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…

Theatre Aquarius’s large and ambitious holiday show flawlessly delivers nostalgia and magic that could melt even the grinchiest of hearts. The nearly sold-out run closes Dec. 22. If you can’t find joy in A Christmas Story, The Musical, you should expect to find coal in…

When winter comes to Hamilton, staying warm is a matter of life and death for those living on the streets. St. Matthew’s House is there to provide shelter when the temperatures fall, as part of its mandate to be a place where hope lives. As it gets colder,…

The Staircase Theatre and Café has been both a critical indie arts venue and a home for artists across Hamilton for 28 years. It’s a place where creatives of all kinds can take risks. “There’s a weirdness here.” I’m nestled inside the brownstone interior of Hamilton’s Staircase…

Every Rome Needs A Nero, arguably his best work yet, confirms Smith is a triple threat: a guitar virtuoso, an eloquent blues-based songwriter, and a powerful singer. Both music and Hamilton reside deep in the DNA of Alfie Smith. The acclaimed veteran blues singer, songwriter and guitar master…

Here’s a holiday round-up of great local books to help you check off any book lover. Get your holiday shopping list ready! The festive season is upon us, and there’s no better gift than a local read for the book lover in your life. Bonus points if you…

Set in Hickville, a town of plaid-wearing redneck women, this Emerson Arts production features plenty of sing-along music and a classic Grinch storyline. Set to open this weekend, The Synch has weathered misfortune to bounce back with jingle bells on.  The Synch is fun, interactive, family friendly musical…

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…