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Lessons from a walkable Montreal

By Paul Shaker Mar 30, 2026

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…

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Your complete guide to JUNOS 2026

By HCM Mar 25, 2026

Hamilton will roll out the red carpet to the best and brightest in Canada’s music scene when the 55th annual JUNO Awards arrive March 26-29. SEE ALL OUR JUNOS COVERAGE HERE! Hamilton will be the epicentre of the Canadian music universe…

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Musicians for Water rallies voices for clean water

By Jason Allen Mar 20, 2026

March 25 benefit concert for the northern GTA will feature acoustic performances by Burlington’s Sarah Harmer, Serena Ryder, and Metric's Emily Haines and Jimmy Shaw. One of my earliest memories of seeing Sarah Harmer perform was on a daytime talk show on CTV, where she played her now…

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New York Islanders affiliate coming to Hamilton

By HCM Mar 19, 2026

AHL team will begin play at TD Coliseum next season. Hamilton is getting an NHL affiliate for the next hockey season. The New York Islanders’ AHL team will move from Bridgeport, Connecticut to TD Coliseum for the 2026-2027 hockey season, the team and Oak View Group announced…

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FOR THE LOVE OF HAMILTON

By Meredith MacLeod Mar 3, 2026

This regular feature highlights people from all walks of life who have embraced Hamilton as their new home. SHELLEY FALCONER has been the president and CEO of the Art Gallery of Hamilton since 2014. She is a native of Montreal. Her 30-year career includes national and international experience as…

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LIFE IN THE CITY

By HCM Mar 3, 2026

PHOTOS BY BRENT PERNIAC AND DONNA WAXMAN Click on image for full-size slideshow Jann Arden performs at Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, Dec. 12.Jann Arden performs at Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, Dec. 12.JR Digs backstage at the JR Digs…