By Maisha Hasan Four letters, two syllables, one meaning. A word that chronicles how those surrounding me see me. It’s redundant, blunt, and harsh — worst of all, unknowing. It’s uncharted territory for either end. For me, I was born […]
By Bob Bell Something magical is happening these days: an annual event that brings hope and joy to winter-weary folks who are listening and paying attention. Sleep with your window open. Do you hear the dawn chorus starting before 5 […]
By Leena Sharma Seth April has been a busy month! It’s been feeling a little more like spring each day as the robins return, the flowers start to bloom, and the days get longer. This month also marks only the […]
By Kelly Vanwalleghem, West End Home Builders’ Association Many seniors are contemplating what their “next act” will look like. When looking at the cost of long-term care or retirement home options, the prices can be intimidating. This can be a […]
April 24, 2023 — Press release from the City of Burlington The City of Burlington has been recognized by the Arbour Day Foundation and the Food and Agriculture Foundation of the United Nations as a Tree City of the World. […]
Event to be held at Elsie MacGill Secondary School in Milton; registration open April 24, 2023 — Press release from Halton District School Board The Halton District School Board’s Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) will be hosting the annual Parent Involvement […]
Burlington Public Library (BPL) is launching a brand new service called Handpicked For You. It’s kind of like a personal shopping service, at the library. Customers can fill out a short form online or with a staff member to request a custom list or bundle of items. Considering BPL has a physical collection of around 240,000 […]
By Yousef Wahba This coming weekend, the Elizabeth Gardens Creative Collective (EGCC) is presenting a Spring Artisan Market at St. Elizabeth’s Anglican Church in Burlington. The market will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 29. This […]
Burlington has a long and notable sports history that includes many outstanding athletes, coaches, officials, media, and volunteers. The Burlington Sports Hall of Fame (BSHOF) is dedicated to identifying and honouring these individuals who have created this rich tradition. This […]
We haven’t yet had a chance to visit downtown Burlington’s cherry blossoms and magnolias that are now in bloom despite the slight cold spell we’re having after summery temperatures last week. Until then, we’ll console ourselves with Derrick Stevens’ excellent […]
