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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 Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On November 14, Goodwill hosted its 18th Annual Power of Work Awards Lunch. The event took place at the Burlington Convention Centre and was well attended by both members of the community and… Read more: From Challenges to Triumph: Goodwill’s Power of Work Awards Celebrate Inspiring Journeys

Are you ready to open your heart and home to a gentle soul in need of love and understanding? Meet Simon, a beautiful two-year-old feline with a story of resilience and hope. Simon’s journey hasn’t been easy. Found near a… Read more: Adoptable Pet of the Week: Simon

By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In the early hours of Tuesday, November 5, 2024, a suspected dispute between two individuals led to a fire that tore through 11 homes at 2039 Walkers Line, displacing dozens of Burlington residents. … Read more: Burlington Families Displaced by Devastating Fire Plead for Community Support

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

Nov. 14, 2024 — Food4Kids Halton Food4Kids Halton announces that it is among the twelve finalists in iA Financial Group’s Canada-wide philanthropic contest. This charity has the chance to win a donation of up to $100,000 to provide over 1,200… Read more: Help Food4Kids Halton win a donation of $100,000: Vote Before November 27

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 12, Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward held an event at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre (BPAC) where she was joined by three guest speakers to discuss the anticipated population growth coming… Read more: Building Burlington’s Future: Mayor’s Speaker Series Talks Population Growth and Need for Lower-Cost Housing

By Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter There’s nothing like board games to evoke that affectionate feeling of nostalgia. What happy memories do you unlock when you open your storage cupboards to regard your own collection of games? Monopoly,… Read more: Nostalgia Games Cafe Celebrates One Year Anniversary

By Maisha Hasan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Burlington’s Adam Assenza will defend his lightweight mixed martial arts title against Joash Walkins on Saturday, November 16 at the Americana Resort in Niagara Falls.  From his earlier years as a gymnast and… Read more: Ready to Rumble: Burlington’s Adam Assenza Gears Up to Defend His MMA Title This Weekend in Niagara

By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On the evening of November 10, 2024, Burlington cadet units gathered for an overnight vigil next to City Hall in Veteran Square, where the Burlington Cenotaph stands, to honour the men and women… Read more: Burlington Cadets Hold Overnight Vigil in Honour of Canadian Veterans

I’m always impressed by marine infrastructure. The fact that we have so much of it on our shores of Lake Ontario should be celebrated. Hamilton Harbour — offloading the Algoma Discovery at Dofasco’s Pier 18! Fly with me,Your Personal Engineer… Read more: Watch: Fly Over The Algoma Discovery Offloading Its Cargo With Your Personal Engineer

By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On November 13–14, 2024, The Meeting House in Oakville will host a pivotal gathering, entitled “Truth with Reconciliation: A Healing Framework.” This two-day conference, organized by local non-profit Grandmother’s Voice, reflects over a… Read more: A Healing Framework: Grandmother’s Voice Conference Marks a Decade of Work on Truth and Reconciliation

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.

Burlington Humane Society is pleased to introduce you to Sunshine! This 7-year-old tabby and white fellow is looking for his forever home. Sunshine is finding shelter life stressful. He’s looking for a home without other pets. He prefers to be… Read more: Adoptable Pet of the Week: Sunshine

Nov. 9, 2024 — West End Home Builders’ Association The West End Home Builders’ Association (WE HBA) congratulates the City of Burlington’s Pipeline to Permit Committee for endorsing the proposed Surety Bond Pilot Program. While the Province of Ontario is… Read more: Burlington Leads the Province in Advancing a Surety Bond Pilot Program in Burlington

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 Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On Saturday, November 2, Shooterville Billiards Bar and Grill transformed into a retro paradise as locals from across Halton gathered for Burlington’s first official “Mrs. Roper Party and Fundraiser.” Inspired by the iconic… Read more: Burlington Embraces Groovy Fun for Charity at Mrs. Roper Party

