- Echoes of Reconciliation: Celebrating and Honouring Indigenous History In Burlingtonby Guest ContributorBy Jenny Corry This Friday, September 20, the Burlington Music Centre is welcoming the Halton community to the Echoes of Reconciliation Art and Music Festival. This celebration of Indigenous heritage is proudly hosted by the Halton Equity Diversity Roundtable (HEDR)… Read more: Echoes of Reconciliation: Celebrating and Honouring Indigenous History In Burlington
- Watch: Fly Over The Bronte Creek Railroad Bridge With Your Personal Engineerby Eric Chiasson — Your Personal EngineerThe GO Transit network is about to undergo an extreme makeover and expansion to electrify the whole network, transitioning its trains from fuel to electricity. Here’s Lakeshore West bridge over Bronte Creek in Oakville. Fly with me,Your Personal Engineer Eric… Read more: Watch: Fly Over The Bronte Creek Railroad Bridge With Your Personal Engineer
- Scoring Big for Charity: Gift of Giving Back Teams Up with Community for Car Wash, Picnic, and Harvest Festivalby Guest ContributorBy Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On September 14, the Gift of Giving Back (GOGB) participated in three separate events at Orchard Community Park, each raising money for the charity in different ways. The park was home to a… Read more: Scoring Big for Charity: Gift of Giving Back Teams Up with Community for Car Wash, Picnic, and Harvest Festival
- Ride for Burlington Humane This Weekend And Join 50th Anniversary Celebration on Oct. 6by Burlington Humane SocietyBurlington Humane is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with an OPEN HOUSE on October 6 at the shelter at 740 Griffith Court, Burlington, from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend and visit the animals and… Read more: Ride for Burlington Humane This Weekend And Join 50th Anniversary Celebration on Oct. 6
- Latino Festival Brings Vibrant Culture to Burlingtonby Guest ContributorBy Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter This weekend, Burlington’s Nelson Park transformed into a vibrant celebration of Latin American culture with the inaugural Burlington Latino Festival. Organized by local resident and Oakville business owner David Mariño, the two-day event… Read more: Latino Festival Brings Vibrant Culture to Burlington
- Adoptable Pet of the Week: Taylorby Burlington Humane SocietyMeet Taylor, a delightful 3 1/2-year-old brown shorthair tabby searching for her forever home! Taylor’s journey started when she was initially adopted through the Burlington Humane Society, but unforeseen circumstances have brought her back to us, ready to embark on… Read more: Adoptable Pet of the Week: Taylor
- Burlington Children’s Author Lana Button Brings the Magic of Picture Books to Life at Telling Tales Festivalby Guest ContributorAdults often overlook books for young children when considering the importance of literacy, perhaps imagining picture books to be the training wheels to the actual bicycle of literature. The reality is, though, that children’s picture books are important turning points… Read more: Burlington Children’s Author Lana Button Brings the Magic of Picture Books to Life at Telling Tales Festival
- Joseph Brant Museum Flutters and Buzzes with New Exhibitby Guest ContributorBy Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Butterflies are beautiful and colourful. Bees pester and sting. But were you aware that they could do so much more than look pretty and buzz around your ears? How would you feel… Read more: Joseph Brant Museum Flutters and Buzzes with New Exhibit
- Empowering Tomorrow’s Changemakers: Charlene Rocha Will Lead Youth Activism Workshop at Telling Tales Festivalby Guest ContributorBy Maisha Hasan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A driving question that we face every day when scrolling through the many tragedies our communities deal with is “What can I do to help?”, often swiftly replaced by the bleak conclusion, “I… Read more: Empowering Tomorrow’s Changemakers: Charlene Rocha Will Lead Youth Activism Workshop at Telling Tales Festival
- Celebrate National Forest Week with BurlingtonGreen’s TREEific Eventsby Press ReleaseSept. 12, 2024 — BurlingtonGreen BurlingtonGreen Environmental Association is excited to announce a series of engaging and educational events in honor of National Forest Week. From September 21 to September 27, the community is invited to join in celebrating the… Read more: Celebrate National Forest Week with BurlingtonGreen’s TREEific Events
- Fall Into Nature events return to Conservation Halton parks this autumnby Press ReleaseSept. 10, 2024 — Conservation Halton Conservation Halton invites you to enjoy the vibrant fall colours at their parks! Starting on Saturday, September 28, 2024, park visitors will be able to experience the beautiful fall foliage during Fall Into Nature programming… Read more: Fall Into Nature events return to Conservation Halton parks this autumn
- GET SWEPT AWAY: YOURTV AIRS THE SHORTY JENKINS CLASSICby Press ReleaseSept. 10, 2024 — Cogeco Connexions Curling enthusiasts and sports are in for a treat; the Shorty Jenkins Classic is back and brought to your living room by Cogeco’s YourTV! Coverage of the highly-anticipated tournament will air on local YourTV… Read more: GET SWEPT AWAY: YOURTV AIRS THE SHORTY JENKINS CLASSIC
