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Re-opening act for Hamilton’s coliseum

By Meredith MacLeod
After 18 months and $300 million in renovations, Hamilton’s downtown entertainment complex will re-open as TD Coliseum on Nov. 21. It’s going to feel familiar — and entirely different. In many ways, TD Coliseum is a completely new, unrecognizable place. But for many Hamiltonians, it’s also a beloved…
Arts + Culture

Hamilton’s Kaleigh Gorka making emotional return to Theatre Aquarius as Elsa in Frozen

By Meredith MacLeod
‘One of the most anticipated productions’ in the theatre’s history, the holiday show has added five performances through Christmas thanks to strong demand for tickets. Hamilton is giving a big warm hug to an upcoming run of Frozen, The Broadway Musical and that’s fitting, because this city and…
Arts + Culture

REVIEW: Four lives through a friendship lens

By Allison M. Jones
20th Century Blues at Village Theatre Waterdown explores a quartet of women’s experiences in navigating later middle age. Onstage at Village Theatre Waterdown until Nov. 23 is American playwright and screenwriter Susan Miller’s 2016 play, 20th Century Blues. Its strength and its draw is in its focus on…
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Considering Matthew Shepard explores shocking murder, but finds peace and hope, too

By Abigail Richardson-Schulte
Oratorio being performed by HPO and the Elora Singers on Nov. 26 brings together elements of musical theatre but also includes elements of jazz and blues, gospel, country and opera. A terrible thing happened in Wyoming in October 1998. A university student left a bar with a…
Arts + Culture

HAMILTON’S CELEBRATION OF SOUND

By HCM
2026 will be a history-making year in the city’s music sector and will chart the course for an amplified future. Hamilton is a city of music and 2026 will be a history-making year that will give music lovers plenty of reasons to celebrate.   It all begins with the…
City Life

OPINION: York Boulevard is a grand vision gone wrong

By Bill Curran
Hamilton’s gateway entrance from the west was once to be modelled after great European streets. But instead of being the ‘Champs Elysee of North America,’ the City caved to private interests and what was built is the architectural horror story it is today. There is a nearly 50-year-old…
City Life

CITY VIEW: Committed to community

By Meredith MacLeod
Rudi Wallace is the president and CEO of the Hamilton Community Foundation and he shares with HAMILTON CITY Magazine his vision of his organization and the city it serves. RUDI WALLACE was born in Vancouver to parents who immigrated to Canada from Guyana and Mauritius. He grew up…
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Hamilton music makers you should know

By HCM
This city is a musical powerhouse. Here are a few local standouts sharing what they love about the place they call home. Killotine Photo: Rae Chatten Who: Metal band, represented Canada at Wacken Open Air 2025. Members: Matt Fraser (vocals and rhythm guitar), Jesse Luciani (lead guitar), James…
City Life

Hounds of Hamilton

By HCM
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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146-year-old feminist tale a treat for theatre-goers

By Sarah Jessica Rintjema
City Life

FOR THE LOVE OF HAMILTON

By Meredith MacLeod
Food + Drink

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

By Suzanne Zandbergen
Arts + Culture

10 milestone shows at 101 York Boulevard

By Jamie Tennant

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Food + Drink

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

By Suzanne Zandbergen
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,…
City Life

Affordable housing: No place like home

By Eugene Ellmen
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…
City Life

Swinging for the fences

By Paul Shaker
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.
City Life

Reason for the season: Where you can help those in need during the holidays

By Meredith MacLeod
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,…
Food + Drink

Brothers Burger: A family affair

By Suzanne Zandbergen
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…
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INCITE FOUNDATION: Beyond the Frame

By HCM
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…
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A Christmas Story, The Musical is all about nostalgia

By Meredith MacLeod
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…
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Dundas-filmed prison comedy series Pink Is In now a movie

By Meredith MacLeod
Wacky comedy about a dysfunctional administration in a low-budget institution celebrates its many connections to Hamilton. A dozen episodes of zany prison comedy Pink Is In have now been reworked into a feature film that is making its debut at The Westdale on Nov. 27. Pink Is In…
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