By Marion Goard, Broker, Keller Williams Edge Realty Lifestyle changes are a natural cycle of life. At some point, we all come to the crossroads where our current lifestyle just doesn’t seem to fit anymore. Maybe you’re an empty nester,… Read more: Downsizing Doesn’t Have To Be Limiting — It’s Liberating: Join Nov.13 Seminar To Make Informed Choices

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

The Burlington Skyway Bridges — one built in 1958 and the other in 1985. Completely different construction methods and technologies. Fly with me,Your Personal Engineer Editor’s note: Your Personal Engineer has previously written about the Burlington Canal’s Lift Bridge for… Read more: Watch: Fly Over The Burlington Skyway Bridges With Your Personal Engineer

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 Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On October 25, 2024, the City of Burlington released the Mayor’s Proposed Budget Report. Outlined in the report were several key additions and changes from last year’s budget, including a tax increase of… Read more: Burlington’s Proposed 2025 Budget Tackles Key Investments and Affordability Amid Tax Increase

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”

By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In Burlington’s Sadhana Yoga Studio, a unique and transformative space takes shape once a month. Here, Black women gather in a place created for healing, empowerment, and self-acceptance through yoga. Shelita Walker, a… Read more: Soul Sistas Yoga: A Sanctuary for Black Women’s Wellness in Burlington

Oct. 29, 2024 — Halton Food for Thought Halton Food for Thought is proud to announce we have been granted one of PepsiCo Foundation’s 2024 Community Impact Awards. The PepsiCo Foundation is the philanthropic arm of PepsiCo, Inc., one of… Read more: Halton Food for Thought in Burlington Named a Top 100 Nonprofit in North America Receiving a PepsiCo Foundation Community Impact Award

By Jenny Corry Halloween is a time of year filled with thrilling excitement and eerie tales, and Burlington is no exception. When the leaves turn brown and the air grows crisp, the city transforms into a hauntingly beautiful place for… Read more: Festive fun and local lore of Halloween in Burlington

The Credit River Bridge replacement on the Gardiner Expressway. Replacing, expanding, and retrofitting a bridge carrying an incredibly busy highway like the QEW in Mississauga takes a huge amount of careful planning and an equal amount of patience on behalf… Read more: Watch: Fly Over The Credit River Bridge Replacement With Your Personal Engineer

The Burlington Humane Society is happy to present Blanche, who is ready to find her forever home! Blanche is a sweet 10-year-old girl who loves pets and sitting in the window or the cat tree. She arrived at BHS as… Read more: Adoptable Pet of the Week: Blanche

I have written a book entitled A Hero’s Journey: Beyond Little Norway and Olympia Sports Camp. The basic premise of the book is that we are all heroes of our own journey. I am now taking the lessons of “a… Read more: A Hero’s Journey: Ron MacVinnie

By Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On October 23, the City of Burlington held a consultation and ward boundary review for the Aldershot area. The event was held in the LaSalle Pavillion, located in LaSalle Park and was well-attended… Read more: Residents Gather in Aldershot to Discuss Burlington’s Ward Boundary Review Amidst Rapid Growth

By Sydney Alexandra, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The third annual “Food, Fashion, Fun” fundraiser hosted by Lighthouse for Grieving Children and Families on Thursday, October 24, gathered supporters for an evening of connection, laughter, and heartfelt stories at the Oakville… Read more: “Food, Fashion, Fun” Shines a Light on Healing for Grieving Families

By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Dare to be Youth (DTBY) recently hosted its annual Impact ’24 luncheon and live auction, bringing together community members to support youth empowerment. Held at Burlington’s Hagerty Garage and Social, the event featured… Read more: Rev Your Engine: Community Unites to Empower Youth at DTBY’s Impact ’24

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

Hamilton Harbour has a tremendous amount of steel fabrication and manufacturing capacity. Steel products move in and out of the harbour regularly in great volumes. Unloading the Resko’s cargo: lots of steel coils. Fly with me,Your Personal Engineer Eric Chiasson… Read more: Watch: Fly Over The Bulk Carrier Resko, Unloading Steel Coils, With Your Personal Engineer

