City Life

A fixture of the Jewish community in Hamilton for 60 years, his influence on this city is immeasurable. Known for his humble wit and wisdom, his powerful oratory and his profound kindness, Rabbi Bernard Baskin was a true spiritual leader in Hamilton. He died Wednesday, Jan. 18 at…

Not only do dogs make great companions, but studies have shown that they also help with our mental health and overall well-being. Who rescued who? You’ve seen this innocuous question on car stickers among people who’ve benefited from adding a rescue dog to their lives. It’s clever but…

Hamilton’s downtown retail and office complex is perhaps the city’s most controversial development. But at 50 years old, Jackson Square is embracing what makes it unique. It’s likely a safe bet that few Hamiltonians feel ambivalent about Jackson Square.  There are two distinct camps: those with fond memories…

This regular HAMILTON CITY Magazine feature will highlight people, from all walks of life, who have embraced Hamilton as their new home. Kathryn Lee was born and raised in Ancaster but left for the bright lights of Toronto in her 20s. She would eventually return, lured back by…

Straight Up Spaces is a Hamilton-based home organization company led by Cheryl Ross. In this first monthly column, Cheryl looks at ways to organize your living spaces to make them clutter- and stress-free. Let’s be honest, do you ever come home and wonder why it always looks…

CoWork at Cotton Factory is hosting a series of mental and physical health events that are free to participants. CoWork at the Cotton Factory opened eight years ago to be a home for entrepreneurs, small businesses and non-profits. The vision was for a dynamic place of…