Burlington Data Centre Proposal Advances as Hydro Details Address Key Concerns
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 […]
FedDev Ontario Invests $7.5M in Three Burlington Businesses
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 […]
400 HDSB Students Need Help This Back-to-School Season
August 6, 2026 — Halton Learning Foundation The Halton Learning Foundation (HLF) has launched its 2026 Back to School campaign, calling on the Halton community to help provide emergency support to 400 students in need, including food, school supplies, and […]
Free Sports Equipment Lockers Coming to Burlington Parks
August 4, 2026 — City of Burlington Getting active in Burlington is becoming easier than ever. The City of Burlington has partnered with Equip Sport to install 20 free sport equipment lockers in parks and public spaces across the city […]
Hadestown: The Musical Brings a Broadway Favourite to Burlington Cinemas
By Emily R. Zarevich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter “Waaaaaaay down, Hadestown! Way down under the ground!” On Friday, July 31, 2026, the people of Burlington streamed into SilverCity Burlington Cinemas for a special movie-going experience. Some had roses pinned to […]
Winning Writers Share Stories Behind Burlington Public Library Contest Entries
By Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter This spring, the Burlington Public Library (BPL) accepted submissions for its annual Write Here, Write Now creative writing contest, with winners announced in July. The theme of this year’s contest was “Beyond the […]
Burlington’s Myriad Ensemble Heads to World Choir Games in Sweden
By Maisha Hasan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A group of talented women competing at an international singing competition isn’t just the plot of Pitch Perfect — it is a reality for Myriad Ensemble, the Burlington-based upper-register voice choir, which earned […]
What’s Up? Aldershot Seniors Community July 29 Update
By Connie Price, Partnering Aldershot Seniors Committee Chair
Adoptable Pet of the Week: Paul
We are pleased to introduce Paul, our adoptable pet of the week! Paul is a handsome 1½-year-old tabby with beautiful markings and a gentle nature. He is looking for a calm, quiet home where he can settle in at his […]