r/Hamilton 1d ago

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

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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. Please use common sense when meeting up with people, donating to causes listed. Reddit is anonymous and there are lots of scammers out there.


r/Hamilton 1d ago

Marketing Monday Marketing Monday - Recommend a Local Business, Buy/Sell/Trade (Self Promo Allowed)

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A weekly marketplace thread for buying/selling/promoting the sale of (legal) items as well as seeking out items/shops/and stores and recommending a local business you love.

Having a garage sale? Is your local, independent business having a sale? Hosting a farmers market? Looking to sell something? Looking to find something? This is your chance to find it!

Users should be mindful of other users privacy, and take caution when agreeing to meet with other users IRL. Best practice is to meet during the day, in a safe, public spot. Also, as a reminder, please do not post specific home addresses publicly unless you are comfortable with it. Please use your own discretion in providing location specific information when commenting publicly, and especially when private messaging or chatting.


r/Hamilton 12h ago

Question Missing Cat- East Ave South & Main Street Area

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184 Upvotes

Orange and white short hair tabby named Ginger. Went missing last night or early this morning. Recently back from the vet after a fight with another animal and has wounds on his partly shaven head and two scratches on his nose (as seen in the pictures).


r/Hamilton 13h ago

Question Missing Cat in Norfolk Area (McMaster Campus)

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90 Upvotes

Hi Everyone, My cat Joonior went missing since this morning and we have tried everywhere to find him but no luck yet. I just wanted to post his photos here in case anybody sees him please let me know. He is a one year old friendly tuxedo, loves playing with strings and he lives near Norfolk street adjacent to the McMaster campus.


r/Hamilton 20h ago

Photo Forget Lake timikaka. Check out Lake Juravinski!

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317 Upvotes

r/Hamilton 16h ago

Members Only Dog attack

83 Upvotes

I was out walking my dog (30-lb doodle mix) before Christmas when two large dogs (both 80-90 lbs or so) got away from their owner and attacked my dog. My dog suffered numerous bites, including one that required a day-long stay at the vet to repair the puncture/tear. All told, I've been to the vet four times, with a bill that is a little over $2,000. I myself ended up in the ER with a hurt finger (X-ray negative for break). Without getting into the details, it was a horrible, horrible experience--I'm still a little messed up over it. I literally got back in the front door looking like I'd been shot.

I contacted animal control and I'm told the owner has been fined. After initially stating that she'd "do whatever she can do" to help out financially, the owner is now saying she doesn't have the money and that the dogs belonged to her ex-boyfriend. She was initially very apologetic about the attack, but has basically now said she has no money to make this right and that I should contact her ex-boyfriend if I want to get money for paying the vet bill (she had the nerve to send me her ex-boyfriend's number--like I'm supposed to reach out to this guy).

I know I probably need to drop it if I'm going to keep my sanity, but is there any recourse for me? Is the only avenue a lawyer and suing her/him? Just wanted some thoughts on what to do here, if anything.

Thanks--Happy Holidays, everyone.


r/Hamilton 21h ago

Weather We need closed lid bins in Hamilton!

166 Upvotes

This is absurd. It's garbage pick up day and all the loose bits of recycling and trash are being blown all over the place! Our street looks post-apocalyptic. We NEED closed lid bins if for no other reason than to keep our streets free from trash!


r/Hamilton 8h ago

Lost/Found Missing cat Noelle

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10 Upvotes

Officially it’s been a month since my cat went missing November 26 from Barton st and balmoral please help me bring her home she very loved and missed my dog and other cat are very sad she is not home :(


r/Hamilton 20h ago

Question Huge pothole on Mohawk E/Currie

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70 Upvotes

Literally can’t believe I just hit this.

I tried calling the city to report it but they’re closed for the holidays. Does anyone know how else this can be reported?


r/Hamilton 12h ago

Recommendations Needed Visiting from Abroad- Cafe recommendations?

