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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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Film industry is zooming in on Hamilton

By Vanessa Green
The city has become a movie and TV powerhouse for many reasons and its star is only rising. “You can fake it all in Hamilton.”  That’s according to Zach Zohr. And he would know. He’s been working in the film industry for over 25 years. He heads up…
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Theatre Aquarius announces Canadian centre for new musicals

By HCM
Funding commitments totalling $1 million are secured for Hamilton-based incubator that will support Canadian composers, lyricists, book writers and theatre artists. Theatre Aquarius has lined up an all-star cast behind the launch of a new musical incubator in Hamilton. The National Centre for New Musicals…
City Life

A golden mission for Hamilton Literacy Council

By Vanessa Green
The Hamilton Literacy Council is marking 50 years of empowering Hamiltonians with reading, writing and numeracy skills. The Hamilton Literacy Council (HLC) is probably one of the best-kept secrets in the city. Even though nearly half of Canadian adults have inadequate literacy skills, most who are…
Arts + Culture

It’s all sewn up at Theatrix Costume House

By Meredith MacLeod
Kensington Avenue North business has found a 'forever home in Hamilton,' jamming more than 50,000 costumes, wigs and accessories into a former church. At Theatrix Costume House, it’s dress-up day every day. This place at the corner of Kensington Avenue North and Cannon Street, in what…
City Life

For the Love of Hamilton

By Meredith MacLeod
This regular HAMILTON CITY Magazine feature will highlight people, from all walks of life, who have embraced Hamilton as their new home. Dirk Francis and Karen Van Hoecke became Hamiltonians about a year ago when Francis officially took on his new three-year post as vice-president of manufacturing at ArcelorMittal…
Made in Hamilton

Steel goes green

By Eugene Ellmen
The steel industry, long a part of Hamilton’s lifeblood, has endured 50 years of turmoil, writes Eugene Ellmen. But things are turning around as the world discovers the importance of steel in the fight against global warming. Steel is all around us. It’s in the engines and…
Made in Hamilton

Marta Hewson: Fully in focus

By Meredith MacLeod
Hamilton photographer is continually reinventing her career behind the camera and is now embarking into fine art. Two abductions have been turning points in photographer Marta Hewson’s life. The first came in 1974 when she was just four years old. Her father, president of a successful family construction…
Arts + Culture

All Hail the Queens!

By Rob Peace
Drag has sashayed into the mainstream while at the same time being at the tipping point of social protest. Hamilton’s drag queens just keep being fierce. For the faithful, Easter weekend is a holy celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. Among the more secular, it’s a time to…
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