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Re-opening act for Hamilton’s coliseum

By Meredith MacLeod
After 18 months and $300 million in renovations, Hamilton’s downtown entertainment complex will re-open as TD Coliseum on Nov. 21. It’s going to feel familiar — and entirely different. In many ways, TD Coliseum is a completely new, unrecognizable place. But for many Hamiltonians, it’s also a beloved…
Arts + Culture

HPO travels to worlds of famous composers

By Abigail Richardson-Schulte
Light Emerges on Nov. 8 features great melodies of Verdi, Elgar, Kilar, and Mendelssohn with guest conductor Nil Venditti. Editor’s note: HAMILTON CITY Magazine is thrilled to embark on a partnership with the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra that will feature each show of the concert season.  Take an orchestral…
Arts + Culture

Thrills and chills: Joe Hill and Linwood Barclay coming to Hamilton

By Meredith MacLeod
Two bestselling authors make gritLIT appearance as part of Tour De Fear mini-tour. See them Nov. 10, 7 p.m. at the Playhouse Cinema. Prolific horror author Joe Hill wants his readers to lose sleep over his work. “I want to make it hard for you to go to…
Arts + Culture

REVIEW: Classic play seems more relevant and powerful today

By Allison M. Jones
Dundas Little Theatre’s strong production of Death of a Salesman shows its themes of unfettered capitalism, the damaging effects of the pursuit of the American Dream, and the danger of the unchecked male ego resonate even more today than when the play debuted 76 years ago. Death of…
Arts + Culture

HAMILTON’S CELEBRATION OF SOUND

By HCM
2026 will be a history-making year in the city’s music sector and will chart the course for an amplified future. Hamilton is a city of music and 2026 will be a history-making year that will give music lovers plenty of reasons to celebrate.   It all begins with the…
City Life

OPINION: York Boulevard is a grand vision gone wrong

By Bill Curran
Hamilton’s gateway entrance from the west was once to be modelled after great European streets. But instead of being the ‘Champs Elysee of North America,’ the City caved to private interests and what was built is the architectural horror story it is today. There is a nearly 50-year-old…
Arts + Culture

Using art to escape cancer, even for a few hours

By Sarah Jessica Rintjema
A collaboration between the Art Gallery of Hamilton and the Cancer Assistance Program brings patients and families together to talk about art, forge social connections, and leave their diagnosis behind. Accessible, experiential, and enjoyable – that’s how the Art Gallery of Hamilton describes the innovative…
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)! Is there any better escape from the relentless news cycle, doom scrolling and polarizing politics, and any simpler way to…
Arts + Culture

Hamilton music makers you should know

By HCM
This city is a musical powerhouse. Here are a few local standouts sharing what they love about the place they call home. Killotine Who: Metal band, represented Canada at Wacken Open Air 2025. Members: Matt Fraser (vocals and rhythm guitar), Jesse Luciani (lead guitar), James Beck (drums) and…
Arts + Culture

Big Hearts tackles big ideas onstage

By Stephen Near
Food + Drink

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

By Suzanne Zandbergen
Arts + Culture

10 milestone shows at 101 York Boulevard

By Jamie Tennant
City Life

FOR THE LOVE OF HAMILTON

By Meredith MacLeod

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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)! Is there any better escape from the relentless news cycle, doom scrolling and polarizing politics, and any simpler way to…
Happening Now

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!
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Arts + Culture

Margaret Atwood’s ‘voice transcends literature’

By Meredith MacLeod
The Handmaid Tale author's sold-out show in Hamilton will raise money for Interval House’s emergency and support services for women, children experiencing violence. Iconic author Margaret Atwood’s upcoming sold-out show in Hamilton will raise money to support women and children facing violence. Inviting her to speak on the…
City Life

LIFE IN THE CITY

By HCM
PHOTOS BY BRENT PERNIAC AND DONNA WAXMAN CLICK ON IMAGE FOR FULL-SIZE SLIDESHOW Good Shepherd held its 25th annual Harvest Dinner fundraiser, Carrmen's Banquet Centre, Oct. 16Brian Melo performed at Good Shepherd's 25th annual Harvest Dinner fundraiser, Carrmen's Banquet Centre, Oct.
City Life

FOR THE LOVE OF HAMILTON

By Meredith MacLeod
This regular feature highlights people from all walks of life who have embraced Hamilton as their new home. RICK ZAMPERIN was born in Toronto and grew up in Malton and Brampton. His dream from an early age was to work in sports as a play-by-play announcer. His studied…
City Life

OPINION: York Boulevard is a grand vision gone wrong

By Bill Curran
Hamilton’s gateway entrance from the west was once to be modelled after great European streets. But instead of being the ‘Champs Elysee of North America,’ the City caved to private interests and what was built is the architectural horror story it is today. There is a nearly 50-year-old…
Made in Hamilton

FESTIVE FINDS: Your ultimate gift guide for the holidays

By HCM
Dive into our curated gift guide, where we’ve handpicked the perfect presents — found or made locally — to delight friends, family, kids, pets, and even yourself. And if you discover the perfect meaningful gift here, please be sure to say you found it in HAMILTON CITY Magazine!…
Food + Drink

On the frontier of fusion food

By Meredith MacLeod
Chef Ken LeFebour has made a career out of bringing together cuisines and cooking like a modern nonna. But grandmas everywhere may scold him about the title of his first book. Chef Ken LeFebour never cooks according to recipes and that is certainly reflected in the name of…
City Life

CITY VIEW: Committed to community

By Meredith MacLeod
Rudi Wallace is the executive director of the Hamilton Community Foundation and he shares with HAMILTON CITY Magazine his vision of his organization and the city it serves. RUDI WALLACE was born in Vancouver to parents who immigrated to Canada from Guyana. He grew up in Victoria and…
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