By Maisha Hasan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In the midst of football Sundays and spur-of-the-moment coffee runs family and friend gatherings seem less than purposeful nowadays. Sometimes, it’s good to get back to one’s roots and focus on giving back… Read more: Litter League: Turning Clean-Up Efforts into Community-Funded Eco-Action

By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The recent Action on Climate Change event, hosted by BurlingtonGreen on Oct. 19, showcased the power of local community action in the fight against environmental degradation. Held at the Burlington Centre mall parking… Read more: Action on Climate Change Event Inspires Community Engagement in Burlington

Oct. 21, 2024 — City of Burlington On Oct. 18, the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) notified the City of Burlington of their interim decision to uphold Burlington City Council’s decision to reject the development applications for 2020 Lakeshore Rd. The… Read more: Ontario Land Tribunal upholds Burlington Council decision to reject 2020 Lakeshore Rd. Application

Burlington Humane Society is proud to feature Alexander the Great as the Adoptable Pet of the Week. Alexander is a great cat. He is a beautiful medium-haired 11-year-old boy who came to us as a stray. He is a very… Read more: Adoptable Pet of The Week: Alexander The Great

By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter At the September 2024 Halton Regional Police Board meeting, officials addressed pressing community safety concerns, including updates on crime trends and budgetary matters. Milton’s policing efforts were a key focus, with the Chief… Read more: Rising Crime in Halton Sparks Urgent Policing Focus on Fraud and Property Theft

The Great Pumpkin Trail returns to Hendrie Park in Burlington. This enchanting event will take place on October 18 to 20, and Oct. 25 to 27, with time-ticketed entry starting at 5:30 p.m. each day. Journey into the scenic woods… Read more: The Great Pumpkin Trail is Back at RBG With Adults-Only Version On Oct. 24

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”

Shipping in bulk requires big facilities to load ships. P&H Milling is the largest Canadian milling company, supplying flour to countries around the world. Right next door in Hamilton, Ontario. Fly with me,Your Personal Engineer Eric Chiasson is a civil… Read more: Watch: Fly Over P & H Milling With Your Personal Engineer

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 Connie Price Get ready for a howling good time at the Howl-oween fundraiser that’s being held by Dream Team Search, Rescue, and Recovery Inc. in this, their tenth year of operation. Taking place at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church in… Read more: Join The Pack At Howl-Oween Fundraiser On October 20

Jerry is a 14-year-old grey beauty who was surrendered to Burlington Humane Society as his owners had to move to palliative care. After arriving at our shelter, Jerry faced grooming challenges, uncontrolled hyperthyroidism, and ringworm. Thankfully, he’s now cleared from… Read more: Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Jerry

By Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On October 8, Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services held its third annual Family Fall Fair; this year, the organization also unveiled its new Sensory Room. The room was updated through a fundraising… Read more: Woodview’s Family Fall Fair Unveils Sensory Room: A Campaign of Care and Community Connections

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

By Burlington Repair Cafe Team October 19 is International Repair Day and the Burlington Repair Cafe wants to celebrate it in a big way — with two locations at the same time: Burlington City Hall, 426 Brant Street, and Burlington… Read more: Celebrate International Repair Day On Oct. 19 With Burlington Repair Cafe

Vertical construction is daunting. Yet there’s a ton of it in the Greater Toronto Area — one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in North America. Fly with me,Your Personal Engineer Eric Chiasson is a civil engineer by training and a… Read more: Watch: Fly Over Vertical Construction With Your Personal Engineer

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 Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Last week, TechPlace held its annual open house at 5500 N Service Rd., the organization’s headquarters. Entrepreneurs, mentors, and elected officials all gathered in Suite 801 of the building to showcase products and… Read more: TechPlace Powers Up: Sparking Innovation and Connecting Startups at Annual Open House

Bartina, or “Bart” for short, is a spirited and quirky girl who’s ready to find her forever home! Bart came to us as a mother-to-be, and shortly after her arrival, she gave birth to one precious kitten, who has since… Read more: Adoptable Pet of the Week: Bartina

