- Michael Kras
- 14 Jul 2020
Hamilton’s iconic duck Lewis Mallard is making face masks during COVID-19
If you live in or around Downtown Hamilton, it’s not unlikely that you’ve seen – or at least heard about – a mysterious giant duck wandering the streets, often carrying a stack of hand...
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- Michael Kras
- 23 Jun 2020
This new project is paying Hamilton’s BIPOC artists to make new art
Are you a Hamilton-based BIPOC artist who wants to get paid to create something this summer? Well, a new local initiative – the first of its kind in the city – is planning to help you do just that...
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- Michael Kras
- 17 Jun 2020
Supercrawl has been cancelled for 2020
We all knew this was coming, but that doesn’t make it sting any less: Supercrawl, Hamilton’s largest annual street festival, has been cancelled for 2020 due to ongoing concerns surrounding the COV...
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- Michael Kras
- 11 Jun 2020
This new podcast is all about the arts and artists of Hamilton
It’s no secret that Hamilton has a rich and robust arts & culture scene. But do you know much about the artists behind that performance piece you saw at Art Crawl, or that painting that riveted ...
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- Michael Kras
- 15 Apr 2020
BREAKING: Trudeau expands COVID-19 emergency benefit criteria for contract workers, part-timers
In an announcement Wednesday morning during his daily public address, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revealed that the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) made available to support out-of-work Can...
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- Michael Kras
- 12 Mar 2020
The Local Life in Dundas has closed
One of Dundas’ favourite spots for one-of-a-kind handmade finds by local artists and artisans has officially closed its doors. The Local Life, which also has sister locations in Port Dalhousie and i...
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- Michael Kras
- 01 Feb 2020
An immersive arts festival is on at Hamilton’s waterfront this weekend
Heads up, Hamilton: one of the city’s most exciting and unique winter events is back this weekend only. Part live performance event, part dope winter party, part choose-your-own-adventure art experi...
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- Michael Kras
- 16 Jan 2020
Home of the Makers has closed on James North
The ever-transforming James North strip has lost another well-loved local shop, as Home of the Makers appears to have closed its doors. A retail shop at 294 James Street North dedicated to giving Hami...
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- Michael Kras
- 15 Jan 2020
Hamilton’s West Harbour is getting a stunning public art plaza
Hamilton’s West Harbour is about to become even more beautiful. As part of a massive redevelopment project planned for Hamilton’s waterfront between Piers 5 and 7, the City of Hamilton and the Ham...
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- Michael Kras
- 13 Jan 2020
King William is getting a gate to temporarily close the street for events
One of Hamilton’s hottest pockets for night life and entertainment is getting a special new feature very soon. Dubbed the King William Street Beacon and Gate Public Art Project, the City of Hamilton...
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