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Jamie Waldron: Born for butchering

By Diane Galambos
Many years ago, Jamie Waldron tried hard not to be a butcher. But something kept drawing him back. Now, he’s authored a book, hosted workshops, built a reputation as a leader in the nose-to-tail movement, and opened a Barton Street butcher shop that rejects industrialized meat production in…
Arts + Culture

New work by Hamilton playwright celebrates women who fought for landmark rights

By Meredith MacLeod
Kristen Da Silva’s Sisters of ’78, which kicks off the 2026-2027 season at Theatre Aquarius, documents a little-known five-month strike by auto parts workers who worked in a plant known as the “butcher shop” in Centralia, Ont. Despite a massive police crackdown and political pressure, these women persevered…
City Life

FOR THE LOVE OF HAMILTON

By Vanessa Green
This regular feature highlights people from all walks of life who have embraced Hamilton as their new home. JENNIFER SHIN has called Hamilton home for over two decades, arriving in 2005 from Mississauga to study at McMaster. Originally from Korea, she moved to Canada with her family at 14.
Arts + Culture

THE PLAYLIST

By Dylan Hudecki
Dylan Hudecki is a Canadian indie-rock vet having played in many different bands, including By Divine Right, Cowlick, Slow Beach and The Dill. He’s a proud Hamiltonian who covers local album releases for HAMILTON CITY Magazine. Brandon Agnew – Night Shadows Volume 1 Brandon Agnew is a roots…
City Life

CITY VIEW: TRANSFORMING GRIEF

By Meredith MacLeod
Danielle Zucchet lost her son to cancer and now leads the Kemp Care Network, formed more than 30 years ago to address the needs of individuals living with a serious illness, facing their last chapter, or grieving a death. The organization is fundraising for the opening of Keaton’s…
City Life

Kenadie, how do I get up the nerve to get on stage?

By Kenadie St. James
Welcome to the monthly column from Hamilton drag queen Kenadie St. James! Read on for the best bad advice you’ve ever had! Hamilton, your problems are officially about to get WORSE. 💋 Local drag legend Kenadie St. James is serving up catastrophically bad life advice in her new HAMILTON…
Arts + Culture

HAMILTON READS

By Jessica Rose
From pantless guinea pigs and spicy romantic fantasy, and from a tragically needless death in Ancaster to wartime memories hashed out in a Hamilton bar, these are local reads to heat up your summer! Summer is the perfect time to conquer your to-be-read pile, whether you’re soaking in…
Food + Drink

Reimagining Hess Village

By Jody Aberdeen
City Life

A Chance to Dance offers a place to belong

By HCM
Food + Drink

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

By Suzanne Zandbergen
Food + Drink

Easy Kitchen with Marisa Mariella

By HCM

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Getting back on the VIA track

By Paul Shaker
It’s been 18 years since VIA Rail committed to stopping again in Hamilton, something the Crown corporation hasn’t done since 1992. The West Harbour station would allow VIA to directly serve Hamiltonians, but the trains still just pass through the city. It’s time that changes. …
Arts + Culture

IN PHOTOS: Festival of Friends 2026

By HCM
The Festival of Friends – its 50th year! – is in full swing at Gage Park. Featuring dozens of musical acts, market vendors, and lots of delicious food options, the festival wraps up with an all-star concert of local and Canadian acts on Sunday night! PHOTOS BY BOB…
Arts + Culture

Chantal Kreviazuk and Raine Maida coming to Hamilton for book tour event

By Meredith MacLeod
Canadian music power couple release I’m Going to Break Your Heart: A Rock ‘n’ Roll Love Story, a joint memoir about working on love over nearly 30 years together. See them at the Playhouse Cinema for a discussion, book signing, and meet and greet on Aug.
Food + Drink

DINING DISTRICTS: Historic eats on Plains Road

By Diane Galambos
Hospitality entrepreneurs served hungry drivers for decades before the QEW, 403, and the Skyway Bridge changed traffic patterns forever. No matter, there are plenty of veteran and newcomer restaurants serving a diversity of cuisines along the Aldershot corridor. This issue’s dining district encompasses Plains Road from where…
Arts + Culture

AGH exhibit evokes childhood summers

By Molly Simpson
Elizabeth Lennie’s Story and Stardust collection, on display until Aug. 2, is a colourful, nostalgic trip down memory lane. In a room behind the Art Gallery of Hamilton gift shop, brightly coloured paintings invoking childhood memories of warm days on northern lakes are lined up around the…
Made in Hamilton

Made in Hamilton: The Mabel’s Labels Story

By Julie Cole
A frustrating parenting problem, a vision to solve it, and some tenacity helped a quartet of moms create an enduring brand. Read on for co-founder Julie Cole's six business lessons learned. Over 23 years ago, my sister and two friends, all of us former students…
Food + Drink

FOOD SCENE FOCUS: DINING ACROSS HAMONT

By Diane Galambos
From hidden gems to happening hotspots, the local food scene is full of flavour. In each issue of HCM, Diane Galambos takes you on a delicious tour of the culinary corridors worth exploring across Hamilton and Burlington. Wouldn't it be fun to eat your way…
Arts + Culture

HAMILTON FRINGE FESTIVAL 2026 MINI-REVIEWS

By HCM
HAMILTON CITY Magazine theatre reviewers have taken in Hamilton Fringe Festival shows all across our city and delivered fast and fun takes on what they see. Check them all out here, including our critics' picks for Best of Fringe! Fringe 2026 is 55 plays and 400 performances at…
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