Several Chipmunks expected to arrive at the War Plane at the end of August

By Gazette Staff

July 18th, 2026

BURLINGTON, ON

 

Come out on August 29 to experience the excitement of our Warbird Fly-In!

DHC-1 Chipmunk, designed as a primary trainer.

We are expecting a variety of restored vintage military aircraft and will also be highlighting the 80th Anniversary of the first flight of the de Havilland Canada Chipmunk. Several Chipmunks are expected to attend.

Please note that a fly-in is NOT an air show.

Visiting aircraft will arrive and depart throughout the day.

While parked, visitors will get the opportunity to view these aircraft up close.

The Chipmunk was the first postwar aviation project conducted by De Havilland Canada. It was introduced into operational service that same year. The DHC-1 Chipmunk, designed as a primary trainer,is an all-metal, low-wing, tandem two-place, single-engined airplane with a conventional landing gear, powered by a De Havilland Gipsy Major engine. De Havilland built 217 in Canada. It was also produced under licence by De Havilland in the UK, which produced 1,000, and by OGMA in Portugal, which built an additional 66.

The Chipmunk served with the RCAF, the Royal Air Force (RAF), and at least twelve other air forces. After being largely phased out by the RAF and RCAF in the 1950s and 1960s, surplus Chipmunks achieved widespread popularity for civil sport flying, competition aerobatics, and even glider towing.

EXPECTED FLY-IN AIRCRAFT*: de Havilland Canada Chipmunk x 8, Timmermans Legends of Flight (Supermarine Spitfire, North American P-51 Mustang, and Hawker Sea Fury), Fleet Finch, Fairchild Cornell, Westland Lysander, Great War Flying Museum (Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter, Fokker DR1 Triplane, and Nieuport 28), Bucker Jungmann, BAC Jet Provost, Canadair T-33 Silver Star, North American Harvard, North American T-28 Trojan.(Updated May 22/26).

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So you think you can't Dance: The Fotnotes want to show you that you can

 

By Gazette Staff

July 17th, 2026

BURLINGTON, ON

 

The Burlington Footnotes held their final Gotta SING, Gotta DANCE! performance in the Spring. The group had concluded that times were changing and if they were to continue as a robust, active organization they have been or several decades, they too would have to change.

The Footnotes received a Burlington Arts and Culture Grant for their upcoming project “So You Think You Can’t Dance?”  We are in the process of having people register for several upcoming workshops said Susan Pritchard.

“We are reaching out to people who feel that dance is not for them because of real or perceived barriers.  These can include mobility issues, chronic illnesses, and financial concerns.

There is a Jazz Workshop on Wednesday, Sept 16 at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre and a Chair Tap Workshop  (2 classes for 2 levels) on Sunday, Sept 27 at Brant Hills Community Centre.

These are free to the public; registration is required and space is limited.

How the Footnotes got to where they are

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Heavy rain brought the FIFA event to a standstill at Spencer Smith Park yesterday

By Pepper Parr

July 10th, 2026

BURLINGTON, ON

 

The FIFA event at Spencer Smith Park on Tuesday started out well enough.

A few clouds and a bit of a breeze made walking around quite comfortable.

The trailers that brought all the equipment to the park.

Crowds had yet to arrive, but it was evident that they could show up.  My tour started at around 2:00 pm – parents were still at work.

There was a performer on stage singing some decent blues.

The stage was set up for the performances that were scheduled.

There were all kinds of things for kids to do; practicing their kicking, tossing a soccer ball and trying to get it into a board with holes in it.

Huge poster showing the standings in the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The mammoth soccer ball was a must-stop and take a picture location.

A huge chart showing who was paying who and where things were in the standings.

Was the event worth the reported $165,000 plus that the city paid FIFA?   Too early to tell.

There were stations where children could practice their soccer skills and earn points to get their names on the leaderboard.

 

Participants would compete with others to get their name on the leaderboard.

The challenge for this little fellow was to get the ball into one of the baskets and rack up some points. Made it on this shot.

Then there was an announcement that some inclement weather was on the way. Dark clouds were coming in from the north west and heading out over the lake.

At the time I was standing amongst a group of parents and five or six police officers.

The public address system advised that there was the potential for some rain and lightening and to get to a safe place.

The rain started lightly, but it took mere minutes to turn into a torrent that lasted more than half an hour.  People huddled inside small tents.  I had managed to get a plastic coverall on, most people had nothing.

The ground we were standing on was getting very, very soggy.  One of the security people was sitting on the ground and took a very young child into his arms and wrapped his jacket around her.  The four police officers in the 12 x 12 tent kept peeking out to see if the clouds had passed over.  Several people were tracking the storm on their cell phones.

Except for one woman who had one of those walking chairs that turns into a seat, everyone was standing.  There wasn’t enough room to move more than a couple of inches.  And the rain kept coming.

