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May 22nd, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON
The Touch-a-Truck event scheduled for Saturday, May 23 is cancelled due to the forecasted weather conditions. We appreciate everyone’s understanding as we prioritize the safety, comfort and overall experience of event participants.  The event was cancelled by the city. 
May 20th, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON
It’s on! The parade that was the start of the now-defunct Sound of Music event will take place on June 20th at 10:00 am.
Set along the city’s waterfront, the festival will come alive as a vibrant, multi-stage experience featuring nationally celebrated Canadian artists, emerging performers, local artisans, an extensive selection of food trucks, and engaging family-friendly programming. Lakeshore is poised to become one of Ontario’s premier outdoor music and cultural events for years to come. Local bands, including the Burlington Teen Tour Band and Burlington Junior Redcoats, Top Hat Marching Orchestra, Halton Region Police Service Board Pipes and Drum Band, Crash Rhythm will be featured, along with entries from community organizations. The parade route will begin near Central Arena on Caroline Street at Drury Lane and continue to Brant Street, ending at Baldwin Street.  Burlington Teen Tour Band The Burlington Teen Tour Band Boosters will be collecting non-perishable food items and donations for the Burlington Food Bank along the route. Organized by MRG Live, the festival runs June 20–21, 2026, and will feature more than 30 local and Canadian artists, highlighted by headlining performances from Walk Off the Earth, The Trews, Katie Tupper and The Dirty Nil across a dynamic weekend of live music and arts programming. The festival is free to attend, with optional paid VIP experiences available. Having a summer music festival began to look a little iffy when city staff came to the conclusion that the Sound of Music team was not going to be able to hold the event. Most members of Council wanted something to take place and set aside a large sum of money for whoever would put on a festival. MRG Live came out of nowhere with a proposal city staff were stunned with. They moved mountains to make it happen. Now the public gets to see what MRG is capable of doing. They decided to start with a two-day event (they have a multi-year contract with the city) and decide if they can grow it to become what the Sound of Music used to be.
May 18th, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON There are probably hundreds, if not thousands of people who don’t fully understand what the holiday we are celebrating this weekend is all about. Alan Harrington tells you why it matters Victoria Day is the time when we remember the birthday of a Queen who ruled the most powerful country in the world about 200 years ago. Is there anything in town that relates to her? There is actually: an old green fountain at the City Hall on the corner of Brant and Ontario Streets honours her son, who went on to succeed her as King Edward VII. Edward VII became King when his mother Queen Victoria died in 1901, and King Edward VII ruled from 1901 to 1910.  The fountain was manufactured in Hamilton and originally had a horse trough. And the glass ball on top was larger than the one today. The fountain, likely the oldest piece of public art in the city is highlighted in the Burlington Historical Society digital collection and is an important stop on the annual Downtown Heritage Walks conducted during Burlington Heritage Month in February. The King Edward VII fountain was dedicated 108 years ago, on 2 May 1912 by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Sir John Gibson.  In the left background is the south elevation of the Trader’s Bank, Brant Street. The carriage on the left conveyed his honour Lieut.-Governor Sir John Gibson, who unveiled the fountain, and Reeve M. C. Smith. The Sons of England float, on the right, carried, clockwise from the centre front: John Bull (represented by Sam Oakes); British soldier (Alf Matthews); Canadian soldier (Charles Rump); Britannia (Jennie Dearing); Miss Canada (Ida Ladle); and Sons of England representative (W. Metcalfe). The parade and dedication ceremony drew people from far and wide. Those parades were major events in those days. The fountain was originally located at the foot of Brant Street and Water Street (now Lakeshore) next to what today is the Lakeshore Coffee House. The Hamilton Spectator reported 4,000 people witnessing the unveiling on the 2nd anniversary of Edward VII’s death.  The fountain was tucked in between what was then a Royal Bank and the Roxy movie Theatre where there were often long line ups to watch a movie. The fountain was later moved to Spencer Smith park. The fountain, manufactured in Hamilton, originally had a water trough for horses. The glass ball on top was larger than the one today.  The fountain after its first restoration with the water troughs in place. The fountain spent a considerable amount of time in storage until it was restored by the Optimist Club of Burlington and relocated to City Hall for the Queen’s Silver Jubilee in 1977 Time once again eroded the features of the fountain. After some encouragement from local concerned citizens, the city agreed the fountain needed work.