- Watch: Fly Over Big Cranes on the Wyecroft Road Extension Project With Your Personal Engineerby Eric Chiasson — Your Personal EngineerBig cranes are awesome! Sometimes it takes weeks of prep work for one lift. Sarens’ Liebherr (possibly a 1600 model) on the Wyecroft Road Extension Project built by Dufferin Construction — one of Ontario’s lead civil constructors. Fly with me!… Read more: Watch: Fly Over Big Cranes on the Wyecroft Road Extension Project With Your Personal Engineer
- Clear Out Your Desk Drawers and Give To Charity, A Multitasking Burlington Eventby Guest ContributorBy Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter It’s the perfect combination for peak contentment: decluttering your house and making a donation for the betterment of the community. What could bring a better feeling than that? For the fifth year,… Read more: Clear Out Your Desk Drawers and Give To Charity, A Multitasking Burlington Event
- Honouring Orange Shirt Day at BPLby Burlington Public LibraryOrange Shirt Day grew out of Phyllis (Jack) Webstad’s story of having her new orange shirt taken away on her first day of residential school. Today, it is a national initiative to reflect on the harmful legacy of residential schools… Read more: Honouring Orange Shirt Day at BPL
- It’s The Second Anniversary of “I Like Movies”: A Burlington Movie With Big Dreamsby Guest ContributorBy Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Do you like movies? Do you like movies a lot? Do you live in Burlington or in the surrounding area? Do you want to see your local landmarks on film for a… Read more: It’s The Second Anniversary of “I Like Movies”: A Burlington Movie With Big Dreams
- Medical Assistance in Dying — Lessons Learned and What Has Changed Since 2016: Join Sept. 11 Seminar To Make Informed Choicesby Guest ContributorBy Marion Goard, Broker, Keller Williams Edge Realty This month, Empowered Seniors Speakers Series is pleased to welcome Sandra Andreychuk, founder of Quality of Life Planning, a comprehensive service dedicated to empowering individuals and families to navigate life’s uncertainties with confidence and… Read more: Medical Assistance in Dying — Lessons Learned and What Has Changed Since 2016: Join Sept. 11 Seminar To Make Informed Choices
- Burlington Helping Burlington Celebrates Charity Status with Fundraiser at Squiresby Guest ContributorBy Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On Saturday, September 7, 2024, Burlington Helping Burlington brought together 100 families for a morning kids’ event, followed by an evening invite-only fundraiser at Squires Burlington. The intimate gathering of approximately 40 guests… Read more: Burlington Helping Burlington Celebrates Charity Status with Fundraiser at Squires
- Bidding Farewell: Joseph Brant Hospital Auxiliary Hosts Final Antique Auction After 26 Yearsby Guest ContributorBy Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On September 14, the Joseph Brant Hospital Auxiliary will host their 26th Annual Antique and Collectible Auction and Marketplace at St. Christopher’s Anglican Church, in support of the Joseph Brant Hospital. It will… Read more: Bidding Farewell: Joseph Brant Hospital Auxiliary Hosts Final Antique Auction After 26 Years
- Plane and Simple: United Way’s Epic Plane Pull Challenge Takes Off for Charityby Guest ContributorBy Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On September 21, the Halton and Hamilton branch of the United Way (UWHH) will host their sixth annual “Plane Pull” event, raising money for the organization towards its annual goal, which will be… Read more: Plane and Simple: United Way’s Epic Plane Pull Challenge Takes Off for Charity
- Telling Tales 2024: Leading the Way in Accessibility and Inclusive Programmingby Press ReleaseSept. 3, 2024 — Telling Tales Festival Join us for the 16th Annual Telling Tales Festival, taking place on September 21 and 22 at Hendrie Park in Royal Botanical Gardens’ Hendrie Park. At the Telling Tales Festival, we believe that… Read more: Telling Tales 2024: Leading the Way in Accessibility and Inclusive Programming
- Halton Black History Awareness Society 2024 Essay Contest Winner: Keshav Mishraby Guest ContributorEssay by Keshav Mishra, published here courtesy of the Halton Black History Awareness Society This week, Local-news.ca presents the third winning essay from the Halton Black History Awareness Society’s 2024 essay contest for Halton secondary students, “Local Lens: Multiculturalism —… Read more: Halton Black History Awareness Society 2024 Essay Contest Winner: Keshav Mishra
- Local Burlington Designer Plans Fashion Extravaganza in Torontoby Guest ContributorBy Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter You’re invited! The time has come for the City of Burlington to showcase to Toronto how well it can really dress and impress. Local Burlington-based fashion designer Joseph Tassoni, founder and owner… Read more: Local Burlington Designer Plans Fashion Extravaganza in Toronto
- Burlington’s Fourth Annual Food for Feedback Event: A Delicious Platform for Community Inputby Guest ContributorBy Sydney Alexandra, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On Saturday, September 14, 2024, the City of Burlington is hosting its fourth annual “Food for Feedback” event — a unique opportunity for residents to voice their opinions on important municipal issues and… Read more: Burlington’s Fourth Annual Food for Feedback Event: A Delicious Platform for Community Input