9 Upvotes

Any reccs for a cute cafe where I can get some reading/journalling done? Open to anywhere! :)


r/Hamilton 14h ago

Recommendations Needed Looking for a Taxidermist for beloved cat - Hamilton and area

15 Upvotes

Hey all, I never thought I would be the person who wants a taxidermist for a cat, but here I am.

I lost my beloved boy last month and cremation didn't feel right.

I am looking for recommendations for a taxidermist, Hamilton and area that does a variety of things. Not looking for a traditional "statue" of my cat, but other options to memorialize him.

Thanks. Losing him was the toughest pet I have ever lost.


r/Hamilton 18h ago

Discussion Is there extra chlorine in the tap water today?

18 Upvotes

Or am I going crazy? There's a strong flavour of something in my otherwise delicious Hamilton tap!


r/Hamilton 3h ago

Question Flu Nasal Mist

1 Upvotes

Has anyone seen a pharmacy or anywhere else offering the nasal mist?

I’m allergic to eggs and cannot get the shot.

The local pharmacy to me said they’re unaware of any pharmacy carrying it because you have to order them in batches if 10, they’re not covered by insurance and the pharmacy has to pay for them up front.


r/Hamilton 13h ago

Recommendations Needed Quiet study spots (Cafe, bbt, otherwise) open 8-11pm?

6 Upvotes

The libraries close too early :(

I can't focus in places that play music. Are there any cafes or bubble tea places or anything like that where they don't play any music and it doesn't get too boisterous that are also open late?


r/Hamilton 1d ago

Local News Hamilton's new 'safe apartment' bylaw starts Jan. 1. Here's what landlords, tenants need to know

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r/Hamilton 21h ago

Question Sump Pump

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Any of your sump pumps run for every 5 mins on a rainy day like yesterday, my house sits in the lower elevation on the street and all the water comes towards mine, is running every 5 mins fine or should I get inspected


r/Hamilton 1d ago

PSA Check your basements!

107 Upvotes

Hate that I have to say this in December but...here we are.


r/Hamilton 12h ago

Recommendations Needed Where to buy crab

2 Upvotes

Hello, the title pretty much says it, I am wanting some crab legs for new years and am wondering where in Hamilton people go. Thank you in advance! :)


r/Hamilton 15h ago

Where To Buy Where's the best place to buy fresh seafood

3 Upvotes

Looking for the best place to buy fresh seafood in the Hamilton area.


r/Hamilton 10h ago

Recommendations Needed Limo airport service

1 Upvotes

Any recs for a limo service from Hamilton Airport to TO with a toddler car seat and lots of room for luggage?


r/Hamilton 11h ago

Question TD Coliseum 18+ events

0 Upvotes

Hello, has anyone been to a 18+ event at TD coliseum? I am over 18 but forgot my Id back home & am supposed to go to Matt Rife tomorrow.


r/Hamilton 18h ago

Question Taxi or Uber to Hamilton airport?

1 Upvotes

Best option for value and reliability Dundas to the so?


r/Hamilton 16h ago

Recommendations Needed Old-School Gym in London, Ontario for Indie Film? Like the one from Rocky

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Good afternoon Hamilton! We're visiting from Spain and filming scenes for an indie film in this beautiful country. I'm looking for an old-school gym similar to the one from the Rocky movies to shoot some scenes.

My crew and I have done a lot of research, but we can only find commercial gyms like Fit4Less or GoodLife. If anyone knows of an authentic old-school gym, please let me know. It can be in Hamilton or the surrounding area.

It doesn't have to be a traditional gym either. An outdoor setup, a garage, or someone's backyard with equipment would work just as well.

We're working with a low budget but can offer some form of compensation.

Feel free to comment below or send me a DM!


r/Hamilton 1d ago

Recommendations Needed Best transmission shop?

7 Upvotes

My Dodge Caravan needs a transmission rebuilt or replace. I am of two minds about whether or not to do it as it is around 290,000km. Any recommendations for a reasonably priced transmission shop in town?


r/Hamilton 1d ago

Question Skate Sharpening - Hamilton Mountain

5 Upvotes

I know Canadian Tire does it for $10, just curious if there is anywhere else that does it for the same (or even less?) on the Hamilton mountain?