The four Lion Heads at each corner (for the corners of the earth) match the four lion heads under the City Hall clock. Great Britain was once the most powerful country on earth – it stretched to the four corners of the earth. As for the man the fountain was created to honour: Edward (Prince Albert) known as Bertie, was in the Golden Horseshoe in 1860 when he visited Toronto and Niagara Falls. He never did get to Burlington.  Taken away to be restored. The fountain may be small but it stands its ground. It is the oldest public object still on display in the City of Burlington and has been there as our small town has grown to a great city. But time and weather are hard on such treasures.
May 13th, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON
The Joseph Brant Museum eat make share speaker series, featuring acclaimed Canadian cookbook authors. Each month, a new speaker will discuss their publication and how their family’s cultural background has influenced their culinary journey. Attendees will also enjoy a recipe demonstration and have the opportunity to view the special exhibit eat make share: a taste of immigration from the Canadian Museums of Immigration at Pier 21. Featured titles will also be available for purchase directly from the author and in the Museum’s gift shop. Ticket includes admission to Joseph Brant Museum, speaker presentation (7pm), and light refreshments. The Museum will open 1-hour prior to the presentation at 6pm for those who wish to view the special exhibit eat make share: a taste of immigration. This event is recommended for ages 12+. May 26, 2026 | My Cypriot Table by Irene Matys
Born in Cyprus, Irene immigrated to Canada in 1976 as a refugee, bringing with her a deep rooted connection to food, family, and tradition. Her culinary journey began early, spending much of her childhood in her parents’ restaurant, Ciccio’s Pizza, which they purchased in Sarnia in 1980. Alongside this experience, it was her mama, her yiayia ( grandmother), and the family garden that truly nurtured her love of cooking, instilling in her the importance of fresh, seasonal ingredients and the joy of sharing meals. A committed advocate for community-focused food education, Irene designs culinary experiences that celebrate sustainability, cultural heritage, and connection. Tickets: HERE
April 30th, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON
 June 2017, the Burlington Teen Tour Band marched into the Performing Arts Centre, making it their Official Home. It was a near sold-out audience watching the Burlington Teen Tour Band perform at the FirstOntario Concert Hall (Hamilton Place) last night for the first time since the Burlington Performing Arts Centre opened in 2011. The Burlington Teen Tour Band (BTTB) drumline won first place in the Premier Class at the 2026 Canadian Drumline Association (CDA) Guelph Ontario Regional on April 10, 2026″ The photograph at the right is of the Teen Tour Band entering the Performing Arts Centre when it was made their official home. The Teen Tour Band is the only one in Canada that is supported by the city financially. It also has a strong Alumni Association  Some colour was added to the evening which included a number of superb solo performances
 The Junior Redcoats show the audience what the Band is going to look like in the future.
 For the closing number, “Celebration” by Kool & The Gang, the band surrounded the audience.
