Arts and Culture

By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The battle for a spot on the Sound of Music Festival’s main stage is well underway, the competition highlighting Canadian-based talent. The Road to Sound of Music 2025: Battle of the Bands has… Read more: Main Stage Dreams: Battling for a Spot at Sound of Music

By Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Today, March 27, is World Theatre Day, an international recognition of theatre excellence initiated by the International Theatre Institute in 1961. Here in Burlington, we recognize and honour World Theatre Day by… Read more: Meet Michael Belton, Local Theatre Personality

By Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On March 20, the Central Branch of the Burlington Public Library (BPL), in conjunction with CBC Radio, hosted an event as part of the Ideas for a Better Canada series. The series is… Read more: Defending Democracy: Burlington Public Library Tackles Censorship in CBC’s “Ideas” Series

By Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Earth, its splendour, and its respective eras have been ongoing themes at the Art Gallery of Burlington (AGB) in the year 2025 so far. Firstly, the gallery has been exhibiting “Time… Read more: Professor of Geosciences Talks Earth Time at the Art Gallery of Burlington

By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School hosted this year’s annual Paint the Town event, bringing together young artists, community members, and supporters for an evening dedicated to creativity and mental health awareness. Presented… Read more: Paint the Town 2025: Celebrating Art and Mental Health Awareness

By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On March 15, 2025, Bernie Custis Secondary School in Hamilton was transformed into a vibrant hub of empowerment, culture, and community care with the highly anticipated Excel in Style event. Designed to provide… Read more: More Than Just Hair — Culture, Confidence, and Community

The golden years are truly shining with these amazing Appleby Place residents and their inspiring talents. This article features Gerry B., a talented painter, Josie B., Appleby Place’s very own dancing queen, and Marilyn H., Appleby Place’s superstar singer. Burlington’s… Read more: Burlington’s Got Talent: Appleby Place Edition

Library announces speakers at free annual festival throughout April In April, during National Poetry Month, Burlington Public Library pays tribute to poets, singers, songwriters, and musicians during our fourth annual Burlington Lyrics & Poetry Festival.   Whether you’re a poetry lover… Read more: Burlington Lyrics & Poetry Festival Lineup Announced 

By Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter What do you do when you discover your newly purchased home is haunted? Do you contact an exorcist? Do you call the Ghostbusters? Do you sell up and move away as fast… Read more: Magic Meets the Supernatural at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre

By Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter From February 13 to March 22, the Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) is hosting WinterTide on Fridays, Saturdays, and select Thursdays. WinterTide is a collaboration between the RBG and the Emerging Artists Association (EAA),… Read more: WinterTide at RBG: Emerging Artists Shine in a Jazzy Celebration of Music and Opportunity

By Sydney Alexandra, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Grandmother’s Voice recently hosted a powerful two-day conference, “Truth with Reconciliation: Respect, Restore, Relearn,” bringing together Indigenous speakers, storytellers, and knowledge keepers. Discussions explored celestial teachings, prophecy, untold histories, and the wisdom of… Read more: Day One of “Truth With Reconciliation: Respect, Restore, Relearn” With Grandmother’s Voice

By Sydney Alexandra, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On Feb. 25, Grandmother’s Voice organization hosted a profound event, “An Evening with Jody Wilson-Raybould,” as part of their two-day conference, “Truth with Reconciliation: Respect, Restore, Relearn.” Jody Wilson-Raybould — an author, former… Read more: Leading with Purpose: Jody Wilson-Raybould on Reconciliation and Responsibility

By Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Burlington’s Drury Lane Theatre has been putting on shows for the people of Burlington for fifty years and they have a lot to be proud of. Burlington itself is over one hundred… Read more: Drury Lane’s 44th Music Hall Serves Up Sweet Variety

By Sydney Alexandra, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On February 12, 2025, a meaningful discussion of representation, creativity, and culture was sparked at the Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre during an event entitled “Harmony and Belonging: Celebrating Black Excellence… Read more: More Than a Month: The Role of Black Artists in Shaping Belonging

By Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On February 9, author Perry King participated in a book talk about his latest work, Rebound: Sports, Community, and the Inclusive City, at the Central branch of the Burlington Public Library. The book,… Read more: The Heart of the Game: Perry King on Sports, Community, and Belonging

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, there’s no better way to celebrate the season of love than with poetry from the heart. Emily Zarevich has brought to Burlington’s Got Talent the perfect poetry collection to capture the true experience of… Read more: Burlington’s Got Talent: A Collection of Valentine’s Day Poems

By Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Petty bickering. Childhood reminiscing. “I read in an article that…,” “The pasta’s delicious, Mom!” Awkward silences. Forks and knives scraping. Sound familiar? It’s every family dinner where you talk about everything except… Read more: The Clock’s Not Ticking But Everyone Can Hear It: Review of Theatre Burlington’s “Timepiece”

By Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Art Gallery of Burlington (AGB) has proudly surpassed fifty years as a city centre of fine arts and culture. Fifty years is half a life, half a century, half an era.… Read more: Clay-ing with Time: A Journey Through “Time Isn’t Real” and “Dry Thunder” at the AGB

By Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Why do we buy used books? We buy them because they are cheaper than buying new. We buy them because it’s an environmentally sustainable choice to recycle something instead of throwing it… Read more: The Past, Present, and Future of a Burlington Used Bookstore

By Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On February 1, the Royal Botanical Gardens (RGB) will open its first independent winter exhibition to the public, entitled “Alice in Bloomland,” a spin, of course, on Lewis Carroll’s 1865 children’s novel Alice’s… Read more: Journey to Bloomland: The Creative Path to RBG’s Newest Exhibit

Calling all artists and book lovers, young and old — our annual Burlington Bookmarks Contest is underway! Every year, Burlington Public Library invites local residents to break out the crayons and markers and design a bookmark based on a literary… Read more: Mark Your Place: Burlington Public Library’s Bookmark Contest Returns

Jan. 27, 2025 — Taste of Burlington, Burlington Economic Development and Tourism The wait is over! Burlington’s premier culinary event, Taste of Burlington, is officially underway. From now until February 9, 38 restaurants will offer specially curated menus for the… Read more: Savour a Bite of Everything: Taste of Burlington’s Prix-Fixe Program is On Now!

By Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Why do we make a playlist? For a workout. For studying. For commuting to work in the car. But there’s more to a playlist than providing background noise to our everyday routines.… Read more: Alanna Perkovich-Smith Masters Her Own Playlist

By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Sound of Music Festival is set to return to Burlington from June 12 to 15, 2025, at Spencer Smith Park. This highly anticipated event will feature a vibrant array of musical talent,… Read more: Battle of the Bands Kicks Off Road to Sound of Music Festival 2025

Emily Zarevich is back with another series of poems to share on Burlington’s very own talent column, “Burlington’s Got Talent”. This time immersing us in the true chilling yet beautiful experience of Canadian winters.  Here’s a note from the poet… Read more: Burlington’s Got Talent: A Series of Winter Poems by Emily Zarevich 

By Sydney Alexandra, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Burlington Performing Arts Centre was alive with vibrant energy as Redleaf Cultural Integration hosted its 2025 Year of the Snake Celebration to welcome the Lunar New Year. The lobby of the Burlington… Read more: Shedding the Dragon: Welcoming the Year of the Snake in Burlington

By Maisha Hasan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter From January 27 to February 9, the 17th annual Taste of Burlington event will be taking place to showcase some carefully curated prix fixe menus by the city’s very own chefs. The program… Read more: Savour the Flavours: Loondocks’ Chef Kevin on Casual Fine Dining and Culinary Inspiration

By Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A concerned owner in the city of Burlington brought in a giraffe, missing two of its legs and its tail. They needed a healer, someone compassionate and qualified who could restore their… Read more: Life of a Burlington Artist and Art Restorer: Making and Preserving Beautiful Things

By Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter “Stagestruck.” A centuries-old term. To be infatuated with the theatre, and passionate about being involved in show business in any way possible. The City of Burlington is only a century and a… Read more: A Role for Everyone: Theatre Burlington Opens Doors at Volunteer Orientation

By Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Reading is a great joy, one that can especially sustain us during the long winter months. With storms raging outside, and the sun setting earlier, we stay indoors, and rely on our… Read more: Best Books by Local Authors to Read in 2025

By Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Chris Boucher worked as a personal fitness trainer for most of his life. But over the pandemic, he embarked on an unlikely secondary profession: children’s author. Boucher is the author of the Gib’s… Read more: From Fitness to Fiction: Meet the Burlington Author Behind Gib’s Adventures

The start of a new year is a chance to pause, reflect, and think about what you want to achieve in the next twelve months. If you’re looking for a fresh start to the new year, reading can be a great… Read more: How to Make Reading Your New Year’s Resolution

By Maisha Hasan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter As I listen to my friends sprinkle “Pookie” into conversation like a modern-day sonnet, I can’t help but wonder: Is this what poetry has become in the 21st century? Sonnets, once prose dipped… Read more: Is Poetry Still Alive? Exploring the Relevance of Verse in a Social Media World

By Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The act of creation is a very hands-on and participatory process. It takes dedication, discipline, and well-molded knowledge. Sometimes, it requires frequent travel outside of one’s immediate proximity. Janis Mitchell and Savannah… Read more: Where Earth Meets Art: Pottery That Bridges Burlington’s Past and Present

By Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Creative writing, in all forms, is laborious. Creative writing is continuous education. A good writer never declares their study of writing “complete,” but consistently strives to pursue their improvement in their craft… Read more: Pen to Paper: Brian Henry’s Writing Workshops Bring Stories to Life

By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Royal Botanical Gardens’ Winter Wonders event is back, running until January 5, 2025, transforming Hendrie Park into a breathtaking winter wonderland. This annual celebration seamlessly blends stunning light displays, interactive installations, and… Read more: Illuminating Winter Wonders: The Magic Behind RBG’s Holiday Tradition

In this installment of “Burlington’s Got Talent,” we are spotlighting Beck, an artist with a keen eye and unique talent for animation and storytelling. From a young age, Beck had a passion, gift — and competitiveness — for art. He… Read more: Burlington’s Got Talent: Ambition and Passion — Beck’s Art Story

By Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On Thursday, December 12, 2024, from 12 to 2 p.m., the residents of Burlington were cordially invited to an especially special luncheon. The Art Gallery of Burlington was happy to host its… Read more: Soup Served Hot at the Art Gallery of Burlington

By Maisha Hasan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A flurry of watercolours and thought-provoking words coat canvas boards, each piece giving a glimpse into each of the artists’ thoughts and feelings — the artwork by regular Burlington citizens who were a… Read more: Canvas Connections: Exhibit Showcases How To Paint a Path to Mindfulness and Community

This holiday season, let your generosity shine where it matters most: in the lives of children. By donating to Burlington Public Library’s Kids Learning Fund, you directly support literacy, creativity, and discovery for children in our community. Contributions help the… Read more: Donate, Delight, And Make a Difference With Library’s Annual Kids Learning Fund Campaign

By Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter It’s a story everyone knows. The people of Burlington certainly know it. A cursed prince, transformed into a wretched, hideous beast, denied his place in the world unless he experiences the liberating… Read more: Drury Lane’s “Beauty and the Beast Christmas Pantomime” is Goofy Fun

By Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Last week, the Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) held one of their bi-monthly Board of Trustees meetings and discussed many items relating to the board, which included details on a holiday competition… Read more: HCDSB Highlights Faith and Student Creativity in 12th Annual “Keeping Christ in Christmas” Contest

