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Abena Asomaning
07 Jul 2017

Young Hamilton Entrepreneur

Persevering through difficulty, discrimination, sexism and inequality. By Abena Asomaning I was asked to write an article about my success in Hamilton. Initially, I felt so excited and grateful. Rec...

Jane Allison
07 Jul 2017

One Woman’s Journey from Syria to Hamilton

Persistence, determination and the desire for more. By Jane Allison It is the eyes that you notice first. Large and expressive, Salma Omar’s eyes draw you in with their soulful depth. This first imp...

Heather Peter
07 Jul 2017

#Urbanicityeats: The Story of a Backwoods Mississippi Girl

A true-blue Southern experience in Hamilton. By Heather Peter The reputation of Southern hospitality is renowned far and wide, but did you know you can get some of that famous Southern love just down ...

Hamilton HIVE
07 Jul 2017

YP Spotlight: Women Who Are Making an Impact in Hamilton

Hamilton is very fortunate to have so many dedicated and inspiring young professionals (YP) living and working in our city. These individuals are creating, contributing, and collaborating; they are ma...

Suzanne Zandbergen
07 Jul 2017

20 Fempreneurs to Watch

Women Helping Women to Succeed By Suzanne Zandbergen Women are one of the fastest growing groups of entrepreneurs, and in Hamilton there is a strong community of women supporting each other’s bu...

Erika Wagner
07 Jul 2017

Riding the Road of Persistence

Breaking down barriers, assumptions and preconceived notions By Ericka Wagner Motorcycles: is there any other word quite like it to invoke an image of effortless cool, danger, sex appeal, daring…....

Alexis Fletcher
07 Jul 2017

Are Freckles a Fault?

Ignoring societal pressures to look a certain way and embracing beauty. By Alexis Fletcher I remember when I was an aesthetician many years ago and I went to a fancy spa for a special event. They had ...

Dev Team
07 Jul 2017

A Letter from the Editor and Publisher

By Andrea Fernandes I vividly remember the rage I felt when my kindergarten teacher complimented my beautiful French Braid. She told me my mother had done a lovely job. The problem was, it was my fath...

Marty Edwards
02 Jun 2017

Traffic Troubles

Is Hamilton’s aging system causing speeding? By Marty Edwards Traffic. It’s a contentious subject in Hamilton and complaining about it is certainly on-trend right now. Most Hamiltonians of a c...

Ryan McGreal
02 Jun 2017

Cycling Master Plan Needs More Teeth

Starved for funding, limited to select streets and subject to councillor vetoes, the Shifting Gears plan hasn’t gone far enough to build a real citywide cycling network. By Ryan Mcgreal The City...