
Can I see homes for sale in Upper James Street?
Yes — the Homes page lists houses currently for sale in and around Upper James Street, and can connect you with a local agent.