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People & Events

The Burlington Art Centre is the largest interactive visual arts centre in Ontario and the seventh largest public art gallery. More

ARTIST PROFILE: Joe Sampson

Boating on the sparkling water of Honey Harbour, artist Joe Sampson reaches for his camera. “I can take up to 300 photos on a shoot and maybe a few are good enough to paint,” says Sampson. More

Calling all drama queens

Now in it's 52nd year, the Shaw Festival takes place from April 3 to October 27, running 11 different productions on four stages. More

Chelster Hall to host Couture for a Cause

The second annual Couture for a Cause by Burlington-based The Angel Project has landed local landmark Chelster Hall as the venue for this summer's event. Read More..

10th Annual Mississauga Marathon

The Mississauga Marathon is back and it's bigger and better than ever with a variety of races to suit all levels of runner. Read More..

Anise Apothecary opens in Burlington

Encourage a healthy body, inside and out, with Anise Apothecary. Newly opened in downtown Burlington, Anise offers an array of products ranging from functional foods and raw supplements to organic perfume. Read More..

SCENE & HEARD: March/April 2013

The Price is Right Live will be coming to Hamilton Place on March 22. Some of the lucky few in the audience will be brought up on stage for a chance to win a variety of prizes, from appliances to vacations and new cars. Read More..

GOODWILL: B the Hope for Haiti

At home or in Haiti, Joanna Baumgartner and her family – husband Joe and four daughters, Allie, 23, Jordana, 19, Caroline, 17 and Maya, 12 – are taking care of some of the most vulnerable babies and children in the world. Read More..

MILESTONE: Joshua Creek Furniture Celebrates 15 Years

While shopping for furniture in the late 90s, Jim Hobbs, co-owner of Joshua Creek Furniture, noticed a gap. “I could not find a single store that could appeal to me in quality or price.” Read More..

Lace-up for MS

This May, lace-up those sneakers for the annual MS Walk. The kick-off event to MS Awareness Month, the MS Walk takes place in 56 communities across Ontario, and will take place in Burlington, Milton and Oakville on May 5 and in Mississauga on May 26. Read More..

Party in White for Joseph Brant

Burlington's white-hot fashion show is back for it's 6th year, presented by the Auxiliary to Joseph Brant Hospital. Read More..

Ultimate Women's Show 2013

The Ultimate Women's Show is the ultimate girls weekend held at Hamilton's Careport Centre from Friday, May 3 to Sunday, May 5. Read More..

ARTIST PROFILE: Christie Lance-Reaume

When someone stopped Christie Lance-Reaume to ask if her bracelet was a Lovelinx, she was taken by surprise. “I was out grocery shopping and a woman said she'd been searching our website before she bumped into me,” says Lovelinx founder and creative director. “I gave her a hug – that made my day!” Lovelinx, a web-based company, puts a modern spin on traditional charm bracelets offering a variety of sterling silver bracelets and necklaces with a personal touch. Read More..

SCENE & HEARD: January/February 2013

British rock band The Who, featuring founding members Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend, will be coming to Copps Coliseum in Hamilton for a concert on February 19. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band will be performing their iconic 1973 double album Quadrophenia in its entirety. Read More..

GOODWILL: Speroway

The infamous philanthropist/industrialist John D. Rockerfeller once said, “Next to doing the right thing, the most important thing is to let people know you are doing the right thing.” One may think that bold and arrogant but it is by passing on ‘what is the right thing to do' that keeps charitable organizations such as Speroway alive and breathing. Read More..

Beyond the Books

Private schools create socially aware citizens through service learning. Read More..

17th annual Chilly Half Marathon & Frosty 5K

Time to put on your earmuffs and running shoes – the Peak Centre for Human Performance's Chilly Half Marathon and Frosty 5K are back for another year! Read More..

Pooch pack

Take the load off yourself and get a helping “hand” from man's best friend with the Outward Hound Backpack from Kyjen. Read More..

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