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People & Events

It was 1992, four days after Christmas. I had a friend from Ottawa staying with me over the holidays, and shortly after 6p.m. we decided to go down the road for a bite to eat. More

WIN a trip to the spa from West of the City!

Enter for a chance to win a $200 gift certificate to a local spa, courtesy of West of the City magazine. More

SCENE & HEARD: Entertainment

Summer starts with a bang when one of the most recognizable and popular musicians of all-time comes to Copps Coliseum for a concert in July. More

GOODWILL: Grant Rumford

Burlington family set to come home after a year of volunteering in Haiti. Read More..

ARTIST PROFILE: Garren Dakessian

When clients pop into Malibu Woodwork to check out Garren Dakessian's custom cabinetry, they're in for a surprise. Read More..

Horsey set in Halton

Prize money totaling more than $580,000 will be awarded during Halton Place’s show jumping season with the major focus on the three week Canadian Country Classic featuring two world ranked competitions. Read More..

Skin check site

La Roche-Posay has been committed for many years to sun damage prevention: partnering with more than 25,000 dermatologists throughout the world, the brand has helped educate consumers about the dangers of sun exposure. Read More..

See the Big Picture

The Big Picture Gala is one of Sheridan College’s premiere fundraising events celebrating outstanding education, people and achievement, and recognizing innovators in the arts, business, community services, and technology fields. Read More..

Waterfront Trail Leisure Company opens

Opened in April, Waterfront Trail Leisure Company Inc. (WTLC) is a dynamic, young company focused on recreational cycling, family, friends and fun. Read More..

Baby boomers be well

Owners Frank Milligan, Sean Milligan and David France opened Upwardly Mobile, a prestigious, adult oriented, private health and wellness club in March. Read More..

INTERVIEW: Jersey Boy Jeff Madden

When Frankie Valli was approached with the idea for Jersey Boys, now a smash Broadway hit, what he wanted was the true story, warts and all, documenting the history of one of the most popular singing groups of all times: The Four Seasons. Read More..

MILESTONE: Burlington Historical Society celebrates 50 years

The Burlington Historical Society (BHS) is commemorating an historical milestone of its own this year with its 50th anniversary. Read More..

The Warrior Emperor and China's Terracotta Army

This exhibition at the Royal Ontario Museum showcases one of the most significant archaeological finds of the 20th century: the 1974 discovery, in China's northern Shaanxi province, of thousands of life-sized terracotta sculptures of Chinese warriors. Read More..

Paula Gardin Releases a little rain must fall

Paula Gardin has released her much anticipated debut album a little rain must fall. Read More..

Cause for Paws

Take part in the 9th Annual Cause for Paws presented by Oakville's R-DOG Post Park Leash Free Group. Read More..

A Night At Gairloch

Join us for a lively evening of cocktails and conversation on the shores of Lake Ontario. Read More..

“Swing For Charity” Golf Tournament

Support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton at the Dan Cooper Celebrity Golf Tournament at prestigious Glen Abbey. Read More..

MILESTONE: Livingston Furs Ltd. 100th anniversary.

Fur is in the Livingston genes. With a family history in the fur trade, it seemed inevitable that one day Alan Livingston would take over Livingston Furs Ltd. Read More..