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Arts + Culture

To Hamilton and Beyond with the Hamilton Phil

Here’s a glimpse into Symphony in Space: The Ultimate Sci-Fi Concert. The Oct. 24 show will feature music from Star Trek, Star Wars, Battlestar Galactica, E.T., Alien, Interstellar, Tron, Dune, Back to the Future, and more. In a galaxy not so far away, the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra combines…
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Hamilton stars at the Hamilton Film Festival

The 21-year-old film event features 100 shorts, documentaries and features, from established and new filmmakers, shown over 10 days. Here we talk with festival director Nathan Fleet and Hamilton filmmakers Rita Chiarelli, Liv Ellis, Maddy Foley, and Jeff Robinson. The Hamilton Film Festival works every year to…
City Life

CANDIDATE SURVEY: HAMILTON MUNICIPAL ELECTION 2026

The Hamilton Arts Council, Hamilton Phil, and HAMILTON CITY Magazine have teamed up to produce a four-question survey of mayoral and ward candidates vying for seats at City council in the Oct. 26 municipal election. Read on to for the candidates' thoughts about arts and culture in Hamilton.
City Life

State of the City: Hamilton needs 50 ideas to turn around the downtown

Business leaders, urban planners, and police officials call for well-executed small wins, stronger partnerships with other levels of government, and coordinated community action to restore confidence in the city’s core. Hamilton’s downtown revival will depend as much on fixing everyday problems as it does on major infrastructure…
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Staats shines at folk awards in Hamilton

The Ontario Folk Music Awards kicked off the five-day Folk Canada conference taking place in downtown Hamilton. Six Nations of the Grand River singer-songwriter Logan Staats won big, along with Tanika Charles and Aysanabee at the awards show hosted by Terra Lightfoot. Six Nations of the Grand River…
Food + Drink

Your ultimate Hamilton fun & food guide

Are you looking to play with your food? From bowling, escape rooms, and axe throwing to open mics, batting cages, karaoke bars, and board game cafés, you'll never have to choose between a great meal and a great time. We’ve all been there. You and your besties are…
Arts + Culture

A winding musical road

James Bryan has had a long and varied career as a singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer, mentor, and concert producer who has worked with huge names in music in a variety of genres, and fronted two successful Canadian bands. His animated pop duo Prozzak will play FirstOntario Concert…
Arts + Culture

PREVIEW: Crown Point Players presenting unique companion plays

Lone Star and Laundry and Bourbon features two one-act plays set in 1970s Texas, one with an all-female cast and the other with an all male cast. It will run at Crown & Press from Oct. 16 to 24. New theatre company Crown Point Players is presenting…
Food + Drink

Buzz worthy: 5 restaurants in Hamilton, Burlington generating social media love

When you can’t make a decision about what restaurant to go to or order from, you simply can’t go wrong with any of these choices. These are eateries that consistently generate glowing reviews from patrons. Visit while they’re hot! Cowabunga 4.5-star average on Google Reviews Cowabunga…
Food + Drink

Jerk, done right

We are spoiled for local restaurants bringing big, bold Caribbean flavour to the table – just in time for the arrival of cooler weather. There is something heart-warming about the bold delicious flavours of a jerk chicken dish – some spice, some sweetness, and a…

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City Life

Remembrance Day: Scenes from the Cenotaph

Hundreds of people gathered at Gore Park to honour the men and women who have served Canada, especially those who paid the ultimate price. PHOTOS BY BARRY GRAY Crowds jammed into Gore Park on Monday to take in the City of Hamilton's Remembrance Day service at Veteran's Park…
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LIFE IN THE CITY

PHOTOS BY BRENT PERNIAC, DONNA WAXMAN AND GARY GREEN Click on an image for full-sized gallery Ginger St. James, Mickey DeSadist and Hailee Rose at the album release celebration of The Shakers' new album Left for Alive at Westdale Theatre, Oct. 4.The…
City Life

Remembrance Day: Hamilton is nexus of research and treatment of pain in veterans

The city is home to the only research centre specializing in chronic pain of veterans in Canada and the largest clinic nationally treating retired soldiers experiencing the debilitating effects of long-term pain.   By Lise Diebel, Hamilton Health Sciences Hundreds of Canadian veterans, including many treated for…
Arts + Culture

2024 has been kind to Wreckless Harbour

The folk and bluegrass quartet have released two singles in advance of their debut album Step Lightly, coming out this month. They will play The Mule Spinner on Dec. 7. The folk and bluegrass quartet of Trevor Roach (banjo), Lawren Helder (guitar), Jon “J.J.” Harley (violin), and “Big”…
Arts + Culture

The Master Plan at Theatre Aquarius is a bombshell

This political satire about the boondoggle on the Toronto waterfront hums on every level. It’s funny, thought-provoking, memorable and asks important questions. The Master Plan, now on stage at Theatre Aquarius, is smart, fast-paced, thought-provoking and surprising. It’s also funny, poignant and even sad – nothing that would…
Food + Drink

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

Here's a list of what has come, gone and changed in Hamilton and Burlington in October. Launched & opening soon Craig’s Cookies (188 Locke St. S., Hamilton) The much-anticipated bake shop has finally opened a location on Locke Street, slinging its cookies renowned for…
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EXCLUSIVE: Beloved Casbah will soon stop rockin’

One of Hamilton’s most important and vibrant live music venues will close in January to make way for condos, says owner and operator Brodie Schwendiman. The Casbah will soon rock no more.  That is the momentous news emanating from the corner of King Street West and Queen Street…
City Life

Yes, you can hike by the HSR

A car is not necessary to get to some beautiful trails in Hamilton, so hop on a bus to explore and check out the beauty of autumn. It’s autumn, the best hiking season of them all (don’t argue, it’s facts!). Warm days and cool nights mean fewer or…