By Maisha Hasan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The YWCA Hamilton will present their annual Women of Distinction Awards this coming Wednesday. Their prestigious event honours the women and girls who have made an impact on the Hamilton and Halton communities. […]
By Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Escape rooms have become an international phenomenon in this century. It’s like playing a video game, but you actually get to leave the house. This is how it works: you and a […]
By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The topic of tariffs has been buzzing online ever since U.S. President Donald Trump announced that new import taxes would be imposed on Canadian goods on February 1. Though his plan is currently […]
By Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Why do we buy used books? We buy them because they are cheaper than buying new. We buy them because it’s an environmentally sustainable choice to recycle something instead of throwing it […]
By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Local Burlington entrepreneur Sarah Ernest, founder and CEO of Ernest for Good Inc., is set to release her debut book, Rethink Philanthropy: Breaking Rules, Raising Funds and Doing Good, on January 30, 2025. […]
By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter December seems to disappear in the blink of an eye, leaving many of us scrambling to find the perfect gifts for the special people in our lives. If you’re still checking names off […]
By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The holiday season is fast approaching, and if you’re looking for unique, thoughtful gifts for everyone in your life, Burlington has no shortage of great local options. Whether you’re shopping for a young […]
By Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter To reach someone within your own city, you need a working cellphone. To reach someone on the other side of the world, you need a functional laptop and a good Wi-Fi connection. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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