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JUNOS MOMENTS 2026: Joni, Nelly, a PM, a surprise Rush song and Drake’s feud paused

By Meredith MacLeod
Hamilton was centre stage at Canada’s Biggest Night in Music for many memorable musical moments. On a night that felt like a big celebration of being Canadian, two legends of music were honoured, Rush made a surprise appearance, Prime Minister Mark Carney got a rousing welcome, and…
Arts + Culture

My wild weekend at The JUNOs

By Dylan Hudecki
That was quite the party Hamilton just hosted – wild, scrappy, and completely alive, says music writer Dylan Hudecki. Check out his whirlwind weekend of musical memories! When The JUNO Awards of 2026 landed in Hamilton, it felt less like a single event and more like…
Arts + Culture

Hamilton teacher named MusiCounts Teacher of the Year at The JUNO Awards

By Meredith MacLeod
Raquel McIntosh of Adelaide Hoodless Elementary School accepted the award from members of Arkells on the live broadcast from TD Coliseum. On Canada’s Biggest Night In Music in Hamilton, a city teacher was named MusiCounts Teacher of the Year. It was fitting that it was guitarist…
Arts + Culture

48 HOURS IN HAMILTON: A music lover’s curated weekend

By Dylan Hudecki
Whether you’re a frequent visitor or taking in Hamilton for the first time during JUNO Week, musician and music writer Dylan Hudecki offers suggestions for spending a music-focused weekend in the city. SEE ALL OUR JUNOS COVERAGE HERE! Welcome to the Hammer,…
Arts + Culture

Theatre Aquarius releases video from upcoming musical

By HCM
‘New Orleans is Sinking’ is the first glimpse of music from the upcoming It’s a Good Life if You Don’t Weaken. Be among the first to experience “New Orleans Is Sinking,” the first song released from the highly anticipated world-premiere musical It’s a Good Life If You Don’t…
City Life

Hounds of Hamilton

By HCM
We need a big dose of dogs these days so HAMILTON CITY Magazine's new feature celebrates the city's canines. Send in your dogs (and cats)! Escape the relentless news cycle, doom scrolling and polarizing politics, and find joy and laughter in pets. Hounds of Hamilton…
Made in Hamilton

Resilient city: Elbows Up in the Hammer

By Eugene Ellmen
Food + Drink

ON THE MENU: WHAT’S OPENED AND CLOSED ON THE LOCAL RESTAURANT SCENE

By Suzanne Zandbergen
City Life

Lessons from a walkable Montreal

By Meredith MacLeod
Arts + Culture

2026 JUNO WINNERS: A full list

By HCM

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THINGS TO DO IN HAMILTON, BURLINGTON

By HCM
We are spoiled for things to see and do in #HamOnt and #BurlOn. HAMILTON CITY Magazine helps you keep up with it all. Think of us as your plugged-in friend who knows all the cool stuff happening around town! Get out and enjoy – and tell them HCM sent you!
Arts + Culture

The JUNO Awards: Hamilton 2026

By HCM
HAMILTON CITY Magazine is proud to be a media partner of The JUNO Awards. Check out our coverage below, and check back for more online-exclusive content leading up to The JUNOS! JUNOS in Hamilton: 'Lightning in a bottle' Hamilton…
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City Life

Hounds of Hamilton

By HCM
We need a big dose of dogs these days so HAMILTON CITY Magazine's new feature celebrates the city's canines. Send in your dogs (and cats)! Escape the relentless news cycle, doom scrolling and polarizing politics, and find joy and laughter in pets. Hounds of Hamilton…
Made in Hamilton

OPINION: Turning up the volume on Hamilton

By Greg Dunnett
Music and culture are powering this city’s economic beat and creating a city soundtrack all its own. As we officially enter our Year of Music, I have a secret to let you in on … Hamilton isn’t becoming a music city. It already is one. And the return…
Food + Drink

Getting out: Music & menus

By Heather Peter
If live tunes help your food taste better, here’s a list of places where the grub is as good as the setlist! With this issue being HAMILTON CITY Magazine’s music issue, it seemed fitting to round-up a bundle of local restaurants where you can see and enjoy some…
Food + Drink

ON THE MENU: WHAT’S OPENED AND CLOSED ON THE LOCAL RESTAURANT SCENE

By Suzanne Zandbergen
Here's a list of what has come, gone and changed in Hamilton and Burlington in March. Launched & opening soon Armando’s Pizza Patties (154 Gray Rd., Stoney Creek)After much anticipation, Armando’s has opened with a tantalizing menu of pizza patties, meatballs, pasta, and Italian poutine. Its signature menu…
Arts + Culture

JUNOS in photos: Red carpet looks

By HCM
HAMILTON CITY Magazine was there for the celebrity sightings on the Skip Orange Carpet and behind-the-scenes at The JUNOS. Check out the gallery! PHOTOS BY BRENT PERNIAC AND BOB HATCHER Wasn't that a party? Hamilton played host to the 55th annual JUNO Awards and winners, nominees and Canadian…
Arts + Culture

My wild weekend at The JUNOs

By Dylan Hudecki
That was quite the party Hamilton just hosted – wild, scrappy, and completely alive, says music writer Dylan Hudecki. Check out his whirlwind weekend of musical memories! When The JUNO Awards of 2026 landed in Hamilton, it felt less like a single event and more like…
Made in Hamilton

Resilient city: Elbows Up in the Hammer

By Eugene Ellmen
Hamiltonians are telling Donald Trump to take his tariffs and stuff it. Here are four ways we are taking action. Last spring, only weeks after Donald Trump’s inauguration, the future of Hamilton’s economy looked bleak. Trump imposed 25 per cent tariffs on the Canadian steel industry in March,…
Arts + Culture

2026 JUNO WINNERS: A full list

By HCM
Awards were handed out in 52 categories over two ceremonies. An industry-only gala on Saturday saw winners in 47 categories named, with five presented during the live broadcast on Sunday. There is a strict Canadian content requirement to qualify for nomination for a JUNO Award. Two award…
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