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For Spoons, ‘Old Emotions’ are new again

Burlington band that had a string of hits in the 1980s, is releasing a new album and taking on a new musical sound. By Jenna Yeomans and Stephen Metelsky  Nov. 1, 2025. The bottom of the 11th inning of the World Series at Toronto’s Rogers Centre. The Jays…
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REVIEW: Playtime offers comedy, drama, risky content and plenty of talent

Theatre Burlington’s third annual short play festival offers eight 10-minute productions that will entertain veteran theatre-goers and newcomers alike, and will leave you and your companions with plenty to talk about. In its third year, Theatre Burlington’s Playtime festival brings local playwrights, directors, actors and live-theatre lovers…
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The Better Days Club Summer Kickback back for second year

Musician and fashion designer James Favron's music and community event kicks off the summer music festival circuit on June 6 at The Cotton Factory. How does a summer music festival without the bugs, the heat, or the threat of rain sound? The second annual Better Days Club Summer…
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Burlington sculpture trail about to close for 2026

Waterfront exhibit features more than 60 works from artists from across Canada and around the world. You have only a few days left to take in the 2026 Burlington Waterfront Sculpture Trail. It is scheduled to close Sunday after weeks of showcasing sculptures for the public. This is…
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From Hamilton, With Art: Dope Chief

This is part of a digital Q&A series by HAMILTON CITY Magazine contributor Sarah Jessica Rintjema in conversation with Hamilton’s visual artists. Dope Chief, or Richard Magarin, was born and raised in Hamilton. The artist grew up downtown and describes being an artistic and overstimulated child, finding peace…
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Cadence Weapon wants you to stop scrolling and start listening

Rollie Pemberton, aka Cadence Weapon, is done with treating music as background filler. In his new book Ways of Listening, the Hamilton rapper explores the transition from record bins to algorithms and reimagines how we can reclaim a deep connection with music in the age of streaming. When…