By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Halton District School Board (HDSB) has reached a major environmental milestone, with every elementary and secondary school participating in the EcoSchools Canada program during the 2025–2026 school year. For the first time, […]
By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Data centres are becoming a growing topic of debate across Ontario as municipalities respond to the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure. Communities across North America have begun questioning […]
By Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Late last month, the United Way Golden Horseshoe (UWGH) released its inaugural Impact Report outlining the reach that the organization has had throughout its jurisdiction. It also includes statistics originally compiled by the […]
By Maisha Hasan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter This past weekend, Central Park was filled with the wafting scent of Filipino food and the sound of live music as it hosted the annual Taste of Philippines festival, making its Burlington debut […]
By Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Early in 2026, we witnessed Ryan Gosling save the universe with the help of an alien friend in the hard science fiction hit Project Hail Mary. Exactly thirty years ago, on July […]
By Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The St. Luke’s Mission, which can be found at 454 John Street North in Hamilton, is one of the chosen venues of this year’s annual Hamilton Fringe Festival, which will take place […]
By Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter After tensions rose during last month’s Committee of the Whole meeting, councillors sought to lower the temperature of debate and reduce political posturing to a minimum. A motion was tabled to appoint Ward […]
By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter As summer storm season begins, the City of Burlington is encouraging residents to take steps now to protect their homes, prepare their families, and stay informed before severe weather strikes. With heavier rainfall […]
By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Music lovers are invited to spend summer evenings surrounded by nature as Royal Botanical Gardens’ annual Concerts in the Garden series returns to Hendrie Park with a lineup of acclaimed Canadian artists performing […]
By Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter July is Disability Pride Month, and Burlington-based disability writer and advocate Dorothy Ellen Palmer and Groundwood Books have finalized a second children’s book collaboration. This forthcoming publication features a young protagonist with […]