March 23, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON
 These are the bookmarks you can pick up at any one of the library branches The 2026 Burlington Library Bookmark competition was a huge success. The individual winners:
Here are the stats: Bookmark submissions: 0-5 = 45 submissions; 6-8 = 221 submissions; 9-12 = 198 submissions; 13-17 = 11 submissions; 18+ = 59 submissions 534 total submissions Total votes received: 3,101
March 20th, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON
 Moved and completely refurbished the Freeman station now had a padlock on the door. If you had planned on visiting Freeman Station on Fairview Street, next to the Fire Station, you would have found the doors locked. The place hasn’t been open to the public for more than a year. The Gazette understood that the administration of the station was in the hands of Museums Burlington. In an interview with Kimberly Watson, Director of Museums Burlington, we learn that was not the case. Decision related to Freeman Station were now in the hands of the city – and the city doesn’t appear to have any plans. All the city is doing at this point in time is checking to see that no damage has been done to the property. The only news in more than a year was the cock-a-mammy idea Ward 5 Councillor Paul Sharman has to move the station from its present location to Ireland Farm on Guelph Line. It was clear that Sharman had never visited the site; had he done so he would have been aware of the diorama created in the basement, paid for by a Teachers Association. They might want to know what was being done with their very generous donation.  Jane McKenna was a Progressive Conservative member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 2011 to 2014 and again from 2018 to 2022, on hand for a photo op at a Freeman Station event. Allan Harrington did a nice piece on just how stupid the Sharman suggestion was – link below on that article. The men (and a few women) who put in thousands of hours and raised thousands of dollars to completely refurbish the Station are ticked at the way the city is treating the gift those people gave the city. Council members and other ‘dignitaries were quick to show up when there was a photo op. Related news story: Moving Freeman Station to Ireland Farm
March 18th, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON
April is all about celebrating our natural world at the library! Discover programs that help you grow, mend, fix, swap, and rethink the way we use the things around us. From seed-starting to repair tips, creative reuse to mindful living, you’ll find plenty of ways to learn, share skills, and care for Planet Earth—together.
This Earth Month, our branch displays offer staff-curated book bundles that bring older favourites back into the spotlight. Start with a bundle or two, then keep browsing—there’s always more to rediscover on our shelves. While you’re here, look for two Earth Month extras: our Craft Supply Drive (April 1–30) and free Government of Canada biodiversity booklets for kids, available while supplies last. Come see what’s taking root at your library! Link to all the event offerings
March 14th, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON The Creative Community Hive is hosting a free drop- in open art studio at the Orchard Community Hub ,2400 Sutton Drive, Burlington . We are a creative arts platform in Burlington offering a variety of FREE programs for older adults.
Chilax – was a new word for me. Chill and relax.
March 14th, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON
NEW ONLINE MODEL REGISTRATION IS OPEN  Examples of past model entries. Organized in conjunction with the IPMS Hamilton Modellers Club, HeritageCon is widely regarded as Canada’s greatest plastic scale model contest and sale. It’s not just a contest — it’s a full-day celebration of craftsmanship, aviation history,
Time: 9 am to 5 pm Admission: Admission Tickets and Model Registration will not be available at the door. Adult (age 18+) $20.00 Model Contest Registration – upon purchasing your Model Contest Registration, you will receive an email with instructions and a link to add your model(s). Model Contest Registration closes on March 28 at 11:59 pm. Free admission for museum members and children 5 & under. Complimentary passes are not valid for this special event. No exchanges or refunds. Registration and Tickets HERE
March 11, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON
Tweet Tweet! is a 30-minute contemporary circus performance experience for our youngest audience, aged 0-5 years and their caregivers. The show takes place on a magical tree apparatus. The performers move from the nests, up into the aerial tree canopy, through the rope tree trunk, and on the floor. There is a large forest floor carpet that lies beneath the tree branches for the audience to sit and lie on. Tweet Tweet! is the story of a magical tree and two young birds that discover each other, play, and learn to fly in its branches.  Contemporary circus performance experience for our youngest audience, aged 0-5 years. Dates & TimesThu, Mar 19, 2026 | 10am + 12pm + 2pm VenueCommunity Studio Theatre
March 11th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON The Performing Arts Centre has put together programming for the Spring Break (Monday, March 16 to Friday, March 20) Curious George will be on the stage.
