Adoptable Pet of the Week: Mora
We are pleased to introduce Mora, our adoptable pet of the week! At 8½ years old, Mora is a sweet senior girl waiting for someone special to help her feel at home again. The shelter has been a little overwhelming, […]
Beyond the Campaign: Masha Brar on Building a New Life, Giving Back, and Being Heard
By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Masha Brar is running to become the next city councillor for Burlington’s Ward 2. She sat down for an interview on Pages of Me Podcast: Election Edition, and she spoke about more than […]
Beyond the Campaign: Cheryl Hurst on Community, Kindness, and Taking Chances
By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter For Cheryl Hurst, running for Burlington City Council in Ward 1 is a natural extension of a lifelong connection to the community she calls home. Born and raised in Burlington, Hurst briefly left […]
Let Me Introduce You to My Brother: A Series of Conversations About Inclusion and Developmental Disability, Part IV
Lesley Megarry and her brother Johnny have lived in Burlington for more than 60 years. Johnny passed away in the fall of 2025. Lesley was his advocate for 35 years of his life and continues her advocacy for developmental disability in […]
Celebrate National Forest Week with BurlingtonGreen’s TREEific Events
Sept. 10, 2026 — BurlingtonGreen BurlingtonGreen welcomes the community to celebrate the beauty, importance, and benefits of trees during National Forest Week with a series of engaging and educational events. Event lineup Tree Photo Contest – Submissions open September 21stCommunity […]
Closing the Gap: Ward 4 Candidate Olivia Duke Campaigns on Communication and Accountability
By Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Olivia Duke ran for Ward 4 councillor in 2022 because she felt residents were being underserved. She lost then to Shawna Stolte, who has decided not to seek reelection in October. This year, […]
Taxes and City Spending Among Candidate Chris Carter’s Top Issues in Ward 4
By Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Chris Carter, co-founder of Burlington Dads community group and co-host of the “Shit My Dad Taught Me” podcast, says that he is running for Ward 4 councillor because he “believes Burlington can grow […]
Adoptable Pet of the Week: Daisy
Meet Daisy, our adoptable pet of the week! Daisy is a sweet 4-year-old girl who finds life at the shelter a little scary. We don’t know how much human interaction she has experienced, so she will need a patient and understanding family […]
Beyond the Campaign: Robert Radway on Education, Volunteering, and Community Service
By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Robert Radway is hoping to bring years of experience in education, community service, and volunteering to Burlington City Council as he campaigns for Ward 1 councillor. In the most recent episode of Pages […]
RBG Releases 52 Endangered Blanding’s Turtles into Local Wetlands
By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) is celebrating a major milestone in its ongoing effort to restore one of Ontario’s most vulnerable turtle species, releasing 52 head-started Blanding’s turtles into local wetlands this year. The […]