Hamilton’s readers and writers festival is four days of readings, panels, interviews and workshops – and Margaret Atwood. gritLIT, Hamilton’s readers and writers festival, is 20 years old and has welcomed more than 400 of Canada’s best-established and emerging authors over the years. Running April 17 to…

Here's a list of what has come, gone and changed in Hamilton and Burlington in early 2024. Launched & opening soon 400 Brant (Brant Street, Burlington). Soft opened in January in the historic building that once housed Queen’s Head Pub. Casual upscale dining with…

PHOTOS BY BRENT PERNIAC, DONNA WAXMAN AND GARY GREEN Jon and Janice Jurus at the Hamilton Club 150-year anniversary, Hamilton Club, Oct. 21.Gary Waxman, Mayor Andrea Horwath and Donna Waxman at the Hamilton Club 150-year anniversary, Hamilton Club, Oct. 21.

Four-day festival and hall of fame induction revives dream for a bricks-and-mortar comedy hall of fame. PHOTOS BY DONNA WAXMAN AND BRENT PERNIAC The Canadian Comedy Hall of Fame Festival included  the finals of the Funniest Person in Hamilton contest, inductions into a virtual hall of fame, a bilingual…

Here's a list of what has come, gone and changed in Hamilton and Burlington in 2023, along with some glimpses of what's launching in 2024. It has been a turbulent time in the restaurant business and the waters could be getting choppier.   The restaurant game is always risky…

10th annual Hamilton Arts Council event taking place June 5-14 with events across the city. The 10th annual Hamilton Arts Week returns June 5 to 14 and is now accepting applications from artists and arts organizations to participate as signature events. Applicants can request between $500 to…