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Arts + Culture

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…
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.
Arts + Culture

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…
Arts + Culture

Solo show shares stories from frontline shelters during the pandemic

Hamilton playwright Tommy Taylor will debut You Should Have Stayed Home Too at Theatre Aquarius. The show drawn from his decade working in emergency shelters and overdose prevention sites features lost music from his late aunt, who was best friend, roommate and collaborator of Joni Mitchell. A…
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

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…
Arts + Culture

REVIEW: Sisters of ’78 is triumphant and powerful

The season opener at Theatre Aquarius offers an inspiring tale of ordinary women who challenged power and authority, fighting for themselves, their families, and each other in a five-month labour strike that changed workplaces in Ontario. It runs until Oct. 18. Rights and privileges are won…
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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Made in Hamilton

Hollow Co.: A custom solution

Kat Scarrow launched The Hollow Co., an apparel printing business in Dundas, when she was consistently disappointed by the spirit wear offered at her kids’ school. When Kat Scarrow wasn’t happy with the options for spirit wear at her kids’ school, she didn’t complain. She did something…
City Life

Getting back on the VIA track

It’s been 18 years since VIA Rail committed to stopping again in Hamilton, something the Crown corporation hasn’t done since 1992. The West Harbour station would allow VIA to directly serve Hamiltonians, but the trains still just pass through the city. It’s time that changes. …
Arts + Culture

IN PHOTOS: Festival of Friends 2026

The Festival of Friends – its 50th year! – is in full swing at Gage Park. Featuring dozens of musical acts, market vendors, and lots of delicious food options, the festival wraps up with an all-star concert of local and Canadian acts on Sunday night! PHOTOS BY BOB…
Arts + Culture

Chantal Kreviazuk and Raine Maida coming to Hamilton for book tour event

Canadian music power couple release I’m Going to Break Your Heart: A Rock ‘n’ Roll Love Story, a joint memoir about working on love over nearly 30 years together. See them at the Playhouse Cinema for a discussion, book signing, and meet and greet on Aug.
Food + Drink

DINING DISTRICTS: Historic eats on Plains Road

Hospitality entrepreneurs served hungry drivers for decades before the QEW, 403, and the Skyway Bridge changed traffic patterns forever. No matter, there are plenty of veteran and newcomer restaurants serving a diversity of cuisines along the Aldershot corridor. This issue’s dining district encompasses Plains Road from where…
Arts + Culture

AGH exhibit evokes childhood summers

Elizabeth Lennie’s Story and Stardust collection, on display until Aug. 2, is a colourful, nostalgic trip down memory lane. In a room behind the Art Gallery of Hamilton gift shop, brightly coloured paintings invoking childhood memories of warm days on northern lakes are lined up around the…
Made in Hamilton

Made in Hamilton: The Mabel’s Labels Story

A frustrating parenting problem, a vision to solve it, and some tenacity helped a quartet of moms create an enduring brand. Read on for co-founder Julie Cole's six business lessons learned. Over 23 years ago, my sister and two friends, all of us former students…
Food + Drink

FOOD SCENE FOCUS: DINING ACROSS HAMONT

From hidden gems to happening hotspots, the local food scene is full of flavour. In each issue of HCM, Diane Galambos takes you on a delicious tour of the culinary corridors worth exploring across Hamilton and Burlington. Wouldn't it be fun to eat your way…