- Michael Kras
- 13 Oct 2024
Hamilton band Arkells wins SOCAN National Achievement Award
Hamilton’s beloved rock band Arkells has been highly decorated in major music awards throughout their career, and now they can add a 2024 SOCAN Award to their shelf. The Society of Composers, Auth...
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- Michael Kras
- 30 Jul 2024
Hamilton fencer Eleanor Harvey sees historic win at Paris Olympics
Hamilton-born foil fencer Eleanor Harvey took home a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics and made history in the process. The 29-year-old athlete made Hamilton – and all of Canada – proud by...
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- Michael Kras
- 29 May 2024
Hamilton breweries win big at 2024 Canadian Brewing Awards
Two terrific Hamilton breweries did the city proud by taking home multiple honours at the 2024 Canadian Brewing Awards. Each year, a nationwide competition sees craft breweries from across Canada br...
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- Michael Kras
- 12 Feb 2024
Hamilton musicians show up strong in 2024 JUNO Awards nominations
Hamilton is well represented in the 2024 nominations for the JUNO Awards: Canada’s massive awards recognizing excellence in our country’s music scene. Hamilton rockers Arkells have once again re...
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- Michael Kras
- 02 Nov 2023
Hamilton’s Clifford Brewing wins big at Canada Beer Cup
One of Hamilton’s outstanding craft breweries took home high honours at a national competition. Clifford Brewing was one of dozens of breweries from across Canada to compete in the 2023 Canada Bee...
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- Michael Kras
- 19 Jul 2023
Hamilton-born Martin Short nominated for 2023 Emmy Award
Legendary Hamilton-born actor and comedian Martin Short has been honoured with a nomination for a 2023 Primetime Emmy Award. Short is nominated for Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for his work on...
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- Michael Kras
- 12 Jun 2023
Winners announced for 2023 City of Hamilton Arts Awards
Numerous incredible artists were honoured at Hamilton’s biggest night recognizing the best of the city’s arts scene. The 2023 City of Hamilton Arts Awards took place on June 8th at the Art Galle...
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- Michael Kras
- 27 Apr 2023
Hamilton Arts Awards announce shortlist for 2023
Hamilton’s largest civic awards recognizing excellence in the city’s arts scene have announced their shortlist of nominees for 2023. The City of Hamilton Arts Awards are an annual tradition ...
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- Michael Kras
- 15 Mar 2023
Three Hamilton festivals named among top 100 in Ontario
Hamilton proves it’s a major festival city as three of the city’s big annual events took home provincial honours recently. Festivals & Events Ontario (FEO) just announced their Top 100 Ontar...
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- Michael Kras
- 13 Mar 2023
Hamilton’s Arkells win Group of the Year at 2023 JUNO Awards
Hamilton’s iconic rockers Arkells took home a big win at the 2023 JUNO Awards. The Max Kerman-led rock band was awarded Group of the Year at the Juno Opening Night Awards in Edmonton on March 11th...
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