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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…
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Joni Mitchell, Nelly Furtado to be honoured at 2026 JUNO Awards

By Meredith MacLeod
Hometown rockers Arkells will perform when Hamilton hosts Canada’s national music awards in March. The stars are beginning to align for Hamilton’s turn to host the 2026 JUNO Awards.  Hamilton legends Arkells will perform, pop superstar Nelly Furtado will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame,…
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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…
City Life

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

By Christine MacLeod
There are many worthy local organizations dedicated to ensuring every child, adult and senior can experience some joy and hope this season. Giving Tuesday on Dec. 2 is the perfect opportunity to donate.  It’s that time of year again, when our hearts are full with the magic…
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Maybe I’m amazed? No, I was astonished

By Stephen Metelsky
Neither Paul McCartney or the newly unveiled TD Coliseum disappointed when I was among a sold-out crowd for the grand opening of Hamilton’s downtown arena. Rock ‘n’ roll royalty came to Hamilton last evening when Sir Paul McCartney graced the stage at 8:15 p.m. for a voracious crowd…
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A bold new era for Hamilton’s downtown

By Meredith MacLeod
TD Coliseum offers a world-class experience for artists and fans in a reimagined, music-first venue that no longer feels like an arena. The only thing left is for Sir Paul McCartney to take the stage and officially kick off the next chapter of Hamilton’s downtown concert venue and…
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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…
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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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The art of Revival

By Meredith MacLeod
Food + Drink

Ottawa Street: Fabricating fun with food

By Diane Galambos
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52 Things to Do in Hamilton

By Jessica Rose
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REVIEW: Energy and silliness of Spamalot is invigorating

By Allison M. Jones

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The Lightfoot Band keeping Gordon’s great music alive

By Meredith MacLeod
Hamilton guitarist Carter Lancaster says some nights on tour it feels like Canada’s great songwriter is in the room. Shows are coming to Hamilton and Burlington. There are moments when Carter Lancaster has been playing his guitar during this year’s tour of The Lightfoot Band and it's felt…
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INCITE: Making beautiful music(als)

By Meredith MacLeod
The Incite Foundation for the Arts supports the contributions of the National Centre for New Musicals at Theatre Aquarius. 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…
Food + Drink

Hot date, hot eats

By Heather Peter
Swipe right on these restaurants in Hamilton and Burlington when you are aiming for romance and great food. Impress your hot date with our plethora of elegant and classy eateries within Hamilton and Burlington. From a more casual date for cocktails and oysters, to a refined steak dinner,…
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Don’t be afraid of the dark

By Jamie Tennant
Goth – and dark subculture in general – has re-emerged as a cultural force in music and fashion in Hamilton and beyond. What: The youth subculture known as “goth” began in the late ’70s and early ’80s in the U.K. The word “goth” is still used by many,…
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Sounds Gay: A monthly queer live music gathering

By Sarah Jessica Rintjema
Musician and audio tech Nim Agalawatte is the creator and host of the open mic events for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community at The Casbah. Nim Agalawatte, an audio tech and the self-identified bass and synth queen of Hamilton alt-rock band Basement Revolver, is the creator and host of Sounds…
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A cornucopia on the stage

By Allison M. Jones
From a dark Shakespearean drama to the debut of a local playwright, a quartet of companies are bringing a wealth of ways for Hamilton-area theatre lovers to enjoy some warm hours inside over the next several weeks. Binbrook Little Theatre presents HAMISH Binbrook Little Theatre has been producing…
Food + Drink

Dining districts: It takes a village

By Diane Galambos
Ancaster has a lot going for it, including some great places to eat and shop for food in its most historic neighbourhood. This is part of an ongoing series looking at the local array of dining districts. Founded as a town in 1793, Ancaster has a rich history…
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HAMILTON READS

By Jessica Rose
Liz Worth explores nature, ancestry, memory and the supernatural in her new collection of poems Inside Every Dream, a Raging Sea. She finds inspiration for her writing whenever she steps outside of her Hamilton home. Liz Worth is a poet, novelist, and nonfiction writer whose exploration of ritual…
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