- Big Texas Wins 2024 Ribfest: A Celebration of Diversity, Community, and Charityby Guest ContributorBy Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter This year’s Burlington Ribfest saw Big Texas take home the top prize; this barbeque team is a newer addition to the competition this year but is already making waves. The annual event, held… Read more: Big Texas Wins 2024 Ribfest: A Celebration of Diversity, Community, and Charity
- Wanted: Residents at the ready. Volunteer to be a member of Burlington’s new Community Panelby Press ReleaseSept. 3, 2024 — City of Burlington The City of Burlington is looking for volunteers to join its new Community Panel at getinvolvedburlington.ca/communitypanel. Through the panel, selected participants can choose which city topics and issues they want to share their… Read more: Wanted: Residents at the ready. Volunteer to be a member of Burlington’s new Community Panel
- September Garden To-Do Listby Guest ContributorBy Claudette Sims, Halton Master Gardener PerennialsDivide or transplant spring and summer flowering perennials (e.g. iris, peony, phlox, wood poppy, native anemone) as the weather cools. Water the new divisions well into the fall. Other perennials can be transplanted or… Read more: September Garden To-Do List
- Adoptable Pet of the Week: Conradby Burlington Humane SocietyIntroducing Conrad: a dashing 2-year-old feline with striking white fur adorned with captivating tabby markings, and the most stunning eyes. Conrad’s independent spirit and initially aloof nature make him a perfect match for an adult-only home. While he may seem… Read more: Adoptable Pet of the Week: Conrad
- From Peter Thoem: American Robinby StaffYou may be wondering why Peter Thoem chose the American Robin as his bird of the day, as these birds are a common sight in Burlington and the surrounding areas. As it happens, Thoem spotted these birds on August 18… Read more: From Peter Thoem: American Robin
- New Beginnings: Shifra Homes Expands Haven for Young Pregnant Women in Crisisby Guest ContributorBy Maisha Hasan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In our very own community, a new stepping stone has sprouted for young pregnant women who are fleeing violence, experiencing homelessness, or otherwise need refuge. Shifra Homes, a maternity residence and shelter home,… Read more: New Beginnings: Shifra Homes Expands Haven for Young Pregnant Women in Crisis
- City Recognizes Connie Price’s 55 Years of Volunteer Service and Community Impactby Guest ContributorBy Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On June 24, the City of Burlington recognized several individuals and organizations for their contributions to the city. Among the recipients of this Civic Recognition was Connie Price, who has over 55 years… Read more: City Recognizes Connie Price’s 55 Years of Volunteer Service and Community Impact
- Adoptable Pet of the Week: Srirachaby Guest ContributorBy Burlington Humane Society Introducing Sriracha, the zesty and zippy feline! Are you craving some excitement and fun in your life? Look no further than Sriracha, the feline firecracker who’s sure to add a burst of flavor to your days!… Read more: Adoptable Pet of the Week: Sriracha
- Running for Change: Burlington Students Break the Silence on Mental Health with Charity Runby Guest ContributorBy Maisha Hasan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Despite the big push towards increasing the visibility of mental health challenges in recent years, in our suburban spaces, we still need a bigger push towards conversations surrounding mental health and the help… Read more: Running for Change: Burlington Students Break the Silence on Mental Health with Charity Run
- Halton Black History Awareness Society 2024 Essay Contest Winner: Maya Jazayeriby Guest ContributorEssay by Maya Jazayeri, published here courtesy of the Halton Black History Awareness Society This week, Local-news.ca presents the second winning essay from the Halton Black History Awareness Society’s (HBHAS) 2024 essay contest for Halton secondary students, “Local Lens: Multiculturalism… Read more: Halton Black History Awareness Society 2024 Essay Contest Winner: Maya Jazayeri
- Burlington residents invited to engage on 2025 Budgetby Press ReleaseAug. 22, 2024 — City of Burlington Preparation for the 2025 budget is underway, with all residents and business owners invited to provide their input. The city’s public engagement opportunities include pre-budget consultation sessions hosted by Mayor Meed Ward, an… Read more: Burlington residents invited to engage on 2025 Budget
- Burlington Sees the Second Highest Number of Housing Starts in a Decadeby Press ReleaseAug. 22, 2024 — West End Home Builders’ Association In newly released data from the Canadian Housing and Mortgage Corporation (CMHC), so far this year, the City of Burlington has seen the second-highest total number of housing starts in the… Read more: Burlington Sees the Second Highest Number of Housing Starts in a Decade
