Made In Hamilton

After rescuing nearly 1,900 animals over 16 years, Hamilton-based Ladybird Animal Sanctuary is close to creating a farm that will be a refuge for animals in desperate need. It all started with three friends working together for one unforgettable cat. Sweet Oliver the cat was the first…

Check out these galleries featuring 50 years of images from the iconic Festival of Friends, a Hamilton summer music tradition. Click on any image for a full-size slideshow and be sure to read a deep-dive into the festival's history…

The iconic Festival of Friends, a Hamilton summer music tradition, celebrates a half-century of harmonies by looking back at what makes a lasting and much-loved legacy. For the Festival of Friends, the magic is the moments. From unforgettable musical acts to iconic artists returning year after year,…

Free outdoor indie rock matinees will happen on Saturdays in August at Ferguson Station. Full Noon Fest, a made-in-Hamilton music series in an underused downtown space, is back featuring local and regional independent musicians.  Its founder is Hamilton musician and composer Neil Haverty, who kicked the series…

The last municipal election saw just over 35 per cent of eligible Hamiltonians vote. We must do better this time because this city needs to deliver on its potential.  October 2026 will define Hamilton’s next chapter. We are entering a municipal election that will shape how our…

Tej Sandhu returned to Hamilton to pursue his dream of building community through entrepreneurship – just like his grandparents did. Now he’s sharing the lessons he’s learned with the next generation. Getting the attention of Gen Z isn’t easy. But Tej Sandhu knows how to stop people in their…