Cathie Coward

Ontario

Photojournalist at The Hamilton Spectator (Hamilton, ON)

Hamilton Spectator photographer

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‘We’re home’: Hamilton welcomes new Canadians on Newcomer Day

1 week ago | thespec.com | Cathie Coward

New Canadians took the citizenship oath Friday as part of Hamilton Newcomer Day, a citywide celebration of inclusion and community held at city hall. Hosted by the Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council, the event helped newcomers connect with services, explore local culture and celebrate their contributions to the city. The day began with a citizenship ceremony in council chambers and continued with live music, games, and food on the forecourt.
‘We’re home’: Hamilton welcomes new Canadians on Newcomer Day

1 week ago | hamiltonnews.com | Cathie Coward

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Hamilton high school students dance the day away

1 week ago | thespec.com | Cathie Coward

You are the owner of this article. You have permission to edit this article. Home Photos Lyrical, modern and Afro-fusion are just a few of the styles of dance students performed during the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board’s 10th annual showcase on Tuesday.
WSIB workers on strike in Hamilton

1 week ago | caledonenterprise.com | Cathie Coward

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New wind-assisted shipping technology on display in Hamilton Harbour

1 week ago | thespec.com | Cathie Coward

People along the Waterfront Trail watched Monday afternoon as the Vectis Progress loaded approximately 9,000 metric tons of Ontario-grown corn into its holds at Parrish & Heimbecker. The vessel, which arrived in Hamilton Harbour on Sunday, is scheduled to depart for Ireland on Tuesday. The Vectis Progress, registered in the U.K., is equipped with a unique wind-assisted propulsion system developed by GT Green Technologies. The system is designed to reduce carbon emissions and fuel consumption.
Lilacs in bloom at Royal Botanical Gardens’ Arboretum

3 weeks ago | thespec.com | Cathie Coward

Visitors flock to the Lilac Dell at the Royal Botanical Gardens’ Arboretum every year to see the Katie Osborne Lilac Collection, one of the largest and most diverse in the world. This year’s lilacs were starting to bloom as of Monday morning, but a warm week should see many more trees in full bloom in the coming days. In the meantime, visitors can enjoy other blossoms such as eastern redbud and flowering quince. For more information and updates on the blooms, visit rbg.ca/whatsinbloom.
Affordable pet care rolls into Hamilton neighbourhood

4 weeks ago | thespec.com | Cathie Coward

The Hamilton/Burlington SPCA’s Pet Wellness Clinic made a stop at the Eva Rothwell Centre on Wednesday, offering free and low-cost checkups, vaccinations and minor treatments for local pets. Paul Britton, who brought in his German shepherd-Doberman mix Jake for shots and a checkup, praised the service: “It’s awesome.
McMaster hosts high school lacrosse tourney

1 month ago | thespec.com | Cathie Coward

Seven teams from around southern Ontario converged on McMaster University Tuesday for a high school girls lacrosse tournament. Hosted by the Mac women’s field lacrosse team, the tournament is in its second year and acts as a fundraiser for the university squad. Unlike other teams, such as football or volleyball, McMaster lacrosse is self-funded.
Making fashion from trash

1 month ago | thespec.com | Cathie Coward

Students from Lawfield Elementary School strutted their finest “trashion” at a belated Earth Day celebration on Tuesday. The fashion show featuring outfits constructed from recyclables and garbage was just one event held by the east Mountain school to mark the cause in April. Other actions included a walkout where students created signs and marched around the block to advocate for the environment, and older students creating short videos about the environment.
Wax, dye and heritage: Brantford artists explore ancient art of pysanky

1 month ago | thespec.com | Cathie Coward

A centuries-old Ukrainian tradition found fresh expression in Brantford this month as artists gathered for a sold-out pysanky workshop led by Waterford’s Kiana Kania. The intricate craft of pysanka — meaning “to write” in Ukrainian — uses melted wax and layered dyes to create detailed Easter egg designs rich in colour and symbolism. The April 10 event was one of about half a dozen workshops Kania has hosted this year, attracting both Ukrainian and non-Ukrainian participants.