- Alize Zorlutuna’s ‘We Who Have Known Many Shores’ Bridges Diaspora, Land, and Culture at AGBby Guest ContributorBy Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Until September 1, Alize Zorlutuna’s exhibition, We Who Have Known Many Shores, is being displayed at the Art Gallery of Burlington’s (AGB) Lee-Chin Family Gallery. Zorlutuna, who is of Turkish descent, described the… Read more: Alize Zorlutuna’s ‘We Who Have Known Many Shores’ Bridges Diaspora, Land, and Culture at AGB
- Theatre Burlington Announces Cast for Thought-Provoking Playby Guest ContributorBy Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Time is moving fast. Major decisions have to be made. Tension is rising rapidly and there are only two acts in which to resolve everything or at least find some sort of… Read more: Theatre Burlington Announces Cast for Thought-Provoking Play
- Peer 2 Pier Fundraiser: Supporting Men’s Mental Healthby Press ReleaseAug. 19, 2024 — Capillary Wave Community for Men The Capillary Wave Community for Men is thrilled to announce the Peer 2 Pier Fundraiser, an exciting community-driven event aimed at raising awareness and support for men’s mental health. This event… Read more: Peer 2 Pier Fundraiser: Supporting Men’s Mental Health
- Get Ready to Place Your Bid In Support of Joseph Brant Hospital: CT Scanner Neededby Partnering Aldershot Community
- Halton Black History Awareness Society 2024 Essay Contest Winner: Devi Alleyne-Omkaroby Guest ContributorEssay by Devi Alleyne-Omkaro, published here courtesy of the Halton Black History Awareness Society This week, Local-news.ca presents the first winning essay from the Halton Black History Awareness Society’s 2024 essay contest for Halton secondary students, “Local Lens: Multiculturalism —… Read more: Halton Black History Awareness Society 2024 Essay Contest Winner: Devi Alleyne-Omkaro
- Halton Teens Champion Multiculturalism and Equality: 2024 Essay Contest Winners Share Bold Solutions to Promote Cultural Equalityby Guest ContributorBy Maisha Hasan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In conversations surrounding racism and the hateful environment it fosters, we often feel inadequate in our capabilities to help put racism and the backward system it upholds to an end. However, starting in… Read more: Halton Teens Champion Multiculturalism and Equality: 2024 Essay Contest Winners Share Bold Solutions to Promote Cultural Equality
- Discover Local Artists and Create Your Own Art at 4th Annual Art Walkby Guest ContributorBy Kaylee Thompson The fourth annual Elizabeth Gardens Art Walk will be arriving soon, on August 24, with a flurry of new local artists joining those who have participated from the first Art Walk, all coming to showcase their unique… Read more: Discover Local Artists and Create Your Own Art at 4th Annual Art Walk
- Halton Learning Foundation Seeks Help to Send Kids Back to Schoolby Press ReleaseAug. 14, 2024 — Halton Learning Foundation Basic necessities help set students up for success With classes resuming in a few short weeks, the Halton Learning Foundation (HLF) is preparing to be inundated with requests to help students within the… Read more: Halton Learning Foundation Seeks Help to Send Kids Back to School
- August Garden To-Do Listby Guest ContributorBy Claudette Sims, Halton Master Gardener PerennialsCut back any tired-looking perennials; remove yellowed or dying stems, leaves, or flowers, e.g., lavender, penstemon, perennial geranium. Remove seed heads to control the spread of aggressive self-sowing perennials or to save seeds for… Read more: August Garden To-Do List
- Burlington’s Central Library Celebrates Heritage Week with An Afternoon of Discoveryby Guest ContributorBy Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter When a resident of Burlington enters the doors of the library’s Central branch, it is typically for the purpose of a deep dive into a book. However, on Friday, August 9, 2024,… Read more: Burlington’s Central Library Celebrates Heritage Week with An Afternoon of Discovery
- Watch: Fly Over a Mechanical Demolition Site With Your Personal Engineerby Eric Chiasson — Your Personal EngineerMechanical demolition near Sherway Gardens — not as exciting as those implosion videos taking buildings down in seconds, mechanical demolition is more common in urban areas. As buildings age, and neighborhoods redefine themselves through redevelopment, demolition is very much an… Read more: Watch: Fly Over a Mechanical Demolition Site With Your Personal Engineer
- Meet Nirmala and Ned, Your Purr-fect Companions Through Neveah Cat Rescue at PetSmartby Guest ContributorBy Lee-Ann Meyer, volunteer at Neveah Cat Rescue Introducing a beautiful mom and her adorable son, both looking for a human family to call their own. Mom’s name is Nirmala. She is a 1-year-old tabby. Her baby is Ned, also… Read more: Meet Nirmala and Ned, Your Purr-fect Companions Through Neveah Cat Rescue at PetSmart
- Honouring History and Unity: Burlington’s Emancipation Month Celebrates 190 Years of Freedomby Guest ContributorBy Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter August is Emancipation Month in Burlington. It celebrates the anniversary of the month when slavery was outlawed throughout the British Empire, 190 years ago. In honour of the celebration, the Halton Black History… Read more: Honouring History and Unity: Burlington’s Emancipation Month Celebrates 190 Years of Freedom
