Stony Plain Records in Waterdown is up for three blues and roots awards, including two involving local guitarist Steve Strongman and his work with The Fabulous Thunderbirds. Great news just leapt into the music world when the Grammy Awards announced two nominations that involve Hamilton’s own…

Here's a list of what has come, gone and changed in Hamilton and Burlington in November. Launched & opening soon Bohemian Beirut (90 King St. W., Dundas) Owner Maro Al Chamaa is known for his no-nonsense big personality and big flavours at his first two eateries in Oakville,…

A coalition of Hamilton charities – Hamilton is Home – is working to solve the housing crisis by building deeply affordable housing. The big question remains: Will the provincial government fund the services that will keep vulnerable people in those units? As the holidays begin and winter closes…

Rebuilding a culture of civic ambition is paramount as Hamilton’s downtown faces the choice to stagnate and slide backwards or realize its potential by refusing to settle for good enough. Even the most ardent city booster would be forgiven for feeling a bit discouraged about Hamilton these days.

There are so many worthy organizations doing wonderful work for the vulnerable in our community. Giving Tuesday is a great time to kick off – or ramp up – your charitable giving this Christmas season! Christmas means so much to so many. It’s a time of miracles, celebration,…

Martin Jose owns a burger empire in Manila with his two brothers and chose the food court in Hamilton’s Jackson Square for the first Canadian location. At Jackson Square the halls are decked, buzzing with holiday shoppers. When hunger hits, many head to the food court where they…

The incite Foundation for the Arts supports the contributions and innovative work of the Art Gallery of Hamilton. The incite Foundation for the Arts has contributed more than $9 million to 50 Hamilton-area organizations in grants from $2,500 to $300,000 since it was founded in 2011. It is…

The Theatre Aquarius family holiday show is big and ambitious but also focused on the heart and magic of the yuletide season. If there was any question that nostalgia for simpler times is high right now, A Christmas Story, The Musical at Theatre Aquarius opening next month answers…