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OPINION: Made in Hamilton has always meant something more

By Greg Dunnett
It’s not simply about location, but about the work ethic, resilience, creativity, and pride that have shaped this community for generations, and matters even more as Hamilton transforms. Made in Hamilton: It has never simply been about where a product was manufactured, where a business was founded, or…
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Made in Hamilton: The Mabel’s Labels Story

By Julie Cole
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…
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Resilient city: Elbows Up in the Hammer

By Eugene Ellmen
Hamiltonians are telling Donald Trump to take his tariffs and stuff it. Here are four ways we are taking action. Last spring, only weeks after Donald Trump’s inauguration, the future of Hamilton’s economy looked bleak. Trump imposed 25 per cent tariffs on the Canadian steel industry in March,…
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FESTIVE FINDS: Your ultimate gift guide for the holidays

By HCM
Dive into our curated gift guide, where we’ve handpicked the perfect presents — found or made locally — to delight friends, family, kids, pets, and even yourself. And if you discover the perfect meaningful gift here, please be sure to say you found it in HAMILTON CITY Magazine!…
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Common House Café: Hatching a tasty plan

By Vanessa Green
Hamilton’s newest food incubator, operating out of the first floor of City Hall, is giving a leg up to food entrepreneurs. Hamilton is known for its thriving and innovative food scene. But getting a restaurant off the ground – and keeping it profitable – is undoubtedly a tall…
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Reinventing Niagara wine

By Eugene Ellmen
Local wines have come through some tough times but the mood of the industry is optimistic as it reimagines a more intimate connection to its customers and the farmland it calls home. In the last half-century, the Niagara wine industry has undergone a revolution, tearing out unpopular native…
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