“When Yuk Yuk’s was first established, Hamilton had huge roots, and it was the place to go, and our local comedy legend Donnie Coy had a good stake in that,” said Ward 2 Councillor Jason Farr before inviting Coy to join the conversation at Thursday’s grand opening of Yuk Yuk’s new downtown location.
Coy had a  story to tell us too. “Coming down from where I live on the west mountain, the one amateur kid, Mayce… him and his girlfriend pick me up and drive me down tonight. We come down …

a banjo in his hands and his foot tapping a steady beat, Harrison Kennedy played some blues tunes to kick off the ceremony announcing the annual Hamilton Music Awards.
A veritable who’s who of Hamilton’s music scene gathered in the McIntyre Theatre for the official launch on Wednesday. Kennedy is nominated for four awards and will receive a lifetime achievement award at this year’s HMAs.
Comedian Shelley Marshall will once again co-host the awards show with musicologist Alan Cross. Marshall says the city’s small town feel makes Hamilton special.
“People are very connected …

Two years ago, Chantal Baker made a decision that would result in some major changes in her life. Upon graduating high school, Baker moved to Hamilton from her hometown of South Bend, Indiana to attend Mohawk College and play for the Mountaineers women’s volleyball team. Baker is currently enrolled in Mohawk’s Police Foundations program, and plans on pursuing a career in forensic psychology and eventually work in the FBI’s profiling department. Baker is just getting back into the rhythm of things while recovering from a shoulder injury sustained last season. …

Today we have Noah Salo and Greg Rosser on our live TV newscasts. Keep an eye out for them on the TVs around Mohawk! They’re joined by Neil Reyes in Entertainment, Teresa Friesen in Sports and Paula Tobias in Weather.
On our INDI 101FM radio newscasts today, we have Anna Ritins on top hour news and Brady Livingston on bottom hour, filling in for Pat Fenton, who’s at city council today.
Noticing a trend this week? Hamilton City Council has been busy this week, and many of our reporters are spending days …

Ah, the teen years. Sleeping in on Saturdays was the best, right? And what did you do when you woke up early and couldn’t get back to sleep?
You watched MuchMusic, obviously.
The teenaged version of watching Saturday morning cartoons used to be flipping on MuchMusic and watching whatever music videos came on.
But now, if you turn on the newly-renamed MUCH, you won’t see much music at all.
For example: this Saturday’s schedule includes just TWO shows that play music videos, while the rest is syndicated ‘90s TV, movies and Video On Trial.
Where…