By Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Burlington is reaching that part of the year where everyone is wondering when the highly anticipated Spirit of Halloween store will pop up in an empty warehouse. The time of year to […]
By Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter “Something in my body was feeling off, and the signs were getting bolder, clearer, louder. … But here’s the thing about life — the things we don’t confront never leave us. They […]
By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter For Oakville’s Joseph Tassoni, fashion has never been simply about what people wear. It is about how clothing makes people feel, how they carry themselves when they enter a room, and the energy […]
By Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Moving out to a new, unfamiliar community is scary enough, but what happens when your new neighbours show animosity towards you right off the bat, barely giving you a “Hello”? What do […]
By Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter School bullies get what’s coming to them, and so do exploitative bosses. The disgruntled owner of a confectionery stall wants more out of life, and parents cannot resolve a single problem without […]
By Maisha Hasan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter After binge-watching Bollywood films and playing Dungeons & Dragons, Hamilton-based author Anuja Varghese melded the two influences into her newest book, A Kiss of Crimson Ash, the first in a trilogy centred on […]
By Chloe Teixeira, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Halton got an early start to the Halloween season with Bronte Creek Provincial Park’s annual two-day “Ghost Walks” earlier this month. Visitors to Bronte Creek Provincial Park took part in a guided tour […]
By Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter I don’t want to fail this pepperoni test. So my sad fingers peel off each pepperoni. And I hear Kinsley say, “Yay, Cheese Girl. For just today.” Third time’s the charm (and […]
By Chloe Teixeira, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Burlington Performing Arts Centre’s annual Jazz on the Plaza series returned last week, bringing Canadian jazz artists to the outdoor plaza — and, through one performance, a message about peace, humanity and the […]
By Chloe Teixeira, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Burlington will soon get the chance to experience Indian heritage and explore the role spirituality plays at a new event coming to the Orchard Community Hub. Hosted by Sahaja Yoga Meditation Network (SYMN), […]
