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West Fest Inspires Community Outreach to McMaster By Rachel Connell Photos by Lisa Vuyk September 5th marked one of McMaster’s longest standing traditions – Welcome Week’s Pajama Parade, or otherwise reminisced as the legendary kissing parade! As a third year Mac student, and a Welcome Week student leader dancing around in a big painted maroon … Read more
Doors Open Hamilton By Kristin Archer It was a few months ago now, but I would be remiss if I didn’t share my discoveries from the fourth Doors Open Hamilton that I’ve attended. This is a two-day event that I now look forward to every spring. It’s a chance to take a look at some … Read more
The Academy of All Things Awesome By Kristin Archer Just when I think Hamilton can’t possibly get any more fun, in comes The Academy of All Things Awesome. What is it, exactly? In the words of creator and headmistress, Erika McMeekin: A series of creative learning and life experiences for people who are bored of … Read more
By Kristin Archer It’s an exciting summer in Hamilton, to say the least! July is absolutely filled with events, and yesterday was no exception. An impactful initiative touched down in Hamilton. TD Friends of the Environment Foundation (TD FEF) celebrates its 25th anniversary by bringing urban pop-up parks to various Canadian cities this summer. Hamilton … Read more
Episode 079 (May 29/15) Live To Air from Gore Park — I Heart Hamilton on 93.3 CFMU “I Heart Hamilton” airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer Special extended show – broadcast live-to-air from Gore Park during the Downtown BIA’s Summer Promenade Thank you to the Downtown BIA for having me back! … Read more
The 2015 Gore Park Summer Promenade runs May 27th-Sept. 4th every Wednesday, Thursday & Friday from 11am-5pm. Hosted by the Downtown Hamilton BIA – enjoy great food, vendors and live, local entertainment. The Friday, May 29th edition of the Gore Park Summer Promenade is I Heart Hamilton Day! Excited to be back for the second year … Read more
By Kristin Archer I’ll preface this by saying that this post is so incredibly late, but it all works out because I’m having fun reminiscing about my trip to Buffalo back on June 20-21, 2014. This was my furthest Detour for I Heart Hamilton so far – across the border! Last spring I got an … Read more
Art Gallery of Hamilton 123 King Street West By Kristin Lee B On a drive through downtown, the name of the Art Gallery of Hamilton is prominently projected over the heart of the city where it proudly resides. Nestled between the MacNab bus terminal and the Hamilton Convention Centre, the AGH opened in its present … Read more
Winterfest By Kristin Archer The 37th annual Winterfest kicked off this past weekend with a launch at the Waterfront. The festival continues through until Family Day (the 16th) with lots of events and activities throughout the city. I chatted with Jen Anisef of Tourism Hamilton on 93.3 CFMU about the history of this winter festival … Read more
Supercrawl Post and photos by Kristin Archer and Steph Dubik It’s always the best time of year in this city – Supercrawl! Now in its sixth year, this was I Heart Hamilton’s fourth time hitting the streets to cover the festival. Whenever I think it can’t be topped, it gets bigger and better each year, … Read more