- Rediscover Your Spirituality At Upcoming Event: Rise with Existt Soulcareby Guest ContributorBy Maisha Hasan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Most times, when going out, our entertainment depends on superficial sustenance — the opulent excess of suburbia. We bury ourselves in shopping sprees, social media, video games, and more, often disregarding true spiritual… Read more: Rediscover Your Spirituality At Upcoming Event: Rise with Existt Soulcare
- Burlington Recreation Plans Disappoint West-End Residentsby Guest ContributorBy Jim Young, chair of Partnering Aldershot Opinion. Burlington City Council recently adopted a new Recreation Plan, its “guiding document for the future development of Park, Recreation, and Cultural Facilities”for the next five years. The plan provides additions and improvements… Read more: Burlington Recreation Plans Disappoint West-End Residents
- Halton Black Voices Hosts Community Cookout and Campout at Kelso Conservation Area This Weekendby Guest ContributorBy Maisha Hasan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter An organization that has continuously shown up for its audience is Halton Black Voices (HBV), and they are once again proving their service to residents of the Halton area with their upcoming event.… Read more: Halton Black Voices Hosts Community Cookout and Campout at Kelso Conservation Area This Weekend
- Burlington Floods: City and Region Roll Out Relief Programs and Look to the Futureby Guest ContributorBy Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On the week of July 15, Burlington experienced major flooding in many areas of the city, with Wards 3, 4, and 5 being the most hard hit. The City of Burlington has launched… Read more: Burlington Floods: City and Region Roll Out Relief Programs and Look to the Future
- Watch: Fly Over A Cold Storage Facility With Your Personal Engineerby Eric Chiasson — Your Personal EngineerCold storage facilities have become very innovative. The structure of the building is actually made up of a matrix of countless storage cells covered in insulated panels. Mechanical systems distribute the storage containers within the matrix of storage cells. Fascinating!… Read more: Watch: Fly Over A Cold Storage Facility With Your Personal Engineer
- Meet Butterfly and Her Kittens, Your Purr-Fect Companions, Through Neveah Cat Rescue At Petsmartby Guest ContributorBy Lee-Ann Meyer, volunteer at Neveah Cat Rescue The most beautiful family is waiting for their forever homes at the PetSmart at 2311 Appleby Line. Mom, named Butterfly, is 2 years old, a gorgeous black and white tuxedo cat. She’s an… Read more: Meet Butterfly and Her Kittens, Your Purr-Fect Companions, Through Neveah Cat Rescue At Petsmart
- Explore Burlington’s Hidden Gems With Doors Open on Aug. 10by Guest ContributorBy Karis He The annual Doors Open event in Burlington is set for Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, and offers visitors and locals alike special access to some of our city’s fascinating buildings. Free to attend, five local gems will welcome… Read more: Explore Burlington’s Hidden Gems With Doors Open on Aug. 10
- Celebrate Burlington’s Rich History With Heritage Week, August 3-10by Guest ContributorBy Kaylee Thompson From August 3 –10, Burlington will be hosting Heritage Week, a week-long celebration of Burlington’s long history, from the 110 years ago that it became a town to the 50 years in which it has been a… Read more: Celebrate Burlington’s Rich History With Heritage Week, August 3-10
- From Peter Thoem: Peregrine Falconby StaffPeter Thoem describes this sighting of a Peregrine Falcon as “serendipitous,” as he was not actually on a birding trip when he spotted this bird and its similarly-aged friend, but rather sitting outside on an urban restaurant patio for lunch.… Read more: From Peter Thoem: Peregrine Falcon
- Men’s Mental Health Group Finds Calm Through Art at Beyond Potteryby Guest ContributorBy Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On July 29, the Capillary Wave men’s mental health group held their inaugural “Field Trip” at Beyond Pottery, located at 3328 South Service Rd. Six members of the group gathered at the pottery… Read more: Men’s Mental Health Group Finds Calm Through Art at Beyond Pottery
- Celebrating Freedom: Black Canadian Artists Shine at HBHAS’s Seventh Annual Emancipation Art Exhibitionby Guest ContributorBy Rebecca Gruszka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Halton Black History Awareness Society’s (HBHAS) Seventh Annual Emancipation Art Exhibition, featuring the work of more than 24 artists, is on now until to September 15 at Halton Hills’ Helson Gallery, with… Read more: Celebrating Freedom: Black Canadian Artists Shine at HBHAS’s Seventh Annual Emancipation Art Exhibition
- Mohawk College Announces Intent To Expand Facilities Into Burlingtonby Press ReleaseJuly 31, 2024 — City of Burlington Mohawk College today announced its intention to expand its academic operations into the City of Burlington. Hamilton-based Mohawk College has formalized a Letter of Understanding with the City of Burlington and Burlington Economic… Read more: Mohawk College Announces Intent To Expand Facilities Into Burlington