All-you-can-eat meatball day came just once a year. George had been waiting all month for that day, a day almost bigger than his birthday! On Meatball Day, George helped his friend, Chef Pisghetti, cook some delicious meatballs and serve them to the hungry crowd. But this year, the crowd had vanished! Something was keeping people away… something pretty big. And that something was Phinneas T. Lightspeed and his speedy Meatballs-o-Matic machine. In despair, Chef Pisghetti vows to cook no more. Determined to help his friend, George goes on a mission to enter the Chef’s meatballs in the world-famous Golden Meatball Contest in Rome. Audience: Pre-K – 3rd grade; ages 4-9 Tickets HERE
March 10th, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON This article has been revised The National Theatre School DramaFest formerly known as the Sears Drama Festival, has been running for 80 years as of 2026. Founded in 1946, it is a long-standing Ontario-based youth theatre festival that has been presented by the National Theatre School of Canada since 2017 Thousands of careers started on those stages.  Zainab Majid, Michelle Stern, August Frade Two Burlington High Schools will take part in the Western Regional Showcase at the Gravenhurst Opera House, the week of April 20, 2026. From March 4th to March 7th Students from Halton High Schools competed in the first round of performances. The following schools participated. Nelson High School, Disconnected M.M. Robinson High School, No Cause for Concern Milton District High School, Rory and Sonny White Oaks Secondary School, Still Perfectly Fine St. Ignatius of Loyola Secondary School, How to Get Away with a Murder Mystery T.A. Blakelock High School, 20 Neo-Futurist Plays from Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind Assumption Catholic Secondary School, Fortress Burlington Central High School, The 146 Point Flame McLachlan College, You’re Only Craig Kielburger Secondary School, Crime and E-punishment Advancing to Regionals (Outstanding Production Winners)  Cast and crew of the Nelson High School students who produced Disconnected They will go on to the South Regional Showcase in Hamilton in April. These three outstanding production winners, two from Burlington, advance to the Western Regional Showcase
The winners of the Ontario competition will compete nationally with schools from three other provinces.
March 8th, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON
Sunday, March 15, 1:00pm – 2:00pm Central Library Centennial HallAdmission is free–
March 6th, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON
The Burlington Art Gallery is looking for a number of new Directors.
Who We’re Looking For Legal & Regulatory Oversight. Strong understanding of governance, statutory compliance, and enterprise risk management within the not-for-profit sector. Capacity to provide disciplined oversight during organizational change and public scrutiny, including fiduciary duties, regulatory obligations, policy development, and risk mitigation. Ability to ensure transparency, accountability, and reputational integrity as the organization navigates critical transitions. Financial Stewardship Expertise in accounting, audit, financial strategy, capital planning, or fundraising oversight. Technical fluency to actively contribute on the Finance & Audit Committee with oversight of budgeting, financial reporting, internal controls, and risk management. Confidence to guide sound fiscal decision-making during periods of strategic growth and resource development. Governance & Board Leadership Demonstrated board experience with sound, independent judgment and commitment to best-practice governance standards. Readiness and capacity to serve in senior-level roles (Committee Chair, Board Officer) as part of succession planning. Ability to strengthen board effectiveness and provide strategic leadership during organizational evolution and renewal. At this time, we are seeking candidates with proven expertise in one or more of the following specific areas: Community Catalysis & Ambassadorship Established community networks and demonstrated fundraising capacity to serve as visible advocate for arts and culture across civic, philanthropic, and business sectors. Ability to open doors, build strategic partnerships, strengthen stakeholder confidence, and amplify organizational value during growth and transformation. Capacity to act as connector and catalyst—enhancing reputation and supporting sustainable resource development What You’ll Do Shape a lasting legacy. Attend monthly Board meetings. Participate actively in at least one Board Committee Support signature AGB events and initiatives Uphold the highest standards of integrity and stewardship Make a Meaningful Impact Serving