“No justice, no peace!” — A rallying cry heard far too many times, and one that is seemingly falling deaf on the ears of some law enforcement and government officials, both in the United States, and right here in Canada.

If you want a glimpse into Hamilton’s future, one must only turn to our frequently forgotten cousin to the west — to the city of Winnipeg.

While Hamilton will forever be known as Steel Town, it is also quickly becoming known as a music and art mecca.

Emily Haines, James Shaw and the rest of Canadian indie-rock band Metric performed in front of 9,000 fans at Toronto’s Air Canada Centre.