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Lots of Canada, Hamilton, even a Heated Rivalry actor, in Aquarius’ next season

By Meredith MacLeod
The 2026-2027 lineup will feature Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Roald Dahl’s Matilda, The Musical, and three new Canadian plays, two featuring Hamilton playwrights. Four female directors. Three new Canadian plays. Two Hamilton playwrights. Two blockbuster British musicals. One national bestselling novel. One actor from smash hit…
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Frost Bites: Telling stories that ‘need to be told’

By Stephen Near
The two weekend festival kicks off with Land, Place, Home, community-based storytelling based on the experiences of newcomers. There will also be family and community events at Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre. Frost Bites continues next weekend with innovative and intimate performances in nooks and crannies of The Staircase.
Arts + Culture

JUNOS in Hamilton: ‘Lightning in a bottle’

By Meredith MacLeod
Hamilton will take centre stage when it hosts the JUNO Awards for the seventh time from March 26 to 29. It’s a chance to show off this city of music and momentum, and to build a legacy to carry that forward. When the JUNO Awards arrive in…
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Agatha Christie classic rolling into Theatre Aquarius

By Meredith MacLeod
Murder on the Orient Express combines mystery, glamour and opulence, along with timely themes of humanity and evil. The play is fun and larger than life, says star Daniel Kash. When Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express rolls into Hamilton, it will bring a classic murder…
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Your complete guide to JUNOS 2026

By HCM
Hamilton will roll out the red carpet to the best and brightest in Canada’s music scene when the 55th annual JUNO Awards arrive March 26-29. Hamilton will be the epicentre of the Canadian music universe when the 55th annual JUNO Awards takes over the city March 26-29.
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)! Escape the relentless news cycle, doom scrolling and polarizing politics, and find joy and laughter in pets. Hounds of Hamilton…
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Punching In: Exhibit showcases the work of Hamilton music

By Meredith MacLeod
City Life

CITY VIEW: Immersed in Inspiration

By Stephen Near
Food + Drink

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

By Suzanne Zandbergen
Arts + Culture

48 HOURS IN HAMILTON: A music lover’s curated weekend

By Dylan Hudecki

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Unwrap some local love

By Vanessa Green
Visit neighbourhood shops to find the perfect holiday gifts for everyone on your list. Hamilton and Burlington are home to an eclectic collection of gift shops – from charming and whimsical to bold and playful. Featuring locally made products that showcase our homegrown talent,…
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HOLIDAY GIVING: Presence, not presents

By Kris Osborne
Spark joy and creativity with these must-have kids experiences. Ho-ho-hold up! Why settle for another toy that’ll be abandoned by New Year’s when we’ve got a sleigh-full of experiences that’ll make your kids’ eyes sparkle brighter than tinsel? Forget about assembly required…
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HOLIDAY GIVING: Experience this!

By Kris Osborne
Show your love to friends and family with gifts that can’t be wrapped up in a bow. The holidays are all about being together and making memories, right? So why not give a gift that extends the memory-making into the new year and beyond?…
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Let’s spend it with the girls

By Suzanne Zandbergen
These gift ideas support local businesses owned by women. Your gift giving can have more impact this holiday season when you choose to spend your money with local women-owned businesses. Why specifically support shops owned by women? They account for under 20 per cent of all private…
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Unwrap Joy: Your Ultimate Gift Guide for the Holidays

By HCM
Dive into our curated gift guide, where we’ve handpicked the perfect presents to delight friends, family, and even yourself! Explore ideas that cater to every personality and budget, ensuring that your gift-giving is not only memorable but also meaningful. Spread the Hamilton love!…
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Musical collaboration offers healing on the road to reconciliation

By Meredith MacLeod
'Visual album' Walking Through the Fire brings together Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists to explore joy, along with the pain of genocide, residential schools, culture loss and displacement. It screens at The Westdale Nov. 17. When violinist and Sultans of String founder Chris McKhool heard from…
City Life

From YHM to Where? Las Vegas, Baby

By Sherri Telenko
You can now experience the bright lights and big acts of the ever-changing Sin City by buying a plane ticket from Hamilton International Airport through Air Canada, checking in there and then hopping a bus to Pearson. Can you fly from Hamilton to Las Vegas?  Yes, you can…
City Life

Ho-ho-holiday markets in Hamilton, Burlington

By HCM
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…
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