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By Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Here in Burlington, people stream clean, purified water from faucets to wash dishes, take hot showers, make coffee or tea, and prepare food. In the summer, people make ice cubes for their […]
By Chloe Teixeira, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Another festival made its Burlington debut at Spencer Smith Park this past weekend. Titled “Burlington Waterfront Festival,” the three-day event ran from July 17–19 and included live music from performers based in the […]
We are pleased to introduce Church, our adoptable pet of the week! Church is a handsome two-year-old boy with incredibly soft, velvet-like fur that’s just begging to be petted. Quiet, gentle, and affectionate, he enjoys spending time with people and […]
By Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The annual Hamilton Fringe Festival, which is being held from July 15 to 26, 2026, is a yearly opportunity for local artists to express themselves. They use theatre to explore themes such […]
By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The proposed data centre in Burlington’s Ward 4 continues to generate questions from residents, elected officials, and candidates as the city prepares to consider additional information about the project. According to the City […]
By Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Everyone is looking for something specific when they walk into their city or town’s public library. Maybe they’re looking for books on the eruption of Mount Vesuvius for their school history project. […]
July 16, 2026 — Ontario Culture Days This fall, the Ontario Culture Days festival invites Ontarians to experience art in unexpected ways, from dog carnivals and community karaoke to evolving sculptures, immersive installations, and live performances. Returning September 18 to […]
By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Halton District School Board (HDSB) has reached a major environmental milestone, with every elementary and secondary school participating in the EcoSchools Canada program during the 2025–2026 school year. For the first time, […]
By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Data centres are becoming a growing topic of debate across Ontario as municipalities respond to the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure. Communities across North America have begun questioning […]
By Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Late last month, the United Way Golden Horseshoe (UWGH) released its inaugural Impact Report outlining the reach that the organization has had throughout its jurisdiction. It also includes statistics originally compiled by the […]
