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Listen: Episode 277 (June 28/19) I Heart Hamilton airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMUHosted by Kristin Archer In this episode:Chatting with Hamilton Honey Badgers president John Lashway. Next home games: July 6, July 21, July 27.
GOODBODYFEEL: a new pilates, yoga, and mindfulness pop-up studio is here to change the perception of what we think about fitness and wellness culture. Founder Robin Lamarr has set out to create movement classes in Hamilton that are accessible, inclusive, and socially engaged. It all began back in grade school with Robin’s first foray into … Read more
Hamilton Tiger-Cats Tim Hortons Field 64 Melrose Avenue North By Kristin Archer It’s amazing for me to look back on the past five years and note how much ground and the range of topics I’ve covered through the blog. The point of starting I Heart Hamilton for me was to not only re-discover my hometown … Read more
Episode 090 (Aug. 21/15) “I Heart Hamilton” airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer In this episode: Interview with Andrea Miller about the Leander Boat Club and their Learn To Row programs + interview and live performance by Terra Lightfoot who plays the Greenbelt Harvest Picnic on August 29th More info: Leander … Read more
Episode 087 (July 31/15) “I Heart Hamilton” airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer In this episode: Interview with Amanda and Annie, co-owners of home decor and style shop Pretty Grit + interview with Cameron Banks of Fringe Pro Wrestling about their next event (August 8th at Bay City Music Hall) More … Read more
* Contest closed on March 11th * Win a pair of tickets to JUNO Cup! JUNO Awards Weekend kicks off with a celebrity fundraising hockey game in support of MusiCounts, Canada’s music education charity associated with CARAS. NHL Greats and Canadian musicians will face off in a fun, competitive, non-contact hockey game. All proceeds benefit MusiCounts. … Read more
Episode 066 (Feb. 20/15) “I Heart Hamilton” airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer In this episode: Interview with Robyn Dell’Unto (playing I Heart Hamilton Presents show on Feb. 27 at Baltimore House); interview with Cameron Banks of Fringe Pro Wrestling (event Feb. 28 at Bay City Music Hall); interview with Maya … 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
Area musicians not afraid to show Tiger-Cat stripes By Andrew Baulcomb Arkells may hold the title for the most infectious CFL anthem with “Ticats Are Hummin,’” but they’re not the only group in town with a love of the Tabbies. Ahead of Sunday’s Grey Cup matchup between Hamilton and Saskatchewan, here’s a selection of five … Read more
Hammer City Roller Girls Mountain Arena (Dave Andreychuk) 25 Hester Street When the Tour began a year ago, one of the first local groups to reach out was the Hammer City Roller Girls. We didn’t even know Hamilton had a roller derby league (HCRG was founded in 2006), so we were excited to hear about … Read more