By Kezia Royer-Burkett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On November 13–14, 2024, The Meeting House in Oakville will host a pivotal gathering, entitled “Truth with Reconciliation: A Healing Framework.” This two-day conference, organized by local non-profit Grandmother’s Voice, reflects over a […]
I have written a book entitled A Hero’s Journey: Beyond Little Norway and Olympia Sports Camp. The basic premise of the book is that we are all heroes of our own journey. I am now taking the lessons of “a […]
Local-news.ca is thrilled to present part four of Mia Greene’s serial novel, titled Party of Misfits. In a nod to the literary traditions of the Victorian era, where renowned authors like Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins captivated readers with serialized […]
Burlington’s Got Talent Welcome to the first article of Local-News Burlington’s newest column, “Burlington’s Got Talent.” In this column, we will be featuring a multitude of talents and creative projects from different people all across Burlington. If you are a […]
By Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter From a young age, Kimberly Calderbank has always been a volunteer. During high school, Calderbank was a member of a youth group that organized soup kitchens and food drives, as well as volunteering […]
By Maisha Hasan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A driving question that we face every day when scrolling through the many tragedies our communities deal with is “What can I do to help?”, often swiftly replaced by the bleak conclusion, “I […]
Local-news.ca is thrilled to present part four of Mia Greene’s serial novel, titled Party of Misfits. In a nod to the literary traditions of the Victorian era, where renowned authors like Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins captivated readers with serialized […]
Essay by Keshav Mishra, published here courtesy of the Halton Black History Awareness Society This week, Local-news.ca presents the third winning essay from the Halton Black History Awareness Society’s 2024 essay contest for Halton secondary students, “Local Lens: Multiculturalism — […]
By Arham Saeed The rise of social media in the 21st century has significantly impacted numerous sectors, particularly those that are heavily influenced by appearance. The beauty industry instantly comes to mind, but fitness and athletics is another fascinating case […]
By Arham Saeed A decade ago, spotting an electric car on the roads would be a rare sight, but electric cars are now seen much more frequently. Indeed, there was a 60% increase in electric cars from 2021 to 2022, […]
