Burlington’s 2025 Budget Advances Amid Calls for Greater Transparency from a Vocal Minority
By Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On November 25, Burlington City Council held a special meeting regarding the formal endorsement of the 2025 budget by Mayor Marianne Meed Ward. Meed Ward released a joint statement with deputy mayor for […]
Burlington’s Got Talent: A Series of Poems by Emily Zarevich
As the crisp chill of winter is settling over our beautiful Burlington, there is truly no better way to keep cosy than sipping a warm cup of coffee or tea, alongside the comfort of poetry. In this feature, “Burlington’s Got […]
Call for Halton-Based Indigenous Mural Artists
The City of Burlington invites First Nations, Inuit and Métis artists, groups and artist-led teams living in Halton Region (Burlington, Oakville, Milton, and Halton Hills) to submit an expression of interest to create a mural for the Mountainside Recreation Centre. […]
Hospital workers Protest Staff Cuts and Patient Harm Caused By Ford Government’s Underfunding
Nov. 27, 2024 — Ontario Council of Hospital Unions and Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) CUPE healthcare workers at Joseph Brant Hospital held a demonstration today protesting job cuts that pose serious risks to patient care and expose the […]
100 Seeds of Joy Brings Connectivity and Empowerment at the Inner Lights Festival
By Sydney Alexandra, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On Sunday, November 27, Sahaja Yoga Meditation Network and their 100 Seeds of Joy initiative hosted their annual Festival of Inner Lights at the Burlington Lions Club, a heartwarming event that celebrates spirituality, […]
Your Ultimate 2024 Holiday Gift Guide: Local Burlington Finds for Everyone on Your List
By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The holiday season is fast approaching, and if you’re looking for unique, thoughtful gifts for everyone in your life, Burlington has no shortage of great local options. Whether you’re shopping for a young […]
Ontario Health Teams Partner With Streamliners To Bring HealthPathways to Canada: Supporting Integrated Health Outcomes With Groundbreaking New Model
Nov. 26, 2024 — Burlington Ontario Health Team Ontario Health Teams collaboration welcomes HealthPathways in CanadaThree Ontario Health Teams; Burlington Ontario Health Team, Greater Hamilton Health Network, and Middlesex London Ontario Health Team are thrilled to announce, in collaboration with […]
Peace by Chocolate Screened at Joseph Brant Museum: A Story of Refugee Resilience and Sweet Success
By Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On Thursday, November 14, 2024, Joseph Brant Museum offered the people of Burlington an alternative movie night experience. Instead of catching a flick as usual at Cine Starz or Cineplex, filmgoers were […]
Adoptable Pet of the Week: Marge
Burlington Humane Society is pleased to introduce Marge, this week’s adoptable pet of the week. Marge is a reserved and cautious cat in search of a quiet home where she can feel secure. She needs someone who understands that building […]