By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The proposed data centre planned for Burlington’s south end may face fewer municipal barriers after council rejected a proposed one-year moratorium on new data centre applications on July 21. New information provided to […]
By Chloe Teixeira, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In late July, the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) announced in a news release that it is investing $7.5 million in three Burlington-based businesses. FedDev Ontario’s website explains that […]
By Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Burlington council approved a framework to guide future data centre development and rejected a proposed one-year moratorium at its July 21 meeting, which saw an unusually high level of public interest, with 16 […]
By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter More than 20 young entrepreneurs showcased their creativity, confidence, and business skills during the first Black Youth Creative Market in Halton Region, held on July 24. Hosted by Iree Pathway in partnership with […]
By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Summer patios are once again taking centre stage in Burlington, but behind the city’s newest dining initiative is a broader effort to redefine how Burlington promotes itself as a destination for visitors, businesses, […]
By Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On May 27, United Way Golden Horseshoe (UWGH) held the second annual Champions for Change Financial Services Luncheon at the Oakville Conference Centre. The event was kicked off by Mark Hamel, associate portfolio […]
By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Music, food, books, skincare, clothing, and community spirit filled the halls of Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School on May 7 as families, students, vendors, and performers gathered for the school’s third annual Afro-Caribbean […]
By Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Florence Meares Public School hosted its second Afro-Caribbean Market last week, following the inaugural event in 2023. The event was founded and organized in a volunteer capacity by Local-News.ca reporter Kezia Royer-Burkett. “The […]
By Maisha Hasan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Microsoft plans to invest $7.5 billion in Canada’s AI infrastructure over the next two years, a move announced in late 2025 that the company says will strengthen Canada’s digital sovereignty. Brock University data […]
By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Mental health and wellness have moved from the margins to the centre of workplace conversations, according to the newly released 2025 Peel Halton Employer Survey from the Peel Halton Workforce Development Group. Conducted […]