By Sydney Alexandra, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The BurlLITFestival concluded its month-long celebration of literature and creativity with a heartfelt Open Mic matinee at the Burlington Public Library. The event brought together performers of all ages and backgrounds — writers,… Read more: Local Voices Take Centre Stage in BurlLITFestival’s Grand Finale

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… Read more: Burlington’s Got Talent: A Series of Poems by Emily Zarevich

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.… Read more: Call for Halton-Based Indigenous Mural Artists

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,… Read more: 100 Seeds of Joy Brings Connectivity and Empowerment at the Inner Lights Festival

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… Read more: Peace by Chocolate Screened at Joseph Brant Museum: A Story of Refugee Resilience and Sweet Success

By Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On November 23, the Aldershot Village BIA (Business Improvement Area) held their 22nd annual Village Tree Lighting event at 355 Plains Rd. E. The event featured around a dozen small businesses selling their… Read more: Aldershot’s Brightest Tradition Lights Up With Community Spirit

The Halton Black History Awareness Society (HBHAS) invites Halton residents to join their annual holiday party on November 30 at the Burlington branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. Kick off the holiday season with dancing, a cash bar, and light… Read more: Get Your Tickets Now for The Halton Black History Awareness Society’s Holiday Party

By Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Should a cherished children’s tradition be interrupted by the conflicts of adults? The Burlington Public Library has decided that it should not. In the month of November 2024, the Burlington Public Library… Read more: Burlington Public Library Continues “Letters to Santa” Program Amidst Postal Strike

By Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On November 20, the Burlington Public Library held an author talk with Mona Susan Power as part of the Burlington Literary Festival (BurlLITFest). The talk, which the Library Speakers Consortium facilitated, focused on… Read more: Mona Susan Power At BurlLITFest: An Intimate Exploration of Heritage, Imagination, and Resilience

Embark on a literary journey in 2025 with Burlington Public Library’s exciting new program, BPL Reading Challenge. Starting this January, we invite adult book lovers to explore an extraordinary world through literature. Discover the read less travelledOver the course of… Read more: Introducing BPL Reading Challenge: 12 Months, 12 Themes, 12 Adventures for Adult Readers in 2025

By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Grandmother’s Voice conference, Truth with Reconciliation: A Healing Framework, recently united Indigenous elders, service providers, healthcare practitioners, educators, and more from across Ontario in Halton, often referred to as “the heart of… Read more: Healing Together: Grandmother’s Voice Conference Illuminates Truth and Reconciliation

By Maisha Hasan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In our current day and age, diversity in media is now becoming more of a standard than a “maybe.” However, there are still many lessons to be learned on how to deliver strong… Read more: BurlLitFest Presents: Wanda Taylor on Crafting Authentic Diverse Narratives

By Sydney Alexandra, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Canadian authors Karma Brown and Heather Dixon are reshaping the narrative around women’s fiction, challenging stereotypes, and expanding the genre’s universal appeal. Together, they’re dismantling the misconception that women’s fiction is exclusively for… Read more: The Human Connection: Karma Brown and Heather Dixon on Redefining Women’s Fiction at BurlLITFest

By Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On November 7, author Stanley Milford, Jr. sat down for a discussion with Brandon Adler about his new book, The Paranormal Ranger. In it, he recounts his experience as a Navajo Ranger dealing… Read more: Navajo Ranger Shares Paranormal Encounters in BurlLITFest Talk with Stanley Milford, Jr.

