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gritLIT is back and bigger than ever

By Meredith MacLeod Apr 17, 2023

Hamilton’s festival for readers and writers is celebrating 19 years with a five-day hybrid program featuring established and emerging writers and workshops geared to wordsmiths of all kinds. A 19th birthday is a cause for celebration in Ontario (cocktails, anyone?) but when you’re a literary festival, it’s a…

Arts + Culture

CFMU: A unique voice and vision

By Jamie Tennant Feb 9, 2023

As McMaster University's campus station celebrates its 45th anniversary, Jamie Tennant looks back on the trials, tribulations and, yes, triumphs of bringing community radio to life, and to the community. This year, CFMU celebrates its 45th anniversary on the FM airwaves. On Jan. 13, 1978, at…

Arts + Culture

Hamilton Reads for the Holidays

By Jessica Rose Dec 3, 2022

With so many titles to choose from, picking the perfect gift for the book lover on your list isn’t always easy. This holiday season, narrow down your choices by supporting a Hamilton author or publisher. Fortunately, there’s no shortage of talent right here in our own backyard. …

Arts + Culture

Guided by Fate

By Jamie Tennant Nov 26, 2022

Bill Dillon, who has played guitar with some of the biggest names around, knows first hand that music can save your life. You probably don’t know the name Bill Dillon but you know the sound of his guitar. You’ve heard “Showdown at Big Sky” by Robbie Robertson? Dillon.