By Maisha Hasan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Brianne Meyer was in the midst of wrapping up her first year at Queen’s University, looking to participate in the time-honoured tradition of a summer job in between semesters, a way to make […]
By Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On August 28, the Burlington Public Library hosted a virtual author talk with author and organizational psychologist Dr. Tasha Eurich about her new book Shatterproof: How to Thrive in a World of Constant […]
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By Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter From August 23 to 24, Central Park was home to the second annual Burlington Latin Festival. The event expanded from one to two days for this year’s edition and was filled with food, […]
Meet Elvis — the king of cautious cuddles. Elvis is a shy, sensitive soul looking for a calm and quiet home where he can truly come out of his shell. While he may not be rockin’ and rollin’ right away, give […]
By Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On August 20, the Burlington Public Library hosted a Virtual Author Talk through the Library Speakers Consortium, with New York Times bestselling author Casey McQuiston. The talk, hosted by Brandon Adler of the […]
By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Thanks to a recent provincial boost in funding, a Conservation Halton Foundation program that launched in 2024 is expanding opportunities for seniors in Halton Region to connect with nature through native gardens, workshops, […]
By Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On August 16, Spencer Smith Park was host to the fifth annual Burlington VegFest, a vegan festival in the city. Booths were set up throughout the park, housing vendors who sold vegan food, […]
By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Conservation Halton, together with Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority, Hamilton Conservation Authority, Conservation Ontario, and the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, has launched the Lake Ontario Coastal Resilience Pilot Project — a […]
We are pleased to introduce our adoptable pet of the week — Wendy! Wendy is a two-and-a-half-year-old domestic short-haired cat with beautiful tabby markings. She is shy and easily overwhelmed, needing time, patience, and understanding to feel safe. Trust doesn’t […]
