City Life

ASTRID HEPNER was born in England and grew up near Cologne, Germany. She experimented with a variety of musical instruments until she found her instrument, the saxophone. It was the sax solo on the Supertramp record Breakfast in America that made her fall in love with the…

Researchers, authors and filmmakers reflect on a social program that puts human thriving at the centre of policy-making. By film and by photo, zine and op-ed, book authors, researchers, and oral presenters impressed upon 100 people gathered in downtown Hamilton why basic income still matters.  The Hamilton Roundtable…

Oak View Group and Hamilton Urban Precinct Entertainment Group will begin construction on the FirstOntario Centre in April. The transformed arena is expected to be open in fall 2025. A deal to invest $280 million into a renovation of Hamilton’s downtown sports and entertainment arena has been officially…

Fall is a magical time to get outside and see local wildlife. But don't get fooled by social media memes urging you to dump your jack o'lantern in the forest. Fall is here, and now that the leaves are thinning it’s a magical time where we can see…

Owner of historic stone structure built by a former Hamilton mayor says it has deteriorated and needs to be demolished. City staff and council have designated it and the community has rallied around it. Its future is still in doubt. The handsome structure at 54-56 Hess St. S.

Grab a free piece of Key lime pie and learn about the group of connected islands that are a winter destination for Canadians in an event at Hamilton City Hall Nov. 9 and 10. Want to experience a slice of Florida as the chill of fall…