on the AGB Board is more than a volunteer role—it’s an opportunity to shape the cultural future of Burlington at a defining moment in the gallery’s evolution. Guide decisions that safeguard long-term sustainability, strengthen governance, build financial resilience, and protect public trust for generations to come. Connect community to culture. Act as an ambassador and catalyst, opening doors, building partnerships, and deepening civic pride through cultural stewardship. Expand your influence. Collaborate alongside experienced community and sector leaders, enhancing your professional network while applying your expertise at the governance level. Drive real impact. See your strategic contributions directly benefit artists, audiences, and the cultural vitality of our region. Directors serve three-year terms (renewable up to three consecutive terms) and: Comprehensive orientation and ongoing governance training are provided to set you up for success. Your Commitment: If you’re ready to apply your leadership at the governance level and play a defining role in Burlington’s cultural future, we want to hear from you. Join Us: Submit your cover letter and CV to board@agb.life by March 31, 2026. Application Deadline: March 31, 2026 Information Session (in-person at the AGB): April 7, 2026 Interviews: Late April – Early May Board Approval: Late May Annual General Meeting: June 18, 2026 For inquiries: board@agb.life
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The Art Gallery of Burlington is a vibrant cultural hub dedicated to fostering meaningful connections through the exploration of contemporary art and craft. Located in the heart of Burlington, we are a dynamic space where creativity, community, and culture converge. At the Art Gallery of Burlington, we pride ourselves on delivering thought-provoking exhibitions and engaging public programs. Our gallery is home to an impressive collection of contemporary Canadian ceramics, which serves as a cornerstone for our exhibitions and educational initiatives. By exploring the intersection of contemporary art and craft, we offer a unique perspective that challenges traditional boundaries and encourages new ways of thinking and creating. We are guided by core beliefs, each ensuring our relevance: Innovation: We believe in innovation and the role that experimentation, curiosity, creativity and enjoyment play in pushing boundaries and exploring new ground. Partnership We foster community building, collaboration and outreach through open dialogue and active listening, and encourage active participation and view all who engage with us as part of our story and experience. Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Excellence We pride ourselves on professionalism, artistic excellence, and meaningful social impact. We respect individuals from all backgrounds and identities, with diverse life experiences, and acknowledge our connectedness, commonalities and shared humanity.
For detailed information about the AGB please visit our website: agb.life. Integrity We recognize that transparency and careful stewardship of resources are essential to our operations and that fostering a culture of connection and belonging in our workforce and board drives our business success and shared fiscal responsibility, creating resilience and demonstrating accountability. The Art Gallery of Burlington is a vibrant cultural hub dedicated to fostering meaningful connections through the exploration of contemporary art and craft. Located in the heart of Burlington, we are a dynamic space where creativity, community, and culture converge. At the Art Gallery of Burlington, we pride ourselves on delivering thought-provoking exhibitions and engaging public programs. Our gallery is home to an impressive collection of contemporary Canadian ceramics, which serves as a cornerstone for our exhibitions and educational initiatives. By exploring the intersection of contemporary art and craft, we offer a unique perspective that challenges traditional boundaries and encourages new ways of thinking and creating. We are guided by core beliefs, each ensuring our relevance:
February 26th, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON  Ontario Science Centre – closed down based on reports of roof problems. Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming (MTCG) have awarded a fixed price contract of $1.04 billion to Ontario Science Partners to design, build, finance and maintain a new state-of-the-art Ontario Science Centre facility.  Rendering: Linked to the Cinesphere The new Ontario Science Centre will be located on the mainland at Ontario Place and will include the preservation of the historic Cinesphere and Pod complex. First question: Who are the Ontario Science Partners ?
