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CITY VIEW: For Santa and his elf, every day is Christmas

By Meredith MacLeod
Christmas performers David Milmine and Myke Hutchings – Santa Claus and Phineus the Elf – work year-round to bring the magic of the holidays to life. DAVID MILMINE was born and raised in Hamilton, growing up in Stoney Creek. With an education in business administration, he worked…
City Life

Ho-ho-holiday markets in Hamilton, Burlington

By HCM
Ditch the screen because heading out to local seasonal bazaars, craft sales and markets is way more fun than online shopping. Plus you’ll be supporting local artists, artisans and causes. There's no better place to get into the holiday spirit than at the many craft and artisan…
Arts + Culture

Fans flocking to festive, family-friendly and musical fun

By Allison M. Jones
Burlington’s Santa the Panto and other seasonal productions in Hamilton, Ancaster and Waterdown are proving popular as the transition to the holiday season continues on local stages. Theatre Burlington’s Santa the Panto is a festive family-friendly show for the “young and young at heart,” and the company says…
Arts + Culture

Unwrap Joy: Your Ultimate Gift Guide for the Holidays

By HCM
Dive into our curated gift guide, where we’ve handpicked the perfect presents to delight friends, family, and even yourself! Explore ideas that cater to every personality and budget, ensuring that your gift-giving is not only memorable but also meaningful. Spread the Hamilton love!…
Arts + Culture

A Hamilton holiday staple

By Stephen Brunt
JR Digs has created a heartfelt Christmas show that brings together the city’s musical powerhouses for a fundraising show that simply aims to do some good. Let’s get one thing straight. The JR Digs Acoustic Christmas concert, which returns for the 17th time on Dec. 23, is not…
Arts + Culture

EXCLUSIVE: Beloved Casbah will soon stop rockin’

By Kerry Doole
One of Hamilton’s most important and vibrant live music venues will close in January to make way for condos, says owner and operator Brodie Schwendiman. The Casbah will soon rock no more.  That is the momentous news emanating from the corner of King Street West and Queen Street…
City Life

FOR THE LOVE OF HAMILTON

By Meredith MacLeod
City Life

From YHM to Where? Las Vegas, Baby

By Sherri Telenko
Food + Drink

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

By Suzanne Zandbergen
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LIFE IN THE CITY

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

Veteran musician, composer finds his way home for show honouring Gordon Lightfoot

By Meredith MacLeod
Bruce Ley grew up in Hamilton, kicked off his musical career on a stage at Westdale high school and played in some well-known local bands. He returns to the city for  “Early Morning Rain.” Hamilton native Bruce Ley, who has had a long and varied career in music,…
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Hamilton fencer eyeing next summer Olympics after historic medal

By Meredith MacLeod
Eleanor Harvey visited with guests, gave a fencing demonstration and answered questions from journalist Steve Paikin at an event celebrating her bronze-winning performance in Paris. Canada’s first Olympic medallist in fencing, Hamilton native Eleanor Harvey, says she’s working toward qualifying for her fourth Games in 2028. That’s pretty…
Arts + Culture

Juno and Jayne are bringing joy and laughs

By Meredith MacLeod
Juno Rinaldi and Jayne Eastwood are two funny women teaming up for a live chat with interesting Hamiltonians. Next up is retired Ticat Simoni Lawrence on Dec. 7. So what happens when two Hamilton comedic actors get together for a gab session with someone in the city who…
Arts + Culture

Fans flocking to festive, family-friendly and musical fun

By Allison M. Jones
Burlington’s Santa the Panto and other seasonal productions in Hamilton, Ancaster and Waterdown are proving popular as the transition to the holiday season continues on local stages. Theatre Burlington’s Santa the Panto is a festive family-friendly show for the “young and young at heart,” and the company says…
Arts + Culture

Art comes to Hamilton steel lands

By Meredith MacLeod
City muralists commissioned to paint stacked sea containers that are a first step in realizing a new vision for former Stelco property. On an industrial site closed to the public for more than a century, there is the first stroke of a vision to create a master planned…
Arts + Culture

A Hamilton holiday staple

By Stephen Brunt
JR Digs has created a heartfelt Christmas show that brings together the city’s musical powerhouses for a fundraising show that simply aims to do some good. Let’s get one thing straight. The JR Digs Acoustic Christmas concert, which returns for the 17th time on Dec. 23, is not…
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. RALPH BENMERGUI was born in Morocco and came to Toronto as a child. His life has been constant reinvention. He has interviewed thousands of people on TV and radio, from…
Made in Hamilton

The legends of CHCH

By Stephen Metelsky
The Red Green Show, The Hilarious House of Frightenstein and Tiny Talent Time are enduring parts of the history of Hamilton and its TV station. As CHCH celebrates 70 years as a local television station in Hamilton this year, HAMILTON CITY Magazine delves into three of the iconic…
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