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 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 […]
July 3, 2026 — Royal Botanical Gardens On Monday, local MPP Natalie Pierre attended a volunteer event at the Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) to hear more about two projects supported by $300,000 in funding from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium […]
We are pleased to introduce Star, our adoptable pet of the week! Star is a beautiful one-year-old girl who arrived at the Burlington Humane Society with her kittens. She was a wonderful mom, and now that all of her babies […]
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 […]
Meet Natalie! Natalie is a beautiful two-year-old girl with a heart full of love waiting to shine. Shelter life has made her a little timid, but we know her confidence will grow with patience and kindness. During her time in […]
By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) is proving that it’s no longer just a daytime destination. This summer, RBG After Dark is transforming “ANCHORBALL: A Curious Art Journey” at Hendrie Park into an adults-only evening […]
