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 and return nutrients to the soil as […]
By Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Anything tastes sweeter when it’s locally made. Backed By Bees is a Burlington-based honey farm located on 6214 Appleby Line, amidst Burlington’s fertile rural land. Backed By Bees specializes in its original […]
By Claudette Sims, Halton Master Gardener PerennialsContinue to leave seedheads for birds, but be aware that they are not useful to our bees until they are cut. When you see your first bee flying, trim stems down to 20–60 cm […]
By Sydney Alexandra, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Co-founder of Grandmother’s Voice Jody Harbour opened the second day of the Truth With Reconciliation conference, which took place on Feb. 26 (for day one coverage, click here). Harbour spoke about the necessity […]
Feb. 28, 2025 – Conservation Halton Starting Saturday, March 1, 2025, guests are invited to join Conservation Halton to celebrate Maple Season – the Sweetest time of the year! Visit the 150-year-old sugarbush at Mountsberg’s Maple Town to see how […]
Feb. 26, 2025 – Halton District School Board The Halton District School Board is pleased to announce secondary school students Kaitlyn Hou and Jay Xu as the Board’s Student Trustees for the next school year (2025-2026). These students were the […]
By Maisha Hasan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On March 5, 2025, the YWMCA Hamilton will present their annual Women of Distinction Awards. Their prestigious event honours the women and girls who have made an impactful difference in the Hamilton and […]
By Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On March 5, the YWCA of Hamilton will host their 49th annual Women of Distinction (WOD) awards ceremony, where women from both Halton and Hamilton will be recognized for their achievements and commitment […]
By Sydney Alexandra, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Every February since 2011, tens of thousands of Canadians brave the cold winter weather to raise awareness for those experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness in the “Coldest Night of the Year” walking event. […]
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