By Sydney Alexandra, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The first week of the month-long BurlLitFest event wraps up on Sunday, November 10, with a meet-and-read session featuring Hamilton-born Anuja Varghese, the award-winning author of Chrysalis. Varghese recently received the Dayne Ogilvie… Read more: You Are Worthy of Representation: Anuja Varghese’s “Chrysalis” at BurlLITFest

By Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Drury Lane Theatre, located at 2269 New Street, is a cozy, intimate venue with warm lighting, a fully stocked drink and snack bar, and rounded tables situated closely enough so that you… Read more: Drury Lane Theatre Celebrates The Holidays in Style With Holiday Inn

By Sydney Alexandra, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter “Women are creators of universes, not just in bearing children, but in the way we care. We are the caregivers, weaving the fabric of society for the greater good. When women become enlightened,… Read more: 16 Days of Empowerment: 100 Seeds Of Joy Calls for Women to Reclaim Their Strength

By Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Burlington may not be Stratford, but that doesn’t mean its inhabitants don’t have strong theatre aspirations. For our city’s ambitious writers especially, who may be in a restless state of creativity in… Read more: Get Writing: Theatre Burlington Issues Call For One-Act Play Submissions

By Darlene Duncan, Burlington Fine Arts Association Join us for the Arts Burlington Holiday Sale on November 16 and 17, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Art Gallery of Burlington. See and purchase the artworks of 150+… Read more: Arts Burlington is Warming Up for a Cool Holiday Sale!

By Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter We all nurture fond childhood memories of days that were entirely ours. No schedules to follow, no extracurriculars to hurry to after school, no homework to complete, nothing pressing to do. Just… Read more: Local Author Button’s New Book Advocates Nostalgia and Unstructured Playtime

By Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On November 9, The Burlington Symphony Orchestra (BSO) and the Myriad Ensemble will perform Gustav Holst’s “The Planets” suite at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre (BPAC). Geoff Tiller, the principal trumpet player for… Read more: Celestial Sounds: BSO and Myriad Ensemble Unite for an Out of This World Performance of “The Planets”

Oct. 24, 2024 — Museums of Burlington Refuge Canada explores Canada’s place in the global refugee crisis. Through images, soundscapes, first-person accounts, and artifacts, this powerful exhibition begins, “No one wants to be a refugee, anyone could become a refugee.”… Read more: Joseph Brant Museum Hosts Special Exhibition of “Refuge Canada” From Nov. 2

Local-news.ca is thrilled to present part four of Mia Greene’s serial novel, titled Party of Misfits. In a nod to the literary traditions of the Victorian era, where renowned authors like Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins captivated readers with serialized… Read more: Party of Misfits: Part 6

By Jenny Corry Spooky season is quickly approaching at Ireland House Museum! This October 25, Ireland House Museum invites you to a fun and frightful Friday night to celebrate the Halloween season. Anyone over the age of 19 is welcome… Read more: Cocktails With a Side of Ghostly Tales Await at Ireland House

By Emily R. Zarevich We’re midway through October — Happy Halloween! It’s time to whip out the streaming services to scout out that perfect scary movie to put you in the right mood for the season. To make things really… Read more: Behind the Screams: Burlington’s Haunting Cameo in “Becky”

By Sydney Alexandra, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Daven Seebarran, who is the founder of Drag Academy and manager of the Halton Equity Diversity Roundtable, has big plans for the future of drag as a respected art form, and for the… Read more: Drag Academy’s Daven Seebarran Reflects on Advocacy, Identity, and the Future of Drag: ‘We’re Just at the Beginning”

By Jenny Corry Are you ready to get in the Halloween spirit? This coming Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Joseph Brant Museum invites you to their day of spooky and exciting Halloween activities. Complete an… Read more: Get Ready For Scary Fun at Joseph Brant Museum This Weekend

By Sydney Alexandra, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Burlington singer-songwriter Abby J Hall hosted an epic album release event at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre last weekend. The evening unfolded as a sold-out celebration of Hall’s deeply personal work, intersected with… Read more: Abby J Hall’s “Vital Signs” Brings Healing and Hope to Burlington Performing Arts Centre

By Emily R. Zarevich On October 3, 2024, the Art Gallery of Burlington offered a night of outside-the-classroom art and history education to rival any lecture tour put on offer by the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto. However, it… Read more: Mark Peck Talks Birds in Burlington

