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REVIEW: Living up to the challenge of Murder on the Nile

Binbrook Little Theatre presents a spirited and effective production of Agatha Christie’s ambitious whodunit. Binbrook Little Theatre has mobilized its considerable heart and dedicated community to stage a challenging whodunit by Agatha Christie. Murder on the Nile features a large cast of colourful characters in an attention-grabbing, two-act…
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Hamilton Day brings local love and Halloween thrills to every corner of the city

With more than 1,000 participants, free admission at the Art Gallery of Hamilton, live music, markets, and plenty of spooky family-friendly activities, the four-day celebration returns with a Halloween twist. The Halloween edition of Hamilton Day will bring together local businesses, artists, performers and community organizations for a…
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REVIEW: Myth of the Ostrich offers high-energy and hijinks

West End Studio Theatre’s production of the Matt Murray play is anchored by strong, funny, riveting performances by its three female leads. A trio of talented local actors are currently reprising their roles in the Canadian-penned play, Myth of the Ostrich, now being staged at West Plains United…
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Short film shares mother and son’s journey with autism

A Hamilton filmmaker hopes Dear Grandpa, It’s Michael can grow into a community initiative that changes how we see potential. It will be screened in Stoney Creek on Oct. 28. When Hamilton filmmaker and producer Tyrone Greenidge met Michael Whitell, the boy was four years old. Michael, who…
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Learning to Breathe: Clara Hughes discovers life beyond the finish line

After a lifetime of pushing her body to extraordinary limits, the six-time Olympic medallist found herself facing an unfamiliar opponent: stillness. In her new memoir, the cyclist and speed skater explores a devastating injury, menopausal upheaval, and buried trauma that forced her to rethink everything she thought she…
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To Hamilton and Beyond with the Hamilton Phil

Here’s a glimpse into Symphony in Space: The Ultimate Sci-Fi Concert. The Oct. 24 show will feature music from Star Trek, Star Wars, Battlestar Galactica, E.T., Alien, Interstellar, Tron, Dune, Back to the Future, and more. In a galaxy not so far away, the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra combines…
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