Made In Hamilton

River Evans will be lacing up roller skates while wearing a Team Canada jersey this summer. The 16-year-old Hamilton resident will represent his country in Brisbane, Australia at the Junior Roller Derby World Cup in late July.  River was a member of the last Team Canada, too, when the World…

Hamilton's league is a pioneer in the sport’s resurgence in North America over the last 20 years and continues to provide a community for many seeking one in the city. Those who pull on roller skates and take to the oval flat track describe roller derby as playing…

The wrecking ball that Donald Trump has taken to international trade has wounded relations between Hamilton businesses and their American suppliers and customers. Now they’re looking east and west to replace traditional links to the south. Editor's note: This story was finalized in late April. We acknowledge that…

Sheyda Sayahi’s new boutique – which sells pre-worn and new wedding dresses on consignment – has recently opened in the historic King John Building downtown. Encore Bridal is a new consignment boutique in downtown Hamilton, offering a high-end experience while selling sustainable and affordable wedding dresses. Owner…

Hamilton and Burlington are home to producers and entrepreneurs who are raising bees, collecting honey and wax, and then doing remarkable things with it. A few weeks ago, I came back from a weekend conference where I had done a bit too much talking, too much singing, and…