Hamilton Brands Take Centre Stage at CNE: Collective Arts Named Official Beer & Cocktail Partner
Hamilton’s thriving food and beverage sector is taking centre stage at the CNE. Collective Arts has been named the official beer and cocktail partner, bringing craft beverages, live art, and limited-edition designs to the iconic end-of-summer tradition.
Aug 20, 2026
McMaster Partnership Supports Ontario’s Growing Life Sciences Sector
A new McMaster University partnership with U of T and Genesys Capital will support early-stage life sciences startups across Ontario, helping strengthen the province’s health innovation and commercialization ecosystem.
Jul 8, 2026
From Steel City to Food Hub: How Hamilton is Building One of Canada’s Most Important Agri-Food Economies
Hamilton’s agri-food and food and beverage processing sector has grown significantly over the past decade, driven by strategic investments in port and logistics infrastructure and targeted economic development efforts. The Port of Hamilton has seen agri-food cargo rise from about 9% to 40% of total volume, alongside major new developments including a sugar refinery, rail transload facility, expanded flour milling operations, and a large-scale acid production plant—highlighting the city’s strengthening role as a food processing and logistics hub.
Jun 23, 2026
Rain Carbon Established North American Innovation Hub in Hamilton
Hamilton's reputation as a centre for advanced manufacturing and clean technology has taken another step forward. Rain Carbon Inc., a global supplier of carbon and chemical products, has chosen Hamilton as the home of its North American Technology Innovation Centre for Energy Storage Materials — a 30,000 square foot research and development facility. The investment positions Hamilton at the heart of a rapidly growing sector in the global economy: the materials that power electric vehicles, energy storage systems, and next-generation batteries.
Jun 9, 2026
Hamilton Joins the PWHL: The Best Women’s Hockey Players Are Coming to TD Coliseum
The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) has announced a new Hamilton franchise, set to begin play at the TD Coliseum in the 2026-2027 season. Announced on May 13, 2026, this marks a landmark moment for the city – and the latest in a string of major sports and entertainment wins for downtown Hamilton.
May 19, 2026
AHL Hockey Officially Returns to Hamilton at TD Coliseum for 2026–27 Season
The American Hockey League has approved the relocation of the New York Islanders’ AHL affiliate to Hamilton. Beginning in the 2026–27 season, professional hockey will return to TD Coliseum—reviving the city’s AHL legacy and strengthening momentum in downtown Hamilton.