Adoptable Pet of the Week: Mora
We are pleased to introduce Mora, our adoptable pet of the week! At 8½ years old, Mora is a sweet senior girl waiting for someone special to help her feel at home again. The shelter has been a little overwhelming, […]
Beyond the Campaign: Masha Brar on Building a New Life, Giving Back, and Being Heard
By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Masha Brar is running to become the next city councillor for Burlington’s Ward 2. She sat down for an interview on Pages of Me Podcast: Election Edition, and she spoke about more than […]
It’s Never Too Early for Halloween with “Mother Boo: Poems from Spookytown”
By Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Burlington is reaching that part of the year where everyone is wondering when the highly anticipated Spirit of Halloween store will pop up in an empty warehouse. The time of year to […]
Beyond the Campaign: Cheryl Hurst on Community, Kindness, and Taking Chances
By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter For Cheryl Hurst, running for Burlington City Council in Ward 1 is a natural extension of a lifelong connection to the community she calls home. Born and raised in Burlington, Hurst briefly left […]
“The Children Are at the Centre”: Grandmother’s Voice Leads September 30 Walk
By Maisha Hasan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Grandmother’s Voice and its collaborative partners will host a walk at Bronte Creek Provincial Park on September 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in recognition of the National Day for Truth and […]
Let Me Introduce You to My Brother: A Series of Conversations About Inclusion and Developmental Disability, Part IV
Lesley Megarry and her brother Johnny have lived in Burlington for more than 60 years. Johnny passed away in the fall of 2025. Lesley was his advocate for 35 years of his life and continues her advocacy for developmental disability in […]
Celebrate National Forest Week with BurlingtonGreen’s TREEific Events
Sept. 10, 2026 — BurlingtonGreen BurlingtonGreen welcomes the community to celebrate the beauty, importance, and benefits of trees during National Forest Week with a series of engaging and educational events. Event lineup Tree Photo Contest – Submissions open September 21stCommunity […]
Halton District School Board Launches New Regional Sports Program – Academy for Athletic Performance and Excellence
Sept. 10, 2026 — Halton District School Board The Halton District School Board (HDSB) is excited to announce a brand-new regional sports program launching in September 2027, the Academy for Athletic Performance and Excellence (APEX). The program will be housed […]
A Teenager Navigates a Life-Changing Diagnosis in Salma Hussain’s “It’s Not Over Yet”
By Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter “Something in my body was feeling off, and the signs were getting bolder, clearer, louder. … But here’s the thing about life — the things we don’t confront never leave us. They […]
Closing the Gap: Ward 4 Candidate Olivia Duke Campaigns on Communication and Accountability
By Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Olivia Duke ran for Ward 4 councillor in 2022 because she felt residents were being underserved. She lost then to Shawna Stolte, who has decided not to seek reelection in October. This year, […]