Looking for a job in Hamilton?
In Community | By CCMA | On August 15 2012 06:26 PM | Comments Off on Looking for a job in Hamilton?
Recent studies show that from now to 2016 the highest number of new workers will be needed in the following ten types of jobs. Many of those jobs match the areas highlighted by City of Hamilton’s Economic Development Strategy.
Here are ... Read More
Exclusive Interview with Thought Beneath Film
In Arts | By CCMA | On August 10 2012 03:08 AM | Comments Off on Exclusive Interview with Thought Beneath Film
By Kristine Wales
I'm not a musician, but I imagine it can't be easy to get an album 'just right.' With one release musicians have to try to contain the cohesive vision of a group. No wonder it took Thought Beneath ... Read More
Dave Ewen Art Exhibit, Sparkle Plenty Gallery
In Arts | By CCMA | On August 9 2012 02:59 AM | Comments Off on Dave Ewen Art Exhibit, Sparkle Plenty Gallery
By Erica Leon
Dave Ewen is from Hamilton and is sharing his passion for art at this month's James St North Art Crawl. I had the chance to ask some questions to Dave to find out more about this up and ... Read More
How Not to Move Back In With Your Parents: The Young Person&...
In Community | By CCMA | On June 30 2012 06:29 PM | Comments Off on How Not to Move Back In With Your Parents: The Young Person’s Guide to Financial Empowerment: A Book Review
By Rob Carrick
Doubleday Canada
Review by Cathy Bijons
How Not to Move Back In With Your Parents by Rob Carrick is a good guide for students thinking of post-secondary education who want a life of their own, as well as parents ... Read More
Job Searching Tips for Young People
In Community | By CCMA | On June 29 2012 01:20 AM | Comments Off on Job Searching Tips for Young People
Youth unemployment is double that of unemployment for other job seekers. Here are some tips to help you bust through the stats and get a job!
Assessing Your Skills:
• What things am I most interested in?
• What am I good at? (recreational things, ... Read More
Hamilton CarShare minimum driving age drops to 21 years old
In Community | By CCMA | On June 5 2012 06:33 PM | Comments Off on Hamilton CarShare minimum driving age drops to 21 years old
Hamilton CarShare, the city’s non-profit carsharing co-operative, is now able to accept drivers as young as 21 years old as CarShare members. Before, only drivers as young as 23 were able to join, which was frustrating for young people interested ... Read More
The Five Key Elements of a Successful Phone Interview
In Community | By CCMA | On June 4 2012 06:35 PM | Comments Off on The Five Key Elements of a Successful Phone Interview
Today, more and more, employers and recruiters use phone interviews as a tool for screening candidates for employment. A phone interview can be just as important as a face-to-face interview. Just like an in-person interview, a successful phone interview will ... Read More
The Love Machine: Sweater Weather: An album review
In Arts | By CCMA | On November 29 2011 08:52 PM | Comments Off on The Love Machine: Sweater Weather: An album review
By Erica Leon
The Love Machine is an Ottawa based band made up of four friends: Allan Gauthier, Mike Laing, Sean Prescott and Jordan David, who met years ago at Battle of the Bands. They self released two EPs in 2005 ... Read More
Kirby: Into The Dark: An album review
In Arts | By CCMA | On November 29 2011 08:51 PM | Comments Off on Kirby: Into The Dark: An album review
By Kristine Wales
Sometimes cliches, though overused, hold true. Case in point: 'Don't judge a book by it's cover.'
You definitely couldn't do that with artist Kirby's 7 track EP.
It is entitled 'Into The Dark' and with that title, one might ... Read More
The Leftovers: A book review
By Tom Perrotta
Random House
Reviewed by Alicia Gallant
For years, endless theories have been spun about what events may occur as we approach the end of the world. The Leftovers, written by Tom Perrotta, explores a unique case of a rapture, a ... Read More
