By Milla Pickfield Black History Month. When it was suggested that I could interview Rene Papin (my father’s close friend since the age of nine) as his was one of the first black families to live in Burlington, it sounded […]
By Glenda Shortt Contest Alert: Kids and Youth Anti-Bullying Poster Contest (read on for details) The Orchard community believes that standing up to bullies should happen EVERY DAY! We live in a world where every single person is different, unique, […]
Aldershot’s indoor swimming pool will reopen in April 2021. Councillor Kelvin Galbraith made the announcement recently at city council. The pool has been closed since June 2020 for a major overhaul. The reopening date represents a slight delay from the […]
When you think about digestion, what comes to mind first? I bet you think about your gut. Which isn’t wrong, but digestion is more complex than that. There are four stages of digestion in total; your gut is where the […]
If it was not clear before, it certainly is now. Halton Region has no intention of extending municipal water and wastewater services, nor will it permit urban expansion, beyond what is already approved for North Aldershot. The region’s long-held position […]
By Osob Adus Opinion As the month of February comes to a close, it’s important to reflect on Black history in Canada and the progress we have made as a society to be more inclusive. This year’s Black History Month […]
Waterdown Road in Aldershot, a major north-south route, will be completely closed at one location for several weeks later this year. Councillor Kelvin Galbraith disclosed the restriction during a virtual public meeting last night. “That will be very disruptive…we just […]
In the pursuit of good health, we often mix up what is most important and what it all means. We often hear people talk about improving their health. Our first thought in creating good health is often weight loss, focusing […]
The current Halton Official Plan Review for North Aldershot is a worry for some, an opportunity for others, and just the latest episode in an ongoing crusade for one long-time property owner. Don Johnson and three generations of his family […]
By Kim Phillips According to Halton Region’s data posted online, Burlington currently has 116 active COVID-19 cases. The ongoing COVID-19 outbreaks in Burlington are primarily in long-term care (LTC) homes and retirement homes. Here are the data from the three […]