By Maisha Hasan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In the clamour of the various issues that come up each year in Burlington, the city tries (and sometimes fails) to meet every citizen’s concern. To try to address some of these resident… Read more: Burlington’s Pre-Budget Consultations Tackle Resident Concerns, Infrastructure, and Flood Recovery Ahead of 2025 Budget Finalization

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

By Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On October 1, 2024, the Burlington Food Bank celebrated its collaboration with Canstruction with an award ceremony held at Burlington Centre mall. Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School and Aldershot School participated in the… Read more: Burlington Food Bank’s Canstruction Contest Stacks Up

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

Oct. 3, 2024 — City of Burlington Pearl Street will have lane restrictions for three weeks beginning Monday, Oct. 7 for the relocation of a heritage house to its permanent location and to perform water and wastewater upgrades on Pearl… Read more: Heritage House Move Will Cause Pearl Street Closure

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

There’s no shortage of transportation infrastructure mega projects in Southern Ontario — one of the biggest hotspots of mega projects in North America. Here’s a little one along Hurontario Street you might recognize. Fly with me,Your Personal Engineer Eric Chiasson… Read more: Watch: Fly Over The Hurontario LRT Construction With Your Personal Engineer

By Claudette Sims, Halton Master Gardener Fall garden managementLeave the leaves in your garden — that’s why they are called “leaves”! Store excess leaves in bags or piles to use as mulch in spring. Leave plant stems and seed heads… Read more: October Garden To-Do List

Oct. 1, 2024 — BurlingtonGreen Are you interested in taking positive action for the environment but don’t know where to start? Check out an upcoming event hosted by BurlingtonGreen, featuring the City of Burlington, Plug ‘n Drive, Burlington Transit, the… Read more: Take Action for the Environment on October 19

Hera came to us with her five adorable kittens, who have all found their forever homes. Now it’s Hera’s turn to find her special place! Though Hera is shy and still a bit fearful, she is making wonderful progress through… Read more: Adoptable Pet of the Week: Hera

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 Jody Harbour, co-founder of Grandmother’s Voice Opinion. As National Truth and Reconciliation Day approaches, Canadians will once again pat themselves on the back for progress they think they’ve made. They’ll share land acknowledgments, attend workshops, and maybe even post… Read more: Realities of Reconciliation: The Illusion of Progress and the Need for Indigenous Leadership

By Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter From a young age, Kimberly Calderbank has always been a volunteer. During high school, Calderbank was a member of a youth group that organized soup kitchens and food drives, as well as volunteering… Read more: From Volunteer to Role Model: How Kimberly Calderbank Inspires the Next Generation

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 Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In the heart of Halton Region, a collaborative effort is underway to combat food insecurity through an innovative hub-and-spoke model. Feed Halton, a distribution centre, serves as a crucial resource for local food… Read more: Combatting Food Insecurity in Halton Region: Feed Halton’s Innovative Approach

Buildings are all different, yet in some ways they’re all the same. There are two main types of structures — steel and concrete. Each have their advantages. This one is a condo under construction with a concrete structure in Hamilton… Read more: Watch: Fly Over A Concrete Building Structure With Your Personal Engineer

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 Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter This past Saturday morning, Hamilton Airport was buzzing with excitement as United Way Halton and Hamilton (UWHH) launched their 2024 fundraising campaign with the 6th Annual UPS Plane Pull. Sixty teams, including five… Read more: United In Action: United Way’s Plane Pull Fundraising Campaign Takes Off

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 Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter This week, the City of Burlington raised the flag of local food distribution hub Feed Halton, to signify the beginning of Hunger Action Month across Canada. Robin Bailey, executive director of Feed Halton… Read more: City Hall Flag-Raising Marks Start of Hunger Action Month, Highlighting Ongoing Fight Against Food Insecurity

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

The 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

By 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

Burlington 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

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

Meet 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

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

Sept. 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

Sept. 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

Sept. 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

Big 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

By 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

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 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

By 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

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