A Chance to Dance is a fully accessible dance party where everyone, regardless of needs or abilities, is welcome. There aren’t many spaces where special needs people and their families can simply have fun, dance, and feel welcome. A Chance to Dance was created to change that.Local…

This regular feature highlights people from all walks of life who have embraced Hamilton as their new home. PRIYA MOHAN is the founder of sariKNOTsari, a Canadian fashion brand built around one-of-a-kind upcycled silk clothing, ethical production, and the belief that women deserve to feel both comfortable…

Gabriel Marcelo and Paulo Leon are building on the music scene in Hamilton through their music, their venue, and their record label. Chilean-Canadian brothers Gabriel Marcelo and Paulo Leon are building on Hamilton’s music scene on multiple fronts. They are lifelong Hamiltonians, and frontmen of three-piece rock…

Closing a food bank might seem counterintuitive when dealing with hunger and poverty, but the Hamilton non-profit has shifted to an integrated system that supports dignity at every stage of life. St. Matthew’s began as an Anglican church in the late 19th century, serving a neighbourhood once described…

Canada’s national broadcaster is finally addressing a glaring inconsistency by investing in a radio station in this city. BY PAUL SHAKER AND SONJA MACDONALD City building involves many things, from physical infrastructure like streets, buildings, and watermains, to policy choices on how we decide to grow or…