By Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The snow may not be fully melted yet, but the emerging sun is reflecting on the white surface, promising brighter days ahead. Like the green grass hidden beneath the snow piles, Burlington’s […]
By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Approximately forty people filled Room 247 at Burlington City Hall on Saturday, signalling just how closely residents are watching the council’s next move on development charges. Ward 2 Councillor Lisa Kearns hosted a […]
By Maisha Hasan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Burlington is one of the mid-sized cities in the GTHA that holds magic in its everyday stories — something bestselling author Michael Perry is well aware of. His work centres on small towns; […]
By Maisha Hasan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Some of the most remarkable works in the Western world have been inspired by the East — though “inspired” may be too generous. In many cases, motifs and styles were taken, distorted, and […]
By Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter This one’s for the history buffs: retro miniskirts, Edwardian black satin with silver embroidery, ermine-lined Revolution-era cloaks, it’s all there. On Thursday, February 26, 2026, Burlington’s theatregoers packed into Drury Lane Theatre […]
By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Ever wondered what a day in the life of Burlington’s mayor looks like? Burlington Local-News.ca spoke with Marianne Meed Ward about the realities of leading and representing one of Ontario’s fastest-growing cities. For […]
By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A team of ten local students is challenging Burlington to rethink how it supports youth volunteerism, and their findings could influence how schools, nonprofits, and community leaders approach civic engagement for years to […]
By Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On February 19, the newly formed Levie Initiative held its formal launch party at The Lone Wolf Resto Bar, located in Burlington. Co-founder Michael Desjardins was present for the event. Julie Neal, the […]
By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Survivors, service providers, law enforcement, and community support agencies gathered at the Holiday Inn Burlington Conference Centre on Wednesday, February 18, for the official launch of the Empowered Caregiver Project, a survivor-led anti-trafficking […]
By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The City of Burlington is inviting young people to help shape its future through a new Youth Framework survey that launched on January 5, 2026. The initiative is designed to guide how the […]
