The Fossmobile – A Canadian story that needed to be retold
byIf I were to ask you who invented Canada’s first successful automobile with an internal combustion, who would you say? If you answered Henry…
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Capturing the Light
byA sunrise. It’s nothing new yet we are always amazed whenever we get the chance to see one. For a photographer, capturing the moment…
Tap to Donate to the Kettles
byNovember 18th marked The Salvation Army’s 2021 Burlington Christmas Kettle kickoff, launched at Mapleview Centre. “We are so thankful that Mayor Marianne Meed Ward…
Bike Night Socials
byCharity Bike Nights were held every second Wednesday from May through October at Uptown Social House on Walkers Line. Organized by Sue Stitch, these…
Hazel: 100 years of Memories
byHazel: 100 years of Memories, an exhibit documenting the ground-breaking life of former Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion opened on October 26th on the lower level…
The World Famous Snowbirds at the Canadian International Air Show
byThe world-famous Snowbirds performed at the Canadian International Air Show on September 4th and 5th to captivating crowds. Captain Steven Sparks from Hamilton and…
Seeing the Invisible
byUnprecedented Augmented Reality Exhibition to Premiere at Royal Botanical Gardens in September 2021 as One of 12 Participating Gardens Across Six Countries Featuring AR…
From Birding Enthusiast to Butterfly Enthusiast
byDuring the pandemic, bird watching became a hobby, especially with the Cornell Lab Merlin app on my phone. During many social distanced walks looking…
Animal Attraction
byArtist, David Cox has always enjoyed drawing and painting, especially animals. His oil paintings of dogs and cats has been a revelation of sorts…
Once upon a time in Burlington
byNICOLA THOMSON, after three years in Burlington, is somewhat of a local history buff. Her unique hobby, unhindered by the pandemic, is a daily…
‘Bushyhead’ – A new book from Peta-Gaye Nash
byWe recently sat down with award-winning author, Peta-Gaye Nash to discuss family, writing and her latest story, Bushyhead, available on Amazon. Congratulations on…
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Lil Heroes!
byLil Heroes is on a mission to spread the powers of hope, humour and kindness. Over the past year, seeing the world turned upside…
Giving Back from Behind the Lens
byTHE FRONT STEPS PROJECT (#thefrontstepsproject) was born in March 2020 when friends Kristen Collins and Cara Soulia kicked off a local fundraiser to unite…
Splendour at the Burlington Performing Art Centre
byThe 4th Annual Festival of Trees adorned the lobby of Burlington Performing Arts Centre during most of December. Ten artificial trees, generously donated by…
Giving Every Child an Awesome Christmas
byThe Cougars junior A hockey team united with three other Burlington organizations, with the common goal of granting local children an awesome Christmas. Sharing…
Flour Child Bakery Q&A
by~Maria Thornton, Owner & Operator, Flour Child Bakery Where did your love of baking come from? My Mom! She is the best home baker….
The Front Steps Project
byWhat started out as a simple idea to photograph neighbours from their front steps has quickly turned into a global movement that has brought…
Burlington Launches TelePALS Program
byBurlington to launch TelePALS, a social phone service for adults on May 1 On May 1, the City of Burlington launched TelePALS, a free…
How to Support Small Businesses in these Uncertain Times
byThousands of businesses across Canada are feeling the financial strain of the coronavirus after closing their doors to uphold social distancing practices. For small…
Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way!
byMeet 10-year-old animal ambassador, Will Finch. At the age of 7, Will’s dreams of having a dog came true when his family brought home…
Ways to Maintain Physical & Mental Fitness during Isolation
byThe COVID-19 pandemic has impacted us all. For most of us, our schedules are all out of sorts and we don’t have access to…