By Maisha Hasan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Dried-out whiteboard markers and frog dissections are the stock-in-trade of the modern classroom. Now, so are the staggeringly low reading levels. In an assessment by the Canadian Children’s Literacy Foundation, it is estimated […]
By Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Around Valentine’s Day, people are always drawn towards love stories, new and old. Bumping into someone cute on the street, dating hijinks, long conversations, meeting the families, confronting rivals, and a wedding, […]
By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter During the busy holiday season, when many teenagers are focused on school breaks and celebrations, 14-year-old Ayden Zbikowski chose to use his time to support families facing food insecurity in Burlington. On Sunday, […]
We are pleased to introduce our adoptable pet of the week, the lovely Spirit! Spirit is a 14-year-old affectionate diva with a lifetime of love to share. She adores brushing, curling up on laps, and soaking up gentle attention. Spirit […]
By Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Burns Family Foundation (BFF), a scholarship for local high school students, started out as a conversation between two brothers while shovelling snow in their backyard. Chris Burns, co-founder of BFF, elaborated on […]
By Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter If you recognize Gregory Flis’s name or his photograph, it means that you are either a regular reader of his theatre reviews or you are a frequent attendee of productions at local […]
By Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Earlier this month, the City of Burlington announced that its search for a new organization to run a music festival at Spencer Smith Park was over. The city previously decided in October to […]
December 2025 — Royal Botanical Gardens Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) is again inviting the public to register to donate their Christmas Trees from December 29, 2025, through January 11, 2026, to help with ecological restoration projects. This year, RBG is […]
We are pleased to introduce our adoptable pet of the week: Pat! Pat is a shy but gentle soul who truly enjoys the quiet life. This handsome tuxedo cat is about a year and a half old and is looking […]
By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Founded in 2017 with a debut performance alongside the Burlington Symphony Orchestra, the Myriad Ensemble has grown into a defining force in Halton’s choral community. What began as a small summer project has […]
