By Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter London’s atmosphere in the Victorian Industrial Age was borderline poisonous. The numerous factories choked the skyline with coal smoke, the streets and the Thames River were heavily polluted with refuse, housing was […]
By Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Who wouldn’t enjoy a summer evening where you can sip a nice, cold drink in shorts and sandals while singing along to catchy show tunes? On Saturday, June 20, 2026, Drury Lane […]
By Chloe Teixeira, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Burlington’s new Lakeshore Music and Arts Festival kicked off on Father’s Day weekend, attracting thousands of people, from children to seniors. Crowds experienced live music performances, vendors, food trucks, and midway carnival rides […]
By Maisha Hasan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The literary genre of fantasy is regularly associated with mythical realms, superpowers, and heroic story arcs. But for some, fantasy offers the opportunity to imagine who gets to love. In author J.M. Frey’s […]
June 17, 2026 — City of Burlington The City of Burlington is inviting residents and visitors to celebrate Canada Day at Spencer Smith Park with a full day of free family-friendly entertainment, community activities, and waterfront celebrations. Visitors can enjoy […]
By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The colours of Pride shone brightly at the Royal Botanical Gardens’ Rock Garden as the second annual Summer Pride Party brought together community members for an evening filled with music, laughter, self-expression, and […]
By Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Pride Month is a time to celebrate differences in human identity. It’s also a time to celebrate and appreciate how the wide spectrum of identities is portrayed in the arts. Burlington has […]
By Maisha Hasan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter With another global bestseller and an upcoming movie adaptation of his book, The Midnight Library, starring Florence Pugh, underway, Matt Haig knows he has reached commercial success. If the sales figures, translations, and […]
By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Burlington Performing Arts Centre (BPAC) is celebrating its milestone 15th anniversary with the launch of its 2026–27 BPAC Presents season, unveiling a diverse lineup of music, theatre, dance, comedy, family programming, and […]
By Chloe Teixeira Several events are coming to Burlington this June in celebration of Pride Month. Listed below are activities for mature age groups and unspecified age groups, including how to get there using nearby public transit. Pride Month Drag […]
