Arts and Culture

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

Essay 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

By 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

By 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

By 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

By 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

By 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

By 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

By Connie Price, Partnering Aldershot Seniors Committee Chair The City of Burlington Senior Programming people and your Partnering Aldershot Seniors Committee are working together to start some weekly seniors programs and activities this September in the community rooms at Aldershot… Read more: What’s Up, Aldershot Seniors? Senior programs in Aldershot are finally happening

By 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

By 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

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 4

By 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

Peter 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

By 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

By 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

By Kaylee Thompson On August 1, the Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton (CCAH) is hosting a garden event in Oakville for the entire community, to officially open their Community and Harmony Garden at Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre,… Read more: Cultivating Community in Oakville: Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton To Dedicate New Garden To Local Harmony

By 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

On 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

By 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

By 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

This 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

By 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

By 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

By 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

In 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

July 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

One 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 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

July 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

In 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

It 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

By Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On July 14, PRISM will hold Halton’s second annual Pride Parade on Main St. in Milton. After starting as a Facebook group 10 years ago, Prism hosted the first-ever pride parade in Halton… Read more: Halton Pride Shines Bright: PRISM’s Second Annual Pride Parade Returns to Milton

By 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

By 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

June 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

Burlington Public Library is offering 100 extra digital loans of the Bridgerton novel that fans have been buzzing over since Netflix released its most recent season of the hit show. The Library will offer the bonus copies of Romancing Mister… Read more: Burlington Public Library Responds to Bridgerton Buzz

Enjoy an evening of food, drinks, games, and live music with the best view in the city of Burlington’s Canada Day Fireworks! Join us for Fireworks from the Rooftop at Joseph Brant Museum on July 1, 2024, from 7:30 p.m. to10:30… Read more: SPECIAL EVENT: FIREWORKS FROM THE ROOFTOP of JOSEPH BRANT MUSEUM on JULY 1