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The Iron Cow brings something that’s been missing to downtown

By Diane Galambos Dec 11, 2025

Part elevated British pub, and part sports bar, Matty Matheson-led eatery delivers with a creative and well-executed menu in a welcoming space. Holy Cow! There is a new restaurant in town, part of the recently renovated and reopened TD Coliseum complex. My dining experience as a media…

City Life

OPINION: York Boulevard is a grand vision gone wrong

By Bill Curran Nov 6, 2025

Hamilton’s gateway entrance from the west was once to be modelled after great European streets. But instead of being the ‘Champs Elysee of North America,’ the City caved to private interests and what was built is the architectural horror story it is today. There is a nearly 50-year-old…

Arts + Culture

10 milestone shows at 101 York Boulevard

By Jamie Tennant Nov 6, 2025

Hamilton’s downtown arena opened as Copps Coliseum in 1985 and was renamed FirstOntario Centre in 2014. In the 38 years before it closed in the summer of 2023 for a massive renovation, it has hosted some epic concerts. What makes a show memorable? Size of crowd? Sales figures?…