- Burlington Latin Festival Promises Vibrant Cultural Celebration at Central Parkby Guest ContributorBy Karis He The Burlington Latin Festival, scheduled for August 24, 2024, aims to turn Central Park into a dynamic celebration of Latin American culture. Participants can become completely immersed in an array of traditional dance, music, and food from… Read more: Burlington Latin Festival Promises Vibrant Cultural Celebration at Central Park
- Meet Dexter, Your Purr-Fect Companion, Through Neveah Cat Rescue At Petsmartby Guest ContributorBy Lee-Ann Meyer, volunteer at Neveah Cat Rescue Do you have a space in your home and your heart for a very special cat? This is a plea for a very special boy: Dexter. Dexter is 2 years and 3… Read more: Meet Dexter, Your Purr-Fect Companion, Through Neveah Cat Rescue At Petsmart
- Expanding Impact for Local Youth: Dare To Be You(th) Celebrates Grantby Guest ContributorBy Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On July 24, Dare to be You(th) (DTBY) hosted an event celebrating a recent $33,000 grant given to them by the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF), as part of the Resilient Communities Fund. Attendees… Read more: Expanding Impact for Local Youth: Dare To Be You(th) Celebrates Grant
- From Peter Thoem: Eastern Kingbirdby StaffOn another Hendrie Valley birding trip, Peter Thoem’s eye was caught by this Eastern Kingbird, hunting for insect prey to bring back to its nest. Says Thoem on his website, My Bird of the Day, “There’s something quite perfect about… Read more: From Peter Thoem: Eastern Kingbird
- Exploring The Future of Burlington: Alinea Says Plans For 1200 King Development Are Community-Focusedby Guest ContributorBy Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Earlier this month, the Alinea Land Corporation hosted a guided walking tour of the upcoming 1200 King Rd. development, which they are overseeing. The walking tour was attended by members of the Burlington… Read more: Exploring The Future of Burlington: Alinea Says Plans For 1200 King Development Are Community-Focused
- How Local Action Can Make a Global Differenceby Guest ContributorBy Antonella Pecora Ruiz Opinion. This year, I started my undergraduate degree at the University of Toronto’s St. George campus. The city has been entertaining and culturally rich, full of new people and, after this year, memories. However, I found… Read more: How Local Action Can Make a Global Difference
- Community, Roots, and Culture at the Halton Freedom Celebration Festivalby Guest ContributorBy Rebecca Gruszka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In honour of Emancipation Day on August 1, the Halton Black History Awareness Society (HBHAS) will be celebrating with the 2024 Halton Freedom Celebration Festival, to take place on August 3, 2024, at… Read more: Community, Roots, and Culture at the Halton Freedom Celebration Festival
- Meet Honey, Your Purr-Fect Companion, Through Neveah Cat Rescue At Petsmartby Guest ContributorBy Lee-Ann Meyer, volunteer at Neveah Cat Rescue Hi, I’m Honey! I had a really rough start to life. I was sadly abandoned in an apartment and it made it very hard for me to trust humans after my difficult… Read more: Meet Honey, Your Purr-Fect Companion, Through Neveah Cat Rescue At Petsmart
- Two New Murals Brighten Up Aldershotby Jennifer ArnoldAldershot is now home to two new murals: one at 574 Plains Rd. E. on the side of the plaza that is also home to Mr. Sub, and one on the outside wall of the Tim Hortons at 29 Plains… Read more: Two New Murals Brighten Up Aldershot
- Art with Heart: Reflective Art Workshop Series Set to Foster Healing and Community in Burlingtonby Guest ContributorBy Maisha Hasan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Art is often portrayed as an instrument for resistance, to deal with troubled times, or the desire for control and perfection: the classic tortured artist. However, many people find solace in art, collecting… Read more: Art with Heart: Reflective Art Workshop Series Set to Foster Healing and Community in Burlington
- From Peter Thoem: Great Blue Heronby StaffThis summer, Peter Thoem spotted a Great Blue Heron in Hendrie Valley, standing in a rather interesting pose, wings dropped and spread open at the elbows. Though he described it rather colourfully (see his website, My Bird of the Day,… Read more: From Peter Thoem: Great Blue Heron
- Rainer Noack Unfolds Four Decades of Drama at Burlington Student Theatreby Guest ContributorBy Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Forty-seven years ago, Rainer Noack started a fledgling drama group in Burlington called “Drama for Youths.” In 2024, he is the founder of Burlington Student Theatre, the biggest youth drama organization in Burlington,… Read more: Rainer Noack Unfolds Four Decades of Drama at Burlington Student Theatre
- Please Donate: Food Insecurity Doesn’t Take the Summer Off, St. Matthew’s Saysby Partnering Aldershot Community
- Savor the Flavor at Burloak Waterfront Park This Weekend With Burlington Food Truck Festivalby Guest ContributorBy Kaylee Thompson Canadian Food Truck Festivals (CFTF) is coming back to serve a wide variety of snacks, meals, and sweets at the Burlington Food Truck Festival from July 19 through to July 21. This is the first year that… Read more: Savor the Flavor at Burloak Waterfront Park This Weekend With Burlington Food Truck Festival
