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Arts + Culture

It’s 20 years for the Hamilton Film Festival

The annual celebration of local and independent films will screen 108 works this year, with at least 25 of them coming from filmmakers in Hamilton. Founder and co-director Nathan Fleet says you will ‘cleanse your cinematic palette’ and experience movies you would never otherwise see. The Hamilton Film…
Arts + Culture

Embracing her own story

Hamilton is still in Terra Lightfoot’s veins and deeply embedded in her music career, even though she now shares a home with husband Jon Auer in cottage country. Her sixth studio album, Home Front, came out Oct. 17. Everything on the home front for Terra Lightfoot is just…
Food + Drink

Impressive Indian

Hamilton and Burlington has a rich array of options when it comes to the rich, flavourful and vibrant food of India. From curries to biryani, and from street food to fine dining, we are lucky to have it all! Whether you're looking for a sit-down fine-dining spot, a…
Arts + Culture

THE PLAYLIST

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. ŽUTO – Kiss Before Make Up  Kiss Before Make Up, the debut album…
Made in Hamilton

Brent Perniac: Shooting stars

Hamilton photographer has captured images of hundreds of actors, singers, politicians, sports figures, and other famous folk over a 20-year career he says all happened by accident. Brent Perniac has taken photos of just about every celebrity you can think of over his more than 20 years…
Food + Drink

King James: Vol. 2

We couldn’t tell the food story of James Street North in just one issue. The street, without a doubt, the heart of downtown Hamilton, is constantly evolving but rooted in the success of mainstays and the neighbourhood’s ethnic diversity. Welcome back to more stories about the James North…
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…
Food + Drink

Barrel Heart Brewing’s recipe for a Michelin Bib Gourmand

Barrel Heart Brewing in Dundas serves an innovative and creative menu, backed by attention to high-quality ingredients and skilled preparation under the direction of chef Mitchell Gatschuff. It's one of two Hamilton-area restaurants —both in Dundss — to get Michelin recognition this year. Is the “recipe” for…

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City Life

Gallery: Winter Wonders at the RBG

If you're having any trouble getting into the holiday spirit this season, a trip to the Royal Botanical Gardens will kick the Christmas feelings into high gear. Winter Wonders runs until Jan. 5. CLICK ON ANY IMAGE TO OPEN SLIDE SHOW…
City Life

Hamilton Christmas Bird Count is a Boxing Day tradition

Species tally collects important information that sheds a light on local populations and trends, so shake off that turkey coma and get out to look for birds. The holidays are fast approaching, and with that, some glorious traditions. Some recent, like the Christmas tree lighting in Gore Park.
Arts + Culture

Local photographer focuses on third Guinness World Record

Steve Haining has already twice been certified for achieving the deepest underwater model photoshoot. But now he’s going deeper at a Florida shipwreck. Photographer Steve Haining is going to great lengths – depths actually – to break a Guinness World Record that he already holds.  Haining has achieved…
Arts + Culture

THE PLAYLIST

Dylan Hudecki is a Canadian indie-rock vet having played in many different bands, including By Divine Right, Cowlick and Junior Blue and The Dill. He’s a proud Hamiltonian and has joined HAMILTON CITY Magazine to cover local album releases. Famous and Betty – Be the Light Famous…
Food + Drink

Cozy up to these comfort foods in Hamilton, Burlington

There is nothing like a hot bowl of soup, stew, curry or noodles when we are chilled to the bone in late fall or winter. Luckily, we have a whole host of delicious options right at our frosty fingertips. The term “comfort food” can refer to a…
Arts + Culture

Already at home in Hamilton

Brad Roberts, the baritone lead singer of folk-rock group Crash Test Dummies, chose our city when he decided to move north of the border again. One of Canada’s biggest acts of the ’90s, he and his bandmates are busy touring to mark the 30th anniversary of their…
Arts + Culture

Downchild Blues Band: The end of a legendary era

Canadian blues icons wound down their farewell tour in Hamilton, where they became the inaugural inductees into the Escarpment Blues Society Hall of Fame. After 55 years of hitting the road, the Downchild Blues Band has conducted their farewell tour after deciding it’s time to give up live…
City Life

Radio Arts condos in last push to completion

The 14-storey development at King and Caroline has risen from the ashes of a massive fire and is expected to be welcome occupants beginning next summer. A condo project at 206 King St. W. that had to contend with a massive fire in 2022 is about three-quarters complete…