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 […]
By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter At Burlington City Hall, discussions around the future of Burlington Economic Development and Tourism (BEDT) have intensified, with councillors, staff, and BEDT board members weighing in on whether the organization should remain an […]
Medpoint Healthcare, a leading provider of executive health services in Ontario, is expanding its operations into Burlington — and for founder Alex Hanham, the move is as personal as it is professional. “Burlington is my hometown,” Hanham shared. “I went […]
By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter This fall, Burlington’s hub for innovation and entrepreneurship is turning a new page. TechPlace, a resource centre dedicated to supporting startups and scaling companies, will relocate to the Robert Bateman Community Centre at […]
This summer, we made it our mission to explore Burlington’s dessert hangouts and share the ones that truly spread the summer magic, even as we enter the fall. We all know about the popular downtown Lakeshore hits, but these lesser-known […]
By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Shoppers at Burlington Centre witnessed a silent and unusual demonstration earlier today as a group of individuals walked through the mall in protest against Indigo Books. Moving in a straight line to the […]
