Ditch the screen because heading out to local seasonal bazaars, craft sales and markets is way more fun than online shopping. Plus you’ll be supporting local artists, artisans and causes. There's no better place to get into the holiday spirit than at the many craft and artisan…

Hundreds of people gathered at Gore Park to honour the men and women who have served Canada, especially those who paid the ultimate price. PHOTOS BY BARRY GRAY Crowds jammed into Gore Park on Monday to take in the City of Hamilton's Remembrance Day service at Veteran's Park…

PHOTOS BY BRENT PERNIAC, DONNA WAXMAN AND GARY GREEN Click on an image for full-sized gallery Ginger St. James, Mickey DeSadist and Hailee Rose at the album release celebration of The Shakers' new album Left for Alive at Westdale Theatre, Oct. 4.The…

The city is home to the only research centre specializing in chronic pain of veterans in Canada and the largest clinic nationally treating retired soldiers experiencing the debilitating effects of long-term pain.   By Lise Diebel, Hamilton Health Sciences Hundreds of Canadian veterans, including many treated for…

The folk and bluegrass quartet have released two singles in advance of their debut album Step Lightly, coming out this month. They will play The Mule Spinner on Dec. 7. The folk and bluegrass quartet of Trevor Roach (banjo), Lawren Helder (guitar), Jon “J.J.” Harley (violin), and “Big”…

This political satire about the boondoggle on the Toronto waterfront hums on every level. It’s funny, thought-provoking, memorable and asks important questions. The Master Plan, now on stage at Theatre Aquarius, is smart, fast-paced, thought-provoking and surprising. It’s also funny, poignant and even sad – nothing that would…

Here's a list of what has come, gone and changed in Hamilton and Burlington in October. Launched & opening soon Craig’s Cookies (188 Locke St. S., Hamilton) The much-anticipated bake shop has finally opened a location on Locke Street, slinging its cookies renowned for…

One of Hamilton’s most important and vibrant live music venues will close in January to make way for condos, says owner and operator Brodie Schwendiman. The Casbah will soon rock no more.  That is the momentous news emanating from the corner of King Street West and Queen Street…