Spring 2016 Events
Local events taking place this spring
Category: People & Events
Burlington Chamber of Commerce Announces Business Excellence Award Finalists
After months of interviews and meetings, the Burlington Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists for its 2015 Business Excellence Awards.
BOOKS: January/February 2016
New reads for January and February
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.
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School turns 125
Oakville's St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year.
Sore throats “˜bee' gone
Canadian company Beekeeper's Naturals know that beekeepers are good for more than just honey.
Artist showcase
Showcasing the artwork of Southwestern Ontario residents since 1997, the Dundas Studio Tour returns Saturday, October 4 to Sunday October 5.
ARTIST PROFILE: Dale Mark
Finding a few broken bits of earthenware was a stroke of good luck for Dale Mark. “I had volunteered to go on a dig in Burford many years ago and became fascinated with pieces of pottery that we picked up in a farmer's field,” says the Hamilton potter.
Shaw celebrates 55th season
The Shaw Festival returns for it's 55th season of drama, comedy and downright entertainment.
ARTIST PROFILE: Joanna Turlej
Artist Joanna Turlej searches for the perfect piece of paper. Collage motivates her. After years of painting with watercolours and acrylics, she attended a workshop on collage in 2014 and hasn't looked back.