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Saira Peesker

Hamilton Spectator

Hamilton, ON, Canada

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Past articles by Saira:

What they sold for: Century home in Waterdown sells for $1.3 million

Here’s a look at some houses that recently sold locally and what they sold for. WATERDOWN: $1.3 MILLION Address: 36 Union St., Waterdown Nearest main intersection: Mill Street South and Dundas Street East Asking price: $999,900 Selling price: $1,327,036 House size: 2,100 square feet Lot size: 12,110 square feet Taxes: $5,024 in 2021 The stone house includes a renovated kitchen and separate… → Read More

What they sold for: Restored Beasley home sells for $751,000

Here’s a look at some houses that sold locally in October and what they sold for. BEASLEY: $751,000 Address: 174 Mary St. Nearest main intersection: Cannon Street East and John Street North Asking price: $674,900 Selling price: $751,000 House size: 1,262 square feet Lot size: 3,250 square feet Taxes: $2,900.55 in 2021 Bedrooms: 4 Historic touches include a claw-foot tub and classic vanity in the… → Read More

What they sold for: 437-square-foot studio sells for $240,000

Here’s a look at some houses that sold locally in September and what they sold for. DOWNTOWN STONEY CREEK: $240,000 Address: 1A-5 Applewood Ave. The seller owned three units in this building as investments and sold them all over about a month, says realtor Michael St. Jean.Supplied by Michael St. Jean Nearest main intersection: King Street East and New Mountain Road List price: $249,900 Selling… → Read More

The Boot Shop is closing

Someone from the company’s head office told The Spectator the closure could be ‘any time,’ and a person who answered the phone at the local store said... → Read More

Collective Project cannabis drinks appear to be a hit

The company’s blood orange, yuzu and vanilla-flavoured drink was the fifth most-popular drink sold by the Ontario Cannabis Store in June and August, a... → Read More

Breathing new life into an old cigar factory

Hamilton real estate investment firm Forge & Foster is restoring a former cigar factory in Strathcona → Read More

What they sold for: One-bedroom condo in east Burlington nets $472,500

Here’s a look at some houses that sold locally in August and what they sold for. Buyers of this 580 square feet condo will use it as an investment, renting it out.photos courtesy of Michael St. Jean BURLINGTON: $472,500 Address: #217-1940 Ironstone Dr., Burlington Nearest main intersection: Appleby Line and Upper Middle Road List price: $439,900 Selling price: $472,500 House size: 580 square… → Read More

Hamilton-designed watch will soon hit the market

A new locally-designed watch will soon hit the market → Read More

What they sold for: Ranch on the edge of Dundas sells for a cool $900,000

Here’s a look at some houses that sold locally in June and what they sold for. This ranch on the outskirts of Dundas sold for $900,000.Courtesy of Drew Woolcott DUNDAS: $900,000 Address: 197 Pleasant Ave. Nearest main intersection: Turnbull and Old Ancaster roads Asking price: $799,000 Selling price: $900,000 House size: 1,238 square feet Lot size: 7,086 square feet Taxes: $4,710.80 in 2020… → Read More

Hamilton’s National Sports shuts down Sunday

The 970 Upper Wentworth St. store is open for in-person shopping until June 27 → Read More

Rapid COVID tests available free to Hamilton businesses

The tests are also being offered through chambers of commerce in Stoney Creek, Burlington, Brantford-Brant, Grimsby, Paris and Port Dover. → Read More

Anyone eagerly awaiting the new Latte Larry’s on James Street North will be waiting indefinitely

Anyone eagerly awaiting the new Latte Larry’s on James Street North will be waiting indefinitely. The signage hanging in the window of 150 James St. N. is just for jokes, an homage to the “spite store” opened by Larry David in the TV show “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” Local residents and business owners say Oliver Knutton hung the sign in the window last year before shuttering his store O’s Clothes.… → Read More

Habitat for Humanity’s Restore launches online shop

Inventory for the Nash Road location depends on donations → Read More

Vital Signs: Pandemic job losses hit Hamilton artists particularly hard

Artists have been particularly hard-hit by the economic effects of COVID, ‘especially those relying primarily on in-person attendance,’ according to t... → Read More

Wellness product company co-founded by Ancaster woman

Jessica Sheppard, 26, and Rhaelyn Gillespie launched Taurah in November → Read More

Hamilton-raised Kobo founder is new Perimeter chair

Mike Serbinis, 47, grew up on the east Mountain and has gone on to build numerous tech companies → Read More

What they sold for: Stoney Creek bungalow sells for $801,000 after 48 showings

Here’s a look at some houses that sold locally in April and what they sold for. Stoney Creek: $801,000 Address: 89 Donn Ave. Nearest main intersection: Queenston Road and Lake Avenue Asking price: $699,900 Selling price: $801,000 House size: 1,188 square feet Lot size: 10,729 square feet Taxes: $3,801 in 2020 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Sold: April 6 Closes: Aug. 4 Main floor: Kitchen, dining room,… → Read More

Korean restaurant, Alirang, on Main Street West closed for business

The location on Main Street West had a “for lease” sign up in January. → Read More

Hamilton-made cannabis topical headed for Ontario Cannabis Store

Shine by Earth Kisses Sky — will be available from the Ontario Cannabis Store on May 12. → Read More

Westdale in transition: Hamilton student houses selling as online learning means fewer tenants

More people are looking to convert student houses into single-family homes. → Read More