Burlington Literary Festival (BurlLITFest) is back for its fourth year! Burlington Public Library is excited to announce its 2024 festival lineup of literary luminaries and spellbinding speakers. Last year’s events filled up quickly, so literature lovers should mark their calendars… Read more: Booklovers & Writers, Get Ready for BurlLITFest 2024

By Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter “Where am I?” you may ask yourself as you step into the Incite Gallery room, just to your left after coming through the front entrance of the Art Gallery of Burlington (AGB).… Read more: Artist Uses Building Materials and Paraphernalia To Explore Housing Needs At The Art Gallery of Burlington

Burlington’s Got Talent Welcome to the first article of Local-News Burlington’s newest column, “Burlington’s Got Talent.” In this column, we will be featuring a multitude of talents and creative projects from different people all across Burlington. If you are a… Read more: Miracle Mandalas: The Story of An Artist’s Emergence

By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On Friday, September 27, 2024, a lively group of designer Joseph Tassoni’s supporters boarded a Gem Limousine chartered bus in Burlington, bound for tech hub OneEleven in Toronto, where Tassoni’s Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer… Read more: Bringing Fashion and Community Together: Joseph Tassoni’s Impactful 2025 Collection Unveiled

By Jenny Corry This coming Sunday, October 6, 2024, the guilds of Arts Burlington invite the community to join them for their free “Make and Take” event at the Art Gallery of Burlington (AGB). This is an open-to-all, drop-in event… Read more: Arts Burlington Make And Take Event: Celebrating Art In Your Community

By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On Sunday, September 29, 2024, the Burlington Performing Arts Centre (BPAC) came alive with the vibrant sounds and dynamic rhythms of the Okavango African Orchestra. This talented group masterfully blends Africa’s rich musical… Read more: From Africa to Burlington: A Cultural Celebration at BPAC

By Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Earlier in September, the Art Gallery of Burlington (AGB) hosted a send-off to Magdolene Dykstra and her “Exchanging Presence” exhibition, which closes at the AGB on October 6, and offered a preview of… Read more: Artistic Conversations: AGB Bids Farewell to Dykstra’s “Exchanging Presence” and Welcomes Harper’s “Midnight”

By Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Music. The great equalizer. A common language exchanged and understood. We sing into the air and open spaces around us, knowing that we’ll always hear something back. The avid response of an… Read more: The Echoes of Reconciliation Resound in Burlington

By Jenny Corry Creative Community Hive (CCH) has a number of upcoming free events to get people exercising their creativity and connecting with others in the community, in various locations across Burlington. Choose from theatrical improv, embroidery, Latin dance, or… Read more: Art for Social Good: Creative Community Hive Events in Burlington

By Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Everyone has a romantic ideal. The perfect life partner, for a perfect two-person experience. It exists in one’s mind as an ever-changing fixture. But is it something you can find at a… Read more: Theatre Burlington Reinvents Romance In Current Offering

By Sydney Alexandra, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter For Sita Jayaraman and her daughter Tarini Sharma, organizing the annual Navratri Bazaar in Oakville goes beyond celebrating their South Asian heritage. It’s an invitation to the entire Halton community to gather, experience… Read more: Navratri Bazaar: Where Tradition Meets Empowerment and Culture Comes Alive

By Sydney Alexandra, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On Saturday, September 15, the Art Gallery of Burlington hosted a vibrant Latin Drag Brunch organized by the Halton Equity Diversity Roundtable and Drag Academy, with a special appearance from Grandmother’s Voice. The… Read more: Latin Drag Brunch Celebrates Mexican Independence and Indigenous Reconciliation in Burlington

By 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

By 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

Adults 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

By 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

By 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

Orange 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

By 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

By 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

Sept. 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

Local-news.ca is thrilled to present part four of Mia Greene’s serial novel, titled Party of Misfits. In a nod to the literary traditions of the Victorian era, where renowned authors like Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins captivated readers with serialized… Read more: Party of Misfits: Part 5

Essay 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

By 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

By 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

You 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

Essay 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

By 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

By 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