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REVIEW: You don’t want to miss this train

By Meredith MacLeod
Murder on the Orient Express at Theatre Aquarius is escapist theatre at its very best: great ensemble cast, magnificent set and costumes, and a story by one of mystery’s masters. It's on until March 29. Murder on the Orient Express is a tightly-wound, fast-paced thrill ride aboard…
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JUNOS in Hamilton: ‘Lightning in a bottle’

By Meredith MacLeod
Hamilton will take centre stage when it hosts the JUNO Awards for the seventh time from March 26 to 29. It’s a chance to show off this city of music and momentum, and to build a legacy to carry that forward. When the JUNO Awards arrive in…
Arts + Culture

Lots of Canada, Hamilton, even a Heated Rivalry actor, in Aquarius’ next season

By Meredith MacLeod
The 2026-2027 lineup will feature Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Roald Dahl’s Matilda, The Musical, and three new Canadian plays, two featuring Hamilton playwrights. Four female directors. Three new Canadian plays. Two Hamilton playwrights. Two blockbuster British musicals. One national bestselling novel. One actor from smash hit…
Arts + Culture

Your complete guide to JUNOS 2026

By HCM
Hamilton will roll out the red carpet to the best and brightest in Canada’s music scene when the 55th annual JUNO Awards arrive March 26-29. Hamilton will be the epicentre of the Canadian music universe when the 55th annual JUNO Awards takes over the city March 26-29.
City Life

Hounds of Hamilton

By HCM
We need a big dose of dogs these days so HAMILTON CITY Magazine's new feature celebrates the city's canines. Send in your dogs (and cats)! Escape the relentless news cycle, doom scrolling and polarizing politics, and find joy and laughter in pets. Hounds of Hamilton…
Arts + Culture

Punching In: Exhibit showcases the work of Hamilton music

By Meredith MacLeod
City Life

CITY VIEW: Immersed in Inspiration

By Stephen Near
Food + Drink

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

By Suzanne Zandbergen
Arts + Culture

48 HOURS IN HAMILTON: A music lover’s curated weekend

By Dylan Hudecki

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Arts + Culture

Folk troubadour Ray Materick makes a Hamilton return

By Kerry Doole
Famed local producer Bob Doidge is behind a reunion show at The Westdale on Nov. 28 that features Materick's original band playing songs from the Asylum Records albums. One of the most acclaimed Canadian singer/songwriters of the '70s, Ray Materick is reuniting with his original band Midnight Matinee for a concert…
Food + Drink

Three Hamilton Bar Bands to Watch in 2024

By Jody Aberdeen
Heather Valley and the Current State, Wreckless Harbour and Checkerboard Floors frequently play local bars and breweries and offer a fantastic show for their audiences.  Is there a more enjoyable way to spend an afternoon or evening than with some good local craft brews (or other beverage of…
City Life

Grey Cup Festival in pictures

By HCM
Grey Cup 2023 was quintessentially Hamilton, featuring the Built in the Hammer Grey Cup Music Festival and the Fan Central festival hub on James Street North among the dozens of events leading up to the clash between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Montreal Alouettes in the 110th…
Arts + Culture

GIFT GUIDE: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

By Kris Osborne
Give the gift of local this season with Hamilton's ultimate gift guide! We are blessed when it comes to the shop local movement. Hamilton and Burlington are home to countless shops and artisans and artists selling interesting and inspired gifts for anyone on your holiday list. You’ll feel…
City Life

For the love of Hamilton

By Meredith MacLeod
This regular feature highlights people from all walks of life who have embraced Hamilton as their new home RACHEL RIORDAN has been illustrating since before I could even say Illustrating. I grew up with a pencil in my hand and devoured paper. As an adult, I've been fortunate…
Made in Hamilton

The Salvation Army: Behind the front lines

By Kathryn Dunmore
You know the red collection kettles but they are just a holiday symbol of all The Salvation Army does throughout the year. Here is a range of people and programs you can think about when you hear volunteers ringing those bells this season. When thinking about The Salvation…
City Life

Life in the City

By HCM
PHOTOS BY BRENT PERNIAC, DONNA WAXMAN AND GARY GREEN Click on an image to expand to a slide show! St. Joseph's Healthcare hosted its annual A Mental Health Morning presented by ArcelorMittal Dofasco at Michelangelo's, Oct. 4, Lynn Keane, keynote speaker and author, is pictured with…
City Life

City View: A life in music

By Meredith MacLeod
ASTRID HEPNER was born in England and grew up near Cologne, Germany. She experimented with a variety of musical instruments until she found her instrument, the saxophone. It was the sax solo on the Supertramp record Breakfast in America that made her fall in love with the…
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