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Film industry premieres Hamilton Film Board

Non-profit will invest in city’s screen industry. ‘Hamilton’s always been camera-ready. The film board makes sure we’re industry-ready too,’ says president. A group of local film industry leaders has come together to form the Hamilton Film Board, a non-profit dedicated to advancing Hamilton’s screen-based sector. “Hamilton has proven…
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Line up your weekend: Supercrawl schedule revealed!

Hamilton’s James Street North will be teeming with music, art, fun, fashion, and food on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The fun, food, fashion, arts, music and big crowds of Supercrawl – Hamilton’s showcase weekend of the year – is just a few days away. Stretching along the dynamic…
Food + Drink

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

Here's a list of what has come, gone and changed in Hamilton and Burlington in August. Launched Caked Coffee Vegan Bakery (364 Plains Rd. E., Burlington) A Toronto plant-based bakery has chosen the Aldershot neighbourhood for its second location. The bright little café is…
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Vive la Hamilton: A new era for the HPO

At 29, Paris-born James Kahane is the 10th music director of the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. He wants you to know that he finds Hamilton artistically inspiring and that classical musicians party more than you might think. James Kahane grew up in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, France.
City Life

Hounds of Hamilton

We need a big dose of dogs these days so HAMILTON CITY Magazine's new feature celebrates the city's canines. Send in your dogs (and cats)! Is there any better escape from the relentless news cycle, doom scrolling and polarizing politics, and any simpler way to…
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Decades of Steel City sound

Hamilton has long punched above its weight as a musical powerhouse. Here, we trace 55 years of the city’s breakout bands. And check out great live music venues, too. It is no secret that Hamilton is one of Canada’s biggest and best music cities. With its…
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HAMILTON READS

From humorous horror and fairytale to a walking exploration of Westdale, a historical baseball tale, and short stories from Caribbean perspectives, here are five books from local writers that should be on your summer reading list. This summer, put your feet up and relax with a good book…
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The Mule Spinner: Music’s tiny temple

A multi-purpose creative space founded by Hamilton music veterans Glen Marshall and the late Bob Lanois, the former stable at the Cotton Factory hosts intimate live performances and recording sessions. It looks like a film set. A set for something set in the early 1900s, perhaps. Industrial turn-of-the-century…
City Life

BRUCE TRAIL: A walk in the wilderness

The dream for the Bruce Trail along the Niagara Escarpment was born in Hamilton and almost 60 years after it was officially formed, the Dundas-based Bruce Trail Conservancy is ramping up its ambition to own the entire 900-kilometre route and a corridor of nature around it. “Nature is…
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INCITE FOUNDATION: Sinfonia Ancaster

The incite Foundation for the Arts supports the work of Sinfonia Ancaster. The incite Foundation for the Arts has contributed more than $9 million to 50 Hamilton-area organizations, through grants from $2,500 to $300,000, since it was founded in 2011. It is the legacy of the late Carl…
Food + Drink

King James Vol. 1

James Street North is, without a doubt, the heart of downtown Hamilton. Its dining scene is constantly evolving but rooted in the success of some mainstays and the neighbourhood’s ethnic diversity. James North runs from King Street East to the bay, bringing you to lovely (and ongoing) upgrades…
Made in Hamilton

Peter Lazar: The accidental tech entrepreneur

The silent partner in Maipai jumped in when the Barton Street pizza joint had to pivot to takeout in the pandemic. The result, a platform called Pavement, is now providing a buy Canadian solution to ordering in. Buy Canadian has never felt more urgent.  Many of us are…

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HOLIDAY GIVING: Presence, not presents

Spark joy and creativity with these must-have kids experiences. Ho-ho-hold up! Why settle for another toy that’ll be abandoned by New Year’s when we’ve got a sleigh-full of experiences that’ll make your kids’ eyes sparkle brighter than tinsel? Forget about assembly required…
Arts + Culture

HOLIDAY GIVING: Experience this!

Show your love to friends and family with gifts that can’t be wrapped up in a bow. The holidays are all about being together and making memories, right? So why not give a gift that extends the memory-making into the new year and beyond?…
Arts + Culture

Let’s spend it with the girls

These gift ideas support local businesses owned by women. Your gift giving can have more impact this holiday season when you choose to spend your money with local women-owned businesses. Why specifically support shops owned by women? They account for under 20 per cent of all private…
Arts + Culture

Unwrap Joy: Your Ultimate Gift Guide for the Holidays

Dive into our curated gift guide, where we’ve handpicked the perfect presents to delight friends, family, and even yourself! Explore ideas that cater to every personality and budget, ensuring that your gift-giving is not only memorable but also meaningful. Spread the Hamilton love!…
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Musical collaboration offers healing on the road to reconciliation

'Visual album' Walking Through the Fire brings together Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists to explore joy, along with the pain of genocide, residential schools, culture loss and displacement. It screens at The Westdale Nov. 17. When violinist and Sultans of String founder Chris McKhool heard from…
City Life

From YHM to Where? Las Vegas, Baby

You can now experience the bright lights and big acts of the ever-changing Sin City by buying a plane ticket from Hamilton International Airport through Air Canada, checking in there and then hopping a bus to Pearson. Can you fly from Hamilton to Las Vegas?  Yes, you can…
City Life

Ho-ho-holiday markets in Hamilton, Burlington

Ditch the screen because heading out to local seasonal bazaars, craft sales and markets is way more fun than online shopping. Plus you’ll be supporting local artists, artisans and causes. There's no better place to get into the holiday spirit than at the many craft and artisan…
City Life

Remembrance Day: Scenes from the Cenotaph

Hundreds of people gathered at Gore Park to honour the men and women who have served Canada, especially those who paid the ultimate price. PHOTOS BY BARRY GRAY Crowds jammed into Gore Park on Monday to take in the City of Hamilton's Remembrance Day service at Veteran's Park…