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Claudio Aprile is chef of the world

By Diane Galambos
Renowned Canadian chef has translated his upbringing in Uruguay, his Italian heritage and his travels far and wide into his own food journey. If, as Julia Child says, “people who love to eat are always the best people,” what can we say about the talented people who prepare…
Arts + Culture

Women Fully Clothed a hot commodity in Hamilton

By Meredith MacLeod
Comedic veterans Jayne Eastwood, Robin Duke, Kathryn Greenwood and Teresa Pavlinek have sold out theatres all over North America, including two upcoming shows at Theatre Aquarius. Tickets remain for a third performance. When the quartet who make up Women Fully Clothed talked about getting back to the…
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Marisa Mariella is on a good food mission

By Meredith MacLeod
Stoney Creek resident and Cable 14 host is joining HAMILTON CITY Magazine to share her passion for cooking, mental health and wellness. Food advocate and blogger Marisa Mariella is bringing together three of her passions – food, teaching and mental wellness – in new…
Arts + Culture

Musical revue promises theatre’s great songs

By Allison M. Jones
Curtain Call Performing Arts Company’s newest Passion Project is its upcoming Musical Concert at Gasworks featuring seven performers. For one weekend only, Curtain Call Performing Arts Company will bring together seven performers to celebrate “beloved musical theatre classics and contemporary showstoppers,” from Wicked, Dear Evan Hansen, Beetlejuice, Jesus…
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New season at Aquarius features Frozen and plenty of Canada

By Meredith MacLeod
Disney musical, Agatha Christie mystery, comedy set in Hamilton, Gen X mashup, and play based on music of The Tragically Hip make up the 2025-2026 lineup. Theatre Aquarius’s next season seems tailor made for the buy Canadian sentiment that is surging right now in the face of U.S.
City Life

Hounds of Hamilton: Dogs are the stars at Fetching Studios

By Meredith MacLeod
We need a big dose of dogs these days so HAMILTON CITY Magazine is a new feature to celebrate the city's canines. Send in your dogs! This story starts with a photogenic bulldog.  Soon after he moved to Hamilton in 2020, a neighbour who breeds bulldogs…
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Compass is navigating the food fight

By Meredith MacLeod
Compass Community Health Centre in Hamilton’s North End is battling food insecurity through a range of programs targeting vulnerable populations. In vulnerable communities, food security is fundamental to health, family well-being and community-building, and in the North End of Hamilton, all roads lead to Compass Community Health Centre. …
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Business friends are Pinch hitters

By Stephen Near
The astonishing rise of Hamilton’s most out-of-the-box eatery is a story of a community rallying – twice – around owners Stefani Dubbeldam and Amanda Wright. Sitting with small business owners Stefani Dubbeldam and Amanda Wright, surrounded by greenery and the scent of fresh-baked cookies, it’s easy to be…
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No reservations about Fully Committed

By Meredith MacLeod
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Hamilton photographer earns third deep dive world record

By Meredith MacLeod
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Hamilton’s Le Tambour partners with hot Niagara restaurant on sold-out meal

By Vanessa Green
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For the Love of Hamilton

By Meredith MacLeod

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Hamilton Literary Awards reward standout books and storytelling

By Stephen Near
The 31st annual ceremony, now co-hosted by the Hamilton Arts Council and the gritLIT Readers and Writers Festival, will happen Dec. 12 at the Central Library. Editor's note: This story has been updated to include the winners in each category. Over 30 years of stories is something Hamilton…
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ON THE MENU: WHAT’S OPENED AND CLOSED ON THE LOCAL RESTAURANT SCENE

By Suzanne Zandbergen
Here's a list of what has come, gone and changed in Hamilton and Burlington in December. Launched & opening soon Abu Laban Sweets (1095 Fennell Ave. E., Hamilton) Very recently opened inside Salti’s Medina, Abu Laban Sweets bakes a variety of Middle Eastern pastries and desserts and is…
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Talented Hamilton family pays tribute to an extraordinary life

By Meredith MacLeod
The Nine Lives of Ross Fordham at Theatre Aquarius tells the story of grandfather and great-grandfather who escaped death nine times. Hamilton actor TJ McGibbon is best known for her work on film and TV but the 19-year-old is returning to the stage at Theatre Aquarius in a…
City Life

Gallery: Dickens of a Christmas in Dundas

By Janice Thiessen
Valley Town showed off its festive spirit and its small-town charm over four weekends this holiday season, hosting by the Dundas BIA. CLICK ON ANY IMAGE TO OPEN SLIDE SHOW…
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Gallery: Winter Wonders at the RBG

By Janice Thiessen
If you're having any trouble getting into the holiday spirit this season, a trip to the Royal Botanical Gardens will kick the Christmas feelings into high gear. Winter Wonders runs until Jan. 5. CLICK ON ANY IMAGE TO OPEN SLIDE SHOW…
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Hamilton Christmas Bird Count is a Boxing Day tradition

By Jason Allen
Species tally collects important information that sheds a light on local populations and trends, so shake off that turkey coma and get out to look for birds. The holidays are fast approaching, and with that, some glorious traditions. Some recent, like the Christmas tree lighting in Gore Park.
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Local photographer focuses on third Guinness World Record

By Meredith MacLeod
Steve Haining has already twice been certified for achieving the deepest underwater model photoshoot. But now he’s going deeper at a Florida shipwreck. Photographer Steve Haining is going to great lengths – depths actually – to break a Guinness World Record that he already holds.  Haining has achieved…
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THE PLAYLIST

By Dylan Hudecki
Dylan Hudecki is a Canadian indie-rock vet having played in many different bands, including By Divine Right, Cowlick and Junior Blue and The Dill. He’s a proud Hamiltonian and has joined HAMILTON CITY Magazine to cover local album releases. Famous and Betty – Be the Light Famous…
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