Meredith Macleod

Hamilton

Associate Publisher and Editorial Director at HAMILTON CITY Magazine

Associate publisher and editorial director of HAMILTON CITY Magazine, musician, dog lover and always optimistic golfer. Hamilton is in my blood.

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Articles

East-end staple Rankin’s Bar & Grill has served its last pint

1 week ago | hamiltoncitymagazine.ca | Meredith Macleod

Hamilton landmark served patrons for 45 years, surviving as a three-generation family business that, over 87 years, evolved from a china shop to a snack bar to a classic neighbourhood restaurant. The TV classic Cheers has been in the news recently following the death of George Wendt, who played wisecracking Norm, a regular occupying a corner seat at the Boston bar.
McMaster University will un-pave a parking lot and return it to paradise

1 week ago | hamiltoncitymagazine.ca | Meredith Macleod

Campus will undergo a profound transformation over the next decade as it renaturalizes west side, adds more housing and creates entry gateways. A vision to transform the McMaster University campus over the next decade includes the renaturalization of what are large parking lots on the west side of Cootes Drive, more housing in the core campus in mixed-use buildings, and creating gateways features at the campus entrances.
Hammer City Roller Derby: Rebels on wheels

3 weeks ago | hamiltoncitymagazine.ca | Meredith Macleod

Hamilton's league is a pioneer in the sport’s resurgence in North America over the last 20 years and continues to provide a community for many seeking one in the city. Those who pull on roller skates and take to the oval flat track describe roller derby as playing chess while having bricks thrown at you. There is the strategy and then the pain. Hammer City Roller Derby, a multi-team league and development program in Hamilton, is celebrating its 20th season this year.
Hamilton teen to play in his second roller derby world cup

3 weeks ago | hamiltoncitymagazine.ca | Meredith Macleod

River Evans will be lacing up roller skates while wearing a Team Canada jersey this summer. The 16-year-old Hamilton resident will represent his country in Brisbane, Australia at the Junior Roller Derby World Cup in late July. River was a member of the last Team Canada, too, when the World Cup was in Valence, France in 2023. To make the team this year, he attended tryouts in both Ontario and Calgary.
FOR THE LOVE OF HAMILTON

3 weeks ago | hamiltoncitymagazine.ca | Meredith Macleod

This regular feature highlights people from all walks of life who have embraced Hamilton as their new home. LOHIFA POGOSON ACKER is a consultant, business owner, hair artist, and speaker dedicated to community empowerment. Born in Lagos, Nigeria and raised on three continents, she is known for her dynamic personality and deep love for all things Hamilton.
New vision underway for Coppley complex

3 weeks ago | hamiltoncitymagazine.ca | Meredith Macleod

Hamilton heritage developer Core Urban Inc. is about to begin redevelopment of historic buildings into a boutique hotel, residential rentals, offices, and hospitality spaces. Hamilton heritage developer Core Urban Inc. has been eyeing the historic Coppley Building on York Boulevard for more than a decade but the timing wasn’t right until now.
Encore Bridal is fashion forward

3 weeks ago | hamiltoncitymagazine.ca | Meredith Macleod

Sheyda Sayahi’s new boutique – which sells pre-worn and new wedding dresses on consignment – has recently opened in the historic King John Building downtown. Encore Bridal is a new consignment boutique in downtown Hamilton, offering a high-end experience while selling sustainable and affordable wedding dresses. Owner Sheyda Sayahi frequently finds herself talking to women about not getting too caught up in wedding mania. It doesn’t have to cost a fortune to realize a dream, she says.
Matty Matheson opening a restaurant in Hamilton Arena

1 month ago | hamiltoncitymagazine.ca | Meredith Macleod

Our city featured prominently in the Departure music and art festival in Toronto, with the Canadian celebrity chef announced as a food partner in the transformed downtown arena, and panel discussing Hamilton as key to next global music hub. Celebrity chef Matty Matheson is a big fan of Hamilton and will be opening a new restaurant in conjunction with the redeveloped arena downtown.
Henry’s on James, a 1920s-inspired jazz supper club opens downtown

1 month ago | hamiltoncitymagazine.ca | Meredith Macleod

James Street North live music venue by The Other Bird will be open Thursday to Sunday, featuring twice daily performances, a simple dinner and light-night menu, a jazz brunch on Sunday, and classic cocktails with a twist. It’s fair to say Hamilton hasn’t seen anything quite like Henry’s on James before – at least not in several generations. The latest venture by the team at The Other Bird, Henry’s brings live jazz and a 1920s glam vibe to James Street North.
REVIEW: Waitress is a sweet slice of musical theatre

1 month ago | hamiltoncitymagazine.ca | Meredith Macleod

Theatre Aquarius’s season close-out production takes place in Joe’s Pie Diner where Jenna, played by Hamilton native Julia McLellan, escapes her loveless marriage by creating and baking desserts and dreaming of a new start. It runs until May 18. Waitress serves strong performances, great music, a healthy serving of laughs, and a pinch of nostalgia all baked into a fun and filling theatre experience.