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Frost Bites festival will warm up two winter weekends

By Meredith MacLeod
Hamilton Theatre Festival Company’s 10-year-old event will feature two weekends of theatre, family activities, workshops and markets. Frost Bites runs Feb. 27 to March 1 and March 6 to 8. It’s been 10 years since Frost Bites first warmed up the dead of winter in…
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The Approximators: Your shot at fronting a band

By HCM
Hamilton-based live-karaoke band The Approximators will be celebrating their third anniversary on Saturday, Feb. 28 at Ooey Gooey’s in Hamilton’s Hess Village, where they recently kicked off a monthly residency that extends right to the end of 2026 (and maybe beyond). In live-band karaoke, people sign up to…
City Life

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander takes ownership stake in TD Coliseum

By Meredith MacLeod
NBA superstar says Hamilton shaped who he is and he plans to offer events and programming at the arena through his charitable foundation. It is also presenting a new music production program for kids through the Hamilton Music Collective. NBA superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has become part of the…
City Life

Hamilton honours Black city builders during Black History Month

By HCM
City residents Ona Allen and Dr. Anthony McFarlane are now among 21 honourees in We Are Hamilton – Black History Remembered and HSR recognizes the contributions of multi-faceted artist Queen Cee with a bus wrap by stylo starr. Hamilton’s Black History Month celebrations include an HSR bus…
Food + Drink

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 January. Launched Fuel Grill (28 Barton St. E., Hamilton) A new fast casual restaurant has opened in the Barton and James North area, serving smash burgers, sandwiches and milkshakes. The recent grand opening…
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Affordable housing for artists part of bold expansion plan for Art Gallery of Hamilton

By Meredith MacLeod
Downtown institution’s preliminary plan calls for a new entrance and plaza on Main Street, a two-storey gallery dedicated to Hamilton’s history, and much more space for displaying the gallery’s collection. An ambitious plan to transform the Art Gallery of Hamilton over the next decade is entering phase one…
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Three JUNO nominations for Hamilton artists

By HCM
Josh Ross, Counterparts and Daniel Lanois are up for awards at the March 29 awards ceremony in Hamilton. Justin Bieber, Tate McRae lead the pack with six nominations each. Sarah McLachlan and Allison Russell will perform a tribute to Joni Mitchell, who will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award,…
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IN PHOTOS: ROAD TO THE JUNOS 2026

By HCM
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Read about the writers: A Q&A with the winners of the Hamilton Literary Awards

By Jessica Rose
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Three JUNO nominations for Hamilton artists

By HCM
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Hounds of Hamilton

By HCM

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Hamilton Reads — KidLit Holiday Edition

By Jessica Rose
From picture books about difficult subjects such as homelessness, and grief, to collections of letters and art by Indigenous voices, laugh-out loud read-alouds, and spine-tingling poems, there are many choices this holiday season for the young reader on your list. As a parent, you think you’re supposed…
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New film board is casting Hamilton in a starring role

By Meredith MacLeod
Local filmmakers have launched the Hamilton Film Board, with the intention of shining a spotlight on the city's potential as a movie and TV filming hub.   Who doesn’t get a thrill — maybe even a little burst of civic pride — when they spot Hamilton…
Arts + Culture

INCITE FOUNDATION: Making art accessible to all

By HCM
The incite Foundation for the Arts supports the work of the Dundas Valley School of Art. The incite Foundation for the Arts has contributed more than $9 million to 50 Hamilton-area organizations, through grants from $2,500 to $300,000, since it was founded in 2011. It is the…
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INTO THE GROOVE

By Dylan Hudecki
Take a step inside Hamilton’s vibrant independent record store scene, and be sure to check out these neighbourhood hotspots when buying for the music lover on your list. Hamilton is home to an active network of independent record stores, each offering a mix of…
Food + Drink

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 November. Launched Balaji Ghughra (600 Concession St., Hamilton) Taking over the storefront that was recently vacated by Delight Corner, Balaji Ghughra is serving up vegetarian snacks and sandwiches from Rajkot, a city in…
Arts + Culture

Messiah: An HPO holiday tradition in the making

By Abigail Richardson-Schulte
You can sing along or just enjoy the music when the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra and the Bach Elgar Choir collaborate for the fourth time on Handel’s beloved oratorio. Handel’s Messiah is one of the best and most beloved classical works of all time and has become a…
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REVIEW: Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein a slapstick delight

By Allison M. Jones
Drury Lane production combines terrific set design, costuming, and choreography with a cast and crew who work as a well-oiled machine. Extending the spooky season until the end of the month is Burlington’s Drury Lane with its top-notch production of the zany Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein. Drury Lane…
Food + Drink

Party time treats

By Heather Peter
We are rolling into the season for holiday potlucks, and with that comes the pressure — and the pleasure — of figuring out what to take. If you don’t have the talent or the time to whip something up yourself, here are some fantastic options from local businesses…
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