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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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REVIEW: You don’t want to miss this train

By Meredith MacLeod
Arts + Culture

Punching In: Exhibit showcases the work of Hamilton music

By Meredith MacLeod
City Life

CITY VIEW: Immersed in Inspiration

By Stephen Near
Arts + Culture

Lots of Canada, Hamilton, even a Heated Rivalry actor, in Aquarius’ next season

By Meredith MacLeod

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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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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…
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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,…
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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…
Arts + Culture

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

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…
City Life

Lessons from a walkable Montreal

By Meredith MacLeod
Hamilton should look to Canada’s centre of urban innovation for inspiration in pedestrianizing busy streets to boost local economies, linking districts, and embracing planning with creativity and courage. Anyone who has visited Montreal lately usually returns with positive stories to share about a North American city on…
Arts + Culture

REVIEW: Where You Are is a good place to be

By Allison M. Jones
The Players’ Guild’s latest offering is a cozy, funny ‘visit with dear friends’ featuring a likable cast, a witty and well-paced script by Hamilton’s Kristen Da Silva, and a front porch set that has our writer yearning for a place to join the conversation. Sitting in the dark…
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Joni, Nelly and fascinating JUNOS facts

By Meredith MacLeod
Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Joni Mitchell and Nelly Furtado, the newest inductee into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, will make special appearances at Sunday’s JUNO Awards in Hamilton. Read all about them and some things you might not know about Canada’s music awards! There are two towering…
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