Q&A with LT the Monk – that acting, singing, dancing rapper

LT the Monk, a versatile musician from #HamOnt, draws inspiration from diverse sources and aims for universal appeal with his blend of hip-hop, pop, and rhythm and blues. Overcoming self-doubt, he honed his craft during the pandemic and looks forward to touring North America in 2024...

Thom’s photography takes flight

Kevin Thom may be an artist best known for the dramatic play of light and shadow in his award-winning photography, but, in 2003, his life was on a completely different trajectory. Running a computer school and store was not enough to satisfy his creative nature, so when a friend invited him to explore the world...

The heart of Heather Valley

Growing up and attending high school in northern Ontario, Heather Valley spent hour upon hour in the forest training to become a national level cross country skier. Music, her constant companion, opened up a world of expression and perspective that she otherwise didn’t encounter. The voice of Matthew Good and, later, Jason Molina shaped how...

With finish and flair

The industrial buildings of The Cotton Factory are home to eclectic creatives, from Leslie Sasaki and Distilled Technologies Inc. to the Hamilton Aerial Group (HAG) founded by a professional restoration and decorative painter. A member of the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals, Lori Le Mare is respected internationally for her precise and detailed work in...