Amy Lou Taylor is one of only about a half-dozen of professional broom-makers in Ontario. The first thing you notice when you walk into Amy Lou Taylor’s home is the peace and quiet. A hush falls over everything, except for the pot of chai tea bubbling merrily…

A viral moment on Hamilton Beach is just the latest milestone in the city’s rich contributions to Canadian comedy. What started as a routine clean out of a house in Hamilton turned into a viral sensation – and unexpectedly brought renewed attention to a city already steeped…

Theatre Burlington’s The Birds and the Bees does justice to a well-written script with strong acting, a great set, and clever sound design. As part of its “all-Canadian playbill,” Theatre Burlington has opened its season with playwright/actor Mark Crawford’s play The Birds and the Bees, which premiered…

Binbrook Little Theatre delivers clever set design, lighting and costuming, along with some strong performances in Frankenstein: The Monster Play, the 1980 adaptation of Mary Shelley’s legendary novel. Onstage now until, fittingly, the day after Halloween, Binbrook Little Theatre presents Frankenstein: The Monster Play, a 1980 adaptation…

Good Shepherd’s annual fall gala raises critical funds for programs and services protecting and serving the most vulnerable in our city. The Good Shepherd Harvest Gala is a 25-year tradition in Hamilton, raising money for its  important work in protecting and supporting the most vulnerable in the city.

From a dazzling romantasy set in anciet Rome to a thoughtful look at the meaning of crisis, an exploration of labour arts history that centres Hamilton, and a unique modern fairytale set in New Brunswick, these are local books that should be on your fall reading list.

Hamilton Farmers’ Market vendor specializing in vegan Brazilian street food and pastries is expanding its culinary horizons. Saudade is a Portuguese word meaning a deep emotional state of nostalgic longing for something.It’s a feeling you’ll be familiar with after one bite of a SAU Bake jar cake…

The Art Gallery of Hamilton’s exhibition highlights 90 works by 63 artists from different times and places. They are among additions to its permanent collection made over the past 15 years. The exhibition runs until Jan. 4. While focusing largely on the here and now,…