On May 4, 2024, The Other Bird hospitality group is hosting their fourth annual Masquerade charity gala with the theme Circus, Circus, at the Art Gallery of Burlington. The event was created to both raise money for the Canadian Mental […]
The Centre for Diverse Learners (CDL), a local charity that supports and advocates for students with learning disabilities and other conditions that may challenge their school journey, has undergone a number of changes over the last two years, and now, […]
By Bob Bell LaSalle Marina is a great place to see ducks during the winter months, and if lucky you might see a Northern Pintail Duck; most winters, one or two seem to make an appearance. To me, they are […]
Gardeners rejoice: not only is it time to start thinking about what to plant, but there are also two local organizations selling plants. BurlingtonGreen is putting on its first-ever plant sale, offering packs of native plants specific to certain sun […]
Heading into a weekend that may not have the best weather (spoiler alert: rain and wind on the forecast), maybe some of Derrick Stevens’ moodier photos will inspire you to get outside anyway. There is beauty to be found in […]
By Claudette Sims, Halton Master Gardener Nature-friendly spring tasksCutting back plants or removing dead leaves is largely an aesthetic consideration — most plants don’t benefit from it. Stems or leaves will slowly decompose as the temperatures warm, or will be […]
Dementia of all kinds, including Alzheimer’s disease, is a growing concern for Canada; the Alzheimer Society notes that nearly 1 million Canadians are projected to have dementia by the year 2030. Given that nearly 25% of Burlington’s population were seniors […]
April 9, 2024 — Carpenter Hospice THE HIKE HAS ALL THE HALLMARKS OF A FUNDRAISING EVENT, BUT IT IS SOMUCH MORE. As a signature event for the hospice, the annual hike encourages families and loved ones to gather, celebrate their […]
By Bob Bell LaSalle Marina is a great place to see ducks during the winter months, including many species such as the Common Goldeneye, which have migrated south for the winter. Late in the winter, it can be very entertaining […]
Coming into this long weekend, let’s enjoy a few of Derrick Stevens’ photos of Burlington’s beautiful bridges — and if weather and time allow, please take this as your inspiration to get out and explore our city, its parks, and […]
