Theatre Burlington’s third annual short play festival offers eight 10-minute productions that will entertain veteran theatre-goers and newcomers alike, and will leave you and your companions with plenty to talk about. In its third year, Theatre Burlington’s Playtime festival brings local playwrights, directors, actors and live-theatre lovers…

Closing a food bank might seem counterintuitive when dealing with hunger and poverty, but the Hamilton non-profit has shifted to an integrated system that supports dignity at every stage of life. St. Matthew’s began as an Anglican church in the late 19th century, serving a neighbourhood once described…

Tej Sandhu returned to Hamilton to pursue his dream of building community through entrepreneurship – just like his grandparents did. Now he’s sharing the lessons he’s learned with the next generation. Getting the attention of Gen Z isn’t easy. But Tej Sandhu knows how to stop people in their…

Here's a list of what has come, gone and changed in Hamilton and Burlington in May. Launched & opening soon Chubby Tiger (2016 Victoria Ave., Burlington) Early reviewers have described the cuisine at Chubby Tiger as reminiscent of food court Canadian Chinese fare, with…

Canada’s national broadcaster is finally addressing a glaring inconsistency by investing in a radio station in this city. BY PAUL SHAKER AND SONJA MACDONALD City building involves many things, from physical infrastructure like streets, buildings, and watermains, to policy choices on how we decide to grow or…

Musician and fashion designer James Favron's music and community event kicks off the summer music festival circuit on June 6 at The Cotton Factory. How does a summer music festival without the bugs, the heat, or the threat of rain sound? The second annual Better Days Club Summer…

Waterfront exhibit features more than 60 works from artists from across Canada and around the world. You have only a few days left to take in the 2026 Burlington Waterfront Sculpture Trail. It is scheduled to close Sunday after weeks of showcasing sculptures for the public. This is…

This is part of a digital Q&A series by HAMILTON CITY Magazine contributor Sarah Jessica Rintjema in conversation with Hamilton’s visual artists. Dope Chief, or Richard Magarin, was born and raised in Hamilton. The artist grew up downtown and describes being an artistic and overstimulated child, finding peace…