- Rain Brings Flood Watch and Road Closuresby Press ReleaseJuly 15, 2024 — Conservation Halton, City of Burlington Conservation Halton has issued a Flood Watch warning; the City of Burlington has closed several roads due to high rainfall. See below for all messages issued today from the city and… Read more: Rain Brings Flood Watch and Road Closures
- Meet Chandler, Your Purr-Fect Companion, Through Neveah Cat Rescue At Petsmartby Guest ContributorBy Lee-Ann Meyer, volunteer at Neveah Cat Rescue Chandler is a 1-year-old male, a brown tabby who is looking for the right person or family for him. He’s a gorgeous boy with big golden eyes. Chandler arrived in the store earlier… Read more: Meet Chandler, Your Purr-Fect Companion, Through Neveah Cat Rescue At Petsmart
- Rock On! Chartwell Lakeshore’s Snake Art Brings Generations Togetherby Guest ContributorBy Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On July 11, Chartwell Lakeshore Retirement Residence held a rock painting event that was not only open to residents of the retirement home but also to members of the public of all ages.… Read more: Rock On! Chartwell Lakeshore’s Snake Art Brings Generations Together
- From Peter Thoem: Trumpeter Swan Familyby StaffIn June, Peter Thoem documented a sighting of a pair of Trumpeter Swans who had wandered away from their nest for a few minutes’ break on his website My Bird of the Day. He noted at the time that hatching… Read more: From Peter Thoem: Trumpeter Swan Family
- Inclusive Fashion Meets Healthcare: Designer Joseph Tassoni’s Donation to Joseph Brant Hospital Foundationby Guest ContributorBy Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Last month, Burlington fashion designer Joseph Tassoni presented Joseph Brant Hospital Foundation with a selection of inclusive inpatient gown covers for the mental health ward’s patients. In September 2023, Tassoni held a fashion… Read more: Inclusive Fashion Meets Healthcare: Designer Joseph Tassoni’s Donation to Joseph Brant Hospital Foundation
- Conservation Halton Says Tail End of Hurricane Beryl Will Make Waterways Higher and More Dangerous This Weekby Press ReleaseJuly 9, 2024 — Conservation Halton Conservation Halton advises that Environment Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources & Forestry (MNRF) Surface Water Monitoring Centre (SWMC) are forecasting that the remnants of Hurricane Beryl will bring heavy rainfall across… Read more: Conservation Halton Says Tail End of Hurricane Beryl Will Make Waterways Higher and More Dangerous This Week
- Preserve Your Family Photos and Contribute to Joseph Brant Museum’s Community Archives At Scan-a-Thonby Press ReleaseJuly 9, 2024 — Museums of Burlington Do you have cherished photographs at home? Do you want to preserve your family’s photographs digitally for generations? Museums of Burlington invites you to bring your local family photographs and documents to us… Read more: Preserve Your Family Photos and Contribute to Joseph Brant Museum’s Community Archives At Scan-a-Thon
- Burlington’s Revised Engagement Charter Garners Public Feedback: There’s Still Time To Share Your Thoughtsby Guest ContributorBy Rebecca Gruszka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter After months of revision, the City of Burlington posted a new draft of the Community Engagement Charter and Framework online for residents to review and comment on until September 15, 2024. The draft… Read more: Burlington’s Revised Engagement Charter Garners Public Feedback: There’s Still Time To Share Your Thoughts
- From Peter Thoem: Blue-Headed Vireoby StaffOne of Peter Thoem’s June birds of the day (from his website, My Bird of the Day) was a hungry Blue-Headed Vireo, which Thoem managed to photograph the second the bird had caught its prey. Thoem noted that this insect… Read more: From Peter Thoem: Blue-Headed Vireo
- Burlington Library Customers Saved $22 Million Last Yearby Burlington Public LibraryBurlington Public Library customers saved a total of $22,976,214 by borrowing books and other items from the library in 2023. The Library shared this exciting achievement in its recently published annual report. This number climbs even higher when you capture… Read more: Burlington Library Customers Saved $22 Million Last Year
- SPECIAL EVENT: MUSIC FROM THE ROOFTOP At Joseph Brant museumby Press ReleaseJuly 4, 2024 — Museums of Burlington Joseph Brant Museum is introducing a new summer event and a fun way for the whole family to enjoy your local community museum! Listen to live music from the rooftop from 7:30 p.m.… Read more: SPECIAL EVENT: MUSIC FROM THE ROOFTOP At Joseph Brant museum
- Karina Gould Announces Government Loans to Area Businessesby Guest ContributorBy Lawson Hunter On July 3, the Hon. Karina Gould, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and MP for Burlington, announced $8.5 million to be awarded to six Halton and Hamilton businesses in an effort to support… Read more: Karina Gould Announces Government Loans to Area Businesses
- Centre For Diverse Learners Unveils Enhanced Accessibility and Facility Upgrades Funded by Trillium Grantby Guest ContributorBy Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On June 28, the Centre for Diverse Learners (CDL) hosted an event with Burlington MPP Natalie Pierre to celebrate a grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) for $38,400 that was given to… Read more: Centre For Diverse Learners Unveils Enhanced Accessibility and Facility Upgrades Funded by Trillium Grant
