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October is the second annual food literacy month here in Hamilton.  But what does that really mean?  When I think about food literacy, I ask where the food in my kitchen came from? Did I grow it myself, or did I meet the person or farmer that did? If not, do I know how itRead more

Noah is about to spend his 80th birthday in Nice, France revisiting his birthplace that he hasn’t seen since he was four. His wife died almost a decade before, although she still pops in to be the sassy voice of reason in his head. He plans on investigating the mystery surrounding his mother when sheRead more

Feature photo by Ivan Sorensen. On Friday the 13th and Saturday the 14th of September, Big Johnny Blue, my band, is putting together a music festival to celebrate PEACE. Peace is a word which has been taken for granted and that can seem so hollow. I say that because over the past little while hateRead more

Jason Lopez seems a bit of a natural for politics. Easy going, personable, and with a voice for radio, this sales manager with East Hamilton Radio (EHR) will be representing the Green Party in the upcoming federal election. He has previously tossed his name in the ring during the provincial election, last year. He isRead more

She sees She hears  She knows That the world can be winter cold She hears She knows She sees That the world is in desperate need  She knows She sees She hears  That the world is in fear She seeks She tells She dreams Of a world filled with peace She wonders She searches SheRead more

Since the passing of Crown Point resident Chris Parkinson on May 30th, there has been an outpouring of grief within the community, as with his family. Hundreds attended his visitation and funeral including members of council, the entire board of the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB), family, and many, many others.  Through his rolesRead more

When Hamilton Centre MP David Christopherson announced last July that he would retire at the end of the current parliamentary term,  Matthew Green chose to forego seeking re-election in Ward 3 and to instead seek the federal nomination for the NDP. “As a City Councillor there was only so much I could do to changeRead more

Saturday is the annual Garden Day sales hosted by the Crown Point Garden Club in the parking lot of the Crown Point Community Church at 92 Ottawa Street North. There will be a selection of annuals, perennials,  natives, vegetables and varieties for every taste as well as free compost and woodchips. It all begins atRead more

To begin, it’s important to note that the Board of Health passed a motion that has several components and consequences. These components and consequences can be best summarised and explained as three parts. The first being the symbolic (but important) act of the declaration of the climate emergency. The second being what the City of Hamilton will be doing differently in light of this declaration, as outlined in the motion. Finally, the third part is far from guaranteed, but together we can ensure a broad collective action is taken by all Hamiltonians to respond to the emergency.

Stardew Valley is a farming simulator inspired mainly by the Harvest Moon series. If you’ve played any Harvest Moon or even Rune Factory game, you’ll probably know what to expect here. Stardew Valley has achieved incredible success and has a huge fan base. It’s a wholesome, fun way to spend your time. At the beginningRead more