Beauty in the Scars: Jesse Thistle returns with a moving collection of poems and stories. Jesse Thistle has followed up his bestselling debut From the Ashes with Scars and Stars, an exploration of family, community, and memory. If there’s one Canadian book that people have been talking about for the…

 As urban planner Paul Shaker explains, Hamilton neighbourhoods have always been at the forefront of change and innovation. It’s time we learn from that legacy. It’s not hyperbole to suggest that the soul of Hamilton can be found on the streets of its vibrant neighbourhoods. Some of these…

New exchange aims to share cultural ideas through music By Bob Shields In a beautiful example of music uniting people across cultures, languages, generations and geography, earlier this year, Mohawk College students collaborated with Indigenous artists in the Musical Sharing cultural engagement and exchange initiative.

This article is dedicated to the memory of Lauren Marie Mair-Kennedy: April 12, 1993 to August 1, 2022. At 80, Harrison Kennedy is still making beautiful music. With the recent release of his latest record, he sat down with Jamie Tennant to look back…

 Companies that call the King Street co-working hub home are shaking things up in the arts, gaming, technology, social services and fashion. CoMotion occupies the old Hamilton Spectator offices on King Street in the heart of the downtown core. Photo: Submitted If causing a commotion helps to get…

As the days grow shorter and we embrace the fall colours, there’s no shortage of wow-worthy local events happening in and around our fine city. Here are but six that will help you have an awesome autumn. Have Veggies, Will Travel If you are thinking about following a…

From savoury to sweet, nothing says fall like a fresh-from-the-oven pie…oh my! The leaves will soon change, there’s a cool breeze in the air, and pie season is in full swing. Get your stretchy pants ready, because Hamilton and Burlington have a lot to offer in the…

When the coronavirus pandemic took hold in early 2020, most of us simply hunkered down to wait it out. Locke & King’s Ryan Moran, on the other hand, decided to use his time differently.  “Creating a watch brand had always been in the back of my mind,”…