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Temporary urban park installed overnight in front of Hamilton Farmers’ Market

By Meredith MacLeod
Part of its Fall Harvest Festival and a new vision for the downtown market, the project by Hamilton’s Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds is intended to draw more people to spend time on York Boulevard. It took just eight hours of overnight labour to install 85 tons of rock, tree…
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Jamie Waldron: Born for butchering

By Diane Galambos
Many years ago, Jamie Waldron tried hard not to be a butcher. But something kept drawing him back. Now, he’s authored a book, hosted workshops, built a reputation as a leader in the nose-to-tail movement, and opened a Barton Street butcher shop that rejects industrialized meat production in…
Arts + Culture

Beautiful Scars hits the stage in Ottawa

By Meredith MacLeod
The musical based on Tom Wilson’s memoir is being produced by Theatre Aquarius at the National Arts Centre Indigenous Theatre. Two-and-a-half years after its premiere in Hamilton, Tom Wilson’s Beautiful Scars is being performed in Ottawa. The musical, inspired by the Hamilton musician and artist’s memoir Beautiful Scars:…
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New work by Hamilton playwright celebrates women who fought for landmark rights

By Meredith MacLeod
Kristen Da Silva’s Sisters of ’78, which kicks off the 2026-2027 season at Theatre Aquarius, documents a little-known five-month strike by auto parts workers who worked in a plant known as the “butcher shop” in Centralia, Ont. Despite a massive police crackdown and political pressure, these women persevered…
City Life

FOR THE LOVE OF HAMILTON

By Vanessa Green
This regular feature highlights people from all walks of life who have embraced Hamilton as their new home. JENNIFER SHIN has called Hamilton home for over two decades, arriving in 2005 from Mississauga to study at McMaster. Originally from Korea, she moved to Canada with her family at 14.
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THE PLAYLIST

By Dylan Hudecki
Dylan Hudecki is a Canadian indie-rock vet having played in many different bands, including By Divine Right, Cowlick, Slow Beach and The Dill. He’s a proud Hamiltonian who covers local album releases for HAMILTON CITY Magazine. Brandon Agnew – Night Shadows Volume 1 Brandon Agnew is a roots…
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CITY VIEW: TRANSFORMING GRIEF

By Meredith MacLeod
Danielle Zucchet lost her son to cancer and now leads the Kemp Care Network, formed more than 30 years ago to address the needs of individuals living with a serious illness, facing their last chapter, or grieving a death. The organization is fundraising for the opening of Keaton’s…
City Life

Kenadie, how do I get up the nerve to get on stage?

By Kenadie St. James
Welcome to the monthly column from Hamilton drag queen Kenadie St. James! Read on for the best bad advice you’ve ever had! Hamilton, your problems are officially about to get WORSE. 💋 Local drag legend Kenadie St. James is serving up catastrophically bad life advice in her new HAMILTON…
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HAMILTON READS

By Jessica Rose
From pantless guinea pigs and spicy romantic fantasy, and from a tragically needless death in Ancaster to wartime memories hashed out in a Hamilton bar, these are local reads to heat up your summer! Summer is the perfect time to conquer your to-be-read pile, whether you’re soaking in…
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Reimagining Hess Village

By Jody Aberdeen
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A Chance to Dance offers a place to belong

By HCM
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ON THE MENU: WHAT’S OPENED AND CLOSED ON THE LOCAL RESTAURANT SCENE

By Suzanne Zandbergen
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Easy Kitchen with Marisa Mariella

By HCM

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Food + Drink

Jamie Waldron: Born for butchering

By Diane Galambos
Many years ago, Jamie Waldron tried hard not to be a butcher. But something kept drawing him back. Now, he’s authored a book, hosted workshops, built a reputation as a leader in the nose-to-tail movement, and opened a Barton Street butcher shop that rejects industrialized meat production in…
Arts + Culture

New work by Hamilton playwright celebrates women who fought for landmark rights

By Meredith MacLeod
Kristen Da Silva’s Sisters of ’78, which kicks off the 2026-2027 season at Theatre Aquarius, documents a little-known five-month strike by auto parts workers who worked in a plant known as the “butcher shop” in Centralia, Ont. Despite a massive police crackdown and political pressure, these women persevered…
City Life

A Chance to Dance offers a place to belong

By HCM
A Chance to Dance is a fully accessible dance party where everyone, regardless of needs or abilities, is welcome. There aren’t many spaces where special needs people and their families can simply have fun, dance, and feel welcome. A Chance to Dance was created to change that.Local…
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Reimagining Hess Village

By Jody Aberdeen
One of Hamilton’s best-known destinations has been constantly evolving since a vision for a ‘boutique zone’ took shape in 1972. Now, it’s a place for day-long and year-round dining, entertainment, and wellness in a vibrant, historic district. It was the Glenn Paul Trio that drew me out to…
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PREVIEW: Islandography is a ‘hilarious, homesick journey’

By Allison M. Jones
Hamilton-based comedian Justin Shaw has written a heartwarming love letter to his PEI home. Check it out at The Staircase this weekend. The list of shows Hamilton audiences have enjoyed from Justin Shaw grows ever longer with Islandography at The Staircase on Sept. 6. Others have included The…
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Broadcaster Rick Campanelli shares secrets from behind the camera

By HCM
TV and radio host celebrates his Hamilton roots with hometown launch of Tempted: My Story. For 30 years, Rick Campanelli has been one of the most recognizable fixtures in Canadian broadcasting, most notably for MuchMusic, ET Canada, and most recently, Breakfast Television and a weekend show on…
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HPO becomes Hamilton Phil

By HCM
Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra says new identity ‘honours the orchestra's rich history while presenting a bold contemporary vision for its future.’ The Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra has unveiled a new identity: Hamilton Phil. The orchestra announced the change with a video released Tuesday.  “The Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra is proud to…
Food + Drink

Easy Kitchen with Marisa Mariella

By HCM
The Stoney Creek resident, food blogger and Cable 14 host shares her favourite recipes with HAMILTON CITY Magazine. Once a month, we'll add a video here with mouth-watering recipes that will dazzle your family and friends! Biscoff BBQ S’mores -…
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