The new Ontario Science Centre is being delivered using a Design Build Finance Maintain (DBFM) model. Key benefits of a DBFM model include risk transfer to the private sector over the life of the project agreement, greater cost and schedule certainty, greater potential for design and construction efficiencies, as well as innovation and higher maintenance quality encouraged through performance-based service payments over the 30-year term. Based on precedent experience, a DBFM procurement model typically has delivered value for money savings in the range of 15% to 22% compared to undertaking the same projects using traditional delivery models.  Rendering of the proposed new Science Centre
February 26th, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON
The sweetest time of year returns starting on February 28, 2026, as Maple Season kicks off at Conservation Halton’s parks. Running on weekends, holidays, and March Break until April 5, 2026, this cherished tradition invites guests to experience the transformation of maple tree sap into syrup at Mountsberg’s Maple Town and explore the Indigenous origins of maple sugaring at Crawford Lake Conservation Area.  Natures gift
In the sugar bush at Mountsberg’s Maple Town, visitors can watch sap transform into syrup in the evaporator, warm up by a fireside lounge, or help their kids become ‘certified’ Sugar Rangers through fun challenges. Sweet samples of maple sugar and fresh syrup await, along with syrup drizzled pancakes at the Pancake Pavilion and maple treats available at the Country Store and Discovery Centre Gift Shop. New this year, Maple Town extends beyond daylight hours with Syrup & Starlight, an exclusive two-night evening experience on March 7 and 28. Guests can enjoy a moonlit wagon ride, an exclusive tour of the Sugar Bush, an Indigenous food tasting, live fiddle music, and more. This limited-capacity event offers a magical new way to experience Maple Season after dark.  A couple of sausages on the side would make this a perfect meal. Guests looking to enhance their visit can add a wagon ride or a maple sugar making workshop to their visit, or Talons & Tailfeathers for an up-close encounter with Mountsberg’s resident birds of prey. Maple Town visitors will learn about the history of sugar making from its Indigenous origins and early iron kettles to modern techniques, and about how Conservation Halton staff steward the sugar bush today. At Crawford Lake Conservation Area, Sweet Water Season highlights the rich Indigenous heritage of maple sugaring. Guests can visit the Spirit of the Lake exhibit featuring works by Indigenous artists and an interactive holographic experience, then step back in time at the reconstructed 15th-century Longhouse Village, when maple sugaring marked the first harvest of the year. Sweet Water Talks run throughout the day, inviting visitors to gather in the Longhouse Village and learn about how maple sugar was traditionally prepared in this part of Ontario. Guided tastings offer the chance to compare the unique colours and flavours of maple and birch syrups. “Maple Season is a cherished tradition for so many families, and we’re always looking for new ways to deepen the experience,” said Brenna Bartley, Education and Outreach Manager at Conservation Halton. “This year, we’re especially excited to introduce Syrup & Starlight, inviting guests to enjoy the magic of Maple Season after hours—combining the warmth of maple traditions with the beauty of the night sky will be a special experience!” For tickets, pricing, and details about Maple Season, visit conservationhalton.ca/mapleseason.
QUICK FACTS
Conservation Halton is the community-based environmental agency that protects, restores and manages the natural resources in its watershed. The organization has staff that includes ecologists, land use planners, engineers, foresters and educators, along with a network of volunteers, who are guided by a Board of Directors comprised of municipally elected and appointed citizens. Conservation Halton is recognized for its stewardship of creeks, forests and Niagara Escarpment lands through science-based programs and services. Learn more at conservationhalton.ca.
February 26th, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON
Saturday, February 28thth – 7:30 pm Forged in a cauldron of raging, inspiring contemporary jazz, the Jeremy Ledbetter Trio pushes the boundaries of the genre, providing an undiluted display of rampaging energy. Audiences must exercise caution. People who see this band are rarely the same again. If the Jeremy Ledbetter Trio were an inanimate object, it would be a runaway train.
On piano, Jeremy exudes nonstop energy alongside Grammy-nominated drummer Marito Marques and renowned electric bassist Rich Brown. Together, these three world-class musicians deliver up-tempo, genre-bending music unlike anything you’ve heard before.