- Notes On Council: It’s The Little Things For July’s Committee of the Wholeby Luke HendersonAnalysis/Opinion. Next week’s Committee of the Whole (COW) is, unlike last month, a lot of little things. Perhaps some housekeeping before the August recess in council meetings. Note: due to a recently announced re-organization of departments and job titles, some… Read more: Notes On Council: It’s The Little Things For July’s Committee of the Whole
- Watch: Fly Over A Transmission Tower Corridor With Your Personal Engineerby Eric Chiasson — Your Personal EngineerPower! And lots of it! These high-voltage corridors distribute electricity from generating stations across the province to the outlets in our homes. Canada has some of the most robust power distribution grids in the world. For that, you need a… Read more: Watch: Fly Over A Transmission Tower Corridor With Your Personal Engineer
- July Garden To-Do Listby Guest ContributorBy Claudette Sims, Halton Master Gardener Keep things bloomingDeadheading, pinching, cutting back, and thinning are excellent techniques to keep flowers blooming longer, larger and healthier. Cut back early blooming perennials, e.g., hardy geraniums, spiderwort, and delphiniums after the first flush… Read more: July Garden To-Do List
- Learn the Science Behind Yoga on July 3 and Celebrate Canada Day on July 6 with Sahaja Yoga Meditation Networkby Jennifer ArnoldThe Sahaja Yoga Meditation Network is presenting two free events this week, open to anyone interested: a lecture on the science of meditation followed by a meditation session on July 3 and a physical practice and meditation session on July… Read more: Learn the Science Behind Yoga on July 3 and Celebrate Canada Day on July 6 with Sahaja Yoga Meditation Network
- Turning Bottles into Gold Medals: The Knights of Columbus’ Decade-Long Support for Special Olympicsby Guest ContributorBy Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Special Olympics and the Knights of Columbus (KOC) have had a longstanding relationship for many years. The Burlington branch of KOC formed in 2014 and their association with Special Olympics started that same… Read more: Turning Bottles into Gold Medals: The Knights of Columbus’ Decade-Long Support for Special Olympics
- Meet Timmy, Your Purr-Fect Companion, Through Neveah Cat Rescue At Petsmartby Guest ContributorBy Lee-Ann Meyer, volunteer at Neveah Cat Rescue Timmy is a beautiful tabby, who was rescued along with many other animals from a hoarding situation. Over sixty cats and three dogs were inside an apartment; many of the animals were… Read more: Meet Timmy, Your Purr-Fect Companion, Through Neveah Cat Rescue At Petsmart
- From Peter Thoem: Yellow Warblerby StaffIn just one birding trip to Princess Point this spring, Peter Thoem spotted this Yellow Warbler alongside the Ruby-Throated Hummingbird and Scarlet Tanager whose photos we posted last week (click here), as well as a pair of Eastern Kingbirds and… Read more: From Peter Thoem: Yellow Warbler
- Blaze of Glory: Potters Guild Ignites Creativity at Biannual Raku Firingby Jennifer ArnoldIt was a big day for Burlington’s Potters Guild, for it was the day that the kiln got heated up to over 1800 degrees Fahrenheit for the communal guild raku firing at the Art Gallery of Burlington, something that happens… Read more: Blaze of Glory: Potters Guild Ignites Creativity at Biannual Raku Firing
- The Urban Indigenous Community Brings Music, Art, and Culture To Spencer Smith Park For National Indigenous Peoples Dayby Guest ContributorBy Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On June 21, the Urban Indigenous Community (UIC) held an event at Spencer Smith Park to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day. It is UIC’s third annual event celebrating the day and featured local… Read more: The Urban Indigenous Community Brings Music, Art, and Culture To Spencer Smith Park For National Indigenous Peoples Day
- Watch: Fly Over Halton Hills Power Plant With Your Personal Engineerby Eric Chiasson — Your Personal EngineerHalton Hills Power Plant, operated by Altura Power, opened in 2010. This natural gas-fired power combined cycle power plant puts out 690 MW of electricity. State-of-the-art low emissions technology, in view of Hwy 401 west of the Trafalgar interchange. Fly… Read more: Watch: Fly Over Halton Hills Power Plant With Your Personal Engineer
- Workplace Inclusion Insights to Glam Drag: Halton Equity Diversity Roundtable Does Both in One Night to Celebrate Prideby Guest ContributorBy Rebecca Gruszka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Earlier this month, the Halton Equity Diversity Roundtable (HEDR) hosted its Pride Lecture and Garden Soiree at the Art Gallery of Burlington (AGB) in celebration of Pride Month. The event included a lecture… Read more: Workplace Inclusion Insights to Glam Drag: Halton Equity Diversity Roundtable Does Both in One Night to Celebrate Pride
- Burlington writers and Artists Needed For Culture Days Displayby Press ReleaseJune 24, 2024 — City of Burlington The City of Burlington needs about 10 writers and 10 visual artists to send in their work to be showcased on temporary signs along the Beachway’s multi-use path during Culture Days. This call… Read more: Burlington writers and Artists Needed For Culture Days Display