Rain just kept on coming for more than half an hour.  It would take a day of sunshine for the earth to absorb all the water.

Thirty-five minutes later, I concluded that the ground was so soggy the event would end, and I headed for the hotel to try and arrange for the drive home.

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Jazz on the plaza in August

By Gazette Staff

July 9th, 2026

BURLINGTON, ON

 

Burlington Performing Arts Centre transforms the Outdoor Plaza into a lively gathering place for music, community, and warm summer afternoons and evenings in downtown Burlington.

Popular from the year it started. Rain or shine – the show moves indoors where there is plenty of room. Cash bar as well.

Each year, the series showcases outstanding Canadian jazz artists – from rising local talents to internationally celebrated performers – inviting audiences to relax, connect, and experience live music under the open sky.

Save the date(s)!

Friday August 7 – 6-8pm

Saturday August 8 – 2-8pm

Sunday August 9 – 2-6pm

The event started in 2015.

 

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FIFA rolls into Burlington on Thursday to show us what the 'sweet game' is all about.

By Gazette Staff

July 8th, 2026

BURLINGTON, ON

 

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ hits Burlington Thursday, July 9th.

Last-minute stuff from FIFA but better than nothing.

Referred to as a high-energy, one-day event that will take place at Spencer Smith Park.

Hosted by Lisa Crapsi and Bruno Viacava, the event will feature live international match action, guest speakers and on-site football activations.

This free, family-friendly event offers an opportunity to experience the excitement and passion of the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

Event Details

 What: Canada Celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2026 –Burlington, Ontario
Where: Spencer Smith Park
When: 13:00-21:00 on Thursday, 9 July
Cost: Free

 Main Stage Programming

  • 14:00 – Alfie Smith
  • 16:00 – FIFA World Cup 2026™ – France vs Morocco
  • 18:00 – Lucky Honey
  • 20:00 – Rocket and the Renegades

Mini Pitch Programming:

 Dedicated mini pitch activities featuring Rapid Force, Force BU10 Teams, Strike Force, Aldershot Force, Force 2015, Special Olympics Burlington, Comets, Force Orange and Fab 5.

About Canada Celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2026™

Canada Celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2026™ is a first-of-its-kind programme that will unite communities across the co-host country throughout the tournament, which runs from 11 June to 19 July 2026, in celebration of the biggest FIFA World Cup™ in history.

Delivered as a series of free-to-the-public, one-day community celebrations across the country, Canada Celebrates will bring football fans together for live match viewings, football-themed activations, cultural programming, music, food and shared moments of national pride. As the country prepares to host its first FIFA World Cup alongside Mexico and the United States, Canada Celebrates will carry the energy, pride and passion that are synonymous with the tournament beyond the Host Cities of Toronto and Vancouver as part of this historic global occasion.

The event is free to the public, but the city put up at least $165,000 to get the event.  Public and taxpayers – they are the same thing, aren’t they?

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Concerts in the Park From Now to the end of August

 


By Gazette Staff

July 4th, 2026

BURLINGTON, ON

As good as it gets – and only in Burlington. From now through to the end of August.

Sitting in a pleasant park in the early evening listening to pleasant music is close to as good as it gets.

Every year, Concerts in the Park provides a diverse collection of ensembles and genres.

In the shade of the trees, letting the music come to you.

End your day on a high note at the Central Park Bandshell (Music Centre) every Sunday and Wednesday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. from June 21 until Aug. 30.


Visit the link for this year’s line-up and more information.

 

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Canada Day Had To Take Place Without the Drone Show And Limited Stage Performaces

By Pepper Parr

July 1st, 2026

BURLINGTON, ON

 

This Canada Day was different.

It was a good, solid burst of rain with a lot of thunder and lightning, putting everything planned for the rest of the day.

For those who were in Spencer Smith Park, putting up with the oppressive heat, finding space under the shade trees made it bearable.

Rain dampened things and shut down the late afternoon events.

It meant shorter stage performances and the cancellation of the drone show.

Everything on the stage had to be tarped until the rain passed over.

Fireworks were iffy when I departed to get back to the newsroom and publish this update.

More detail on the Canada Day part and how people celebrated.

 

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Swing Out to Victory - Early Notice

By Gazette Staff

June 27th, 2026

BURLINGTON, ON

  • Event: Swing Out to Victory Dinner & Dance
  • Date: November 14, 2026
  • Location: Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
  • Time: Doors open for dinner 5:30 pm, Dinner 6:30 pm, Doors open for Dance Only guests 8:00 pm, Band 9:00 pm to 12:30 am.
  • Admission: Dinner & Dance ticket $100 (or table of eight $800). Dance only ticket $40.


What do you think of the idea of merriment and frivolity at the annual Swing Out to Victory Dinner & Dance as the Toronto All-Star Big Band performs nostalgic tunes from the 1940s.The