February 19th, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON
Included in the list of items that would be discussed in a CLOSED session was:
Direct the Commissioner of Community Services to proceed in accordance with instructions given during closed session discussions. What does all this mean? First Council does not want to be all that transparent on just what is happening with the Lakeshore Music and Arts Festival (LM&AF) The organization does have a three-year contract with the City and they are working through the details for an event that takes place June 20th and 21st; a little more than three months away. It is a bit of a scramble for LM&MF. The organization has tremendous depth and a lot of experience. Nevertheless, they have had to go back to Council on something, and Council doesn’t want you to know all that much. No word from the City on jyst where things stand on a Festival parade. The Mayor wants it, LM&AF don’t want to be part of it, at least not this first year. No money in a parade. Councillor Sharman had the best idea – have the Teen Tour Band march along the Promenad to open the Festival. The Mayor and several of the Council members are hoping a community group comes forward and volunteers to host the event. The City has some cash, (Mayor makes mention of $50,000),they are prepared to give a community group that decides to host the parade.  The Burlington Teen Tour Band marching along the Spencer Smith Park Promenade
February 18th, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON
Greek mythology may not sound all that interesting – it can be. Greek mythology is essential because it provides a foundational framework for Western art, literature, and language, influencing everything from the names of planets to modern branding (e.g., Venus/Aphrodite, Medusa logo Versace). It serves as a, timeless tool for understanding human psychology, morality, and societal structures, while offering enduring,, relatable stories about the human experience. Natalie Haynes wrote No Friend to This House, a bold retelling of the myth of Jason and his Argonauts who set sail to find the Golden Fleece.
Spend an illuminating afternoon with acclaimed novelist and classicist Natalie Haynes as she discusses her new book.  Jason was best known, however, as the captain of the Argo, the ship in which the heroic Argonauts sailed to Colchis to steal the Golden Fleece. The journey is filled with danger for Jason and everyone he meets, and if he ever reaches the distant land he seeks, he faces almost certain death. Medea—priestess, witch, and daughter of a brutal king—has the power to save the life of a stranger. Will she betray her family and her home, and what will she demand in return? Medea and Jason seize their one chance at a life together, but their love is steeped in vengeance, and no one—not even those closest to them—will be safe. A Different Drummer Books will be on site with books for sale and signing after the talk. Register for this event: About the AuthorNatalie Haynes is the author of eight books, including the NYTimes nonfiction bestseller Pandora’s Jar, and the novels Stone Blind and A Thousand Ships, the latter of which was a national bestseller and short-listed for the 2020 Women’s Prize for Fiction. Haynes has written for the Times, the Independent, The Guardian, and the Observer. She lives in London, UK.
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By Pepper Parr
That will mark the opening of the Lakeshore Music & Arts Festival, a free, two-day outdoor celebration taking place June 20–21, 2026, at Burlington’s Spencer Smith Park.
And so, it has been carefully removed and taken to the repair shop.
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Irene Matys is a World Gourmand Award winning and Globe and Mail bestselling cookbook author, television food expert, and farm-to-table advocate. She is the author of My Cypriot Table: Mediterranean Recipes for Gathering, Sharing, and Savouring, a celebrated debut cookbook featuring over 100 vibrant recipes inspired by her Greek Cypriot heritage and Canada’s seasonal bounty.
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Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
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Natalie Haynes, renowned for her highly varied and accomplished career as journalist, critic, comedian, broadcaster, historian and novelist, will be at the Different Drummer bookstore on March 15th to talk about her book:
The AGB is currently undergoing a transformative period aimed at enhancing the experience for a diverse audience, creating a welcoming space for inspiration and engagement with art. Our strategic plan, which underpins our Mission, includes a multi-year initiative to modernize our facilities, allowing us to better serve our visitors and maintain our status as a significant cultural destination with-in the broader community.
Providing confidential advice regarding the Lakeshore Music & Arts Festival. The outcome:
What is the Golden Fleece and just who is Jason and his Argonauts ? Most people will think you are talking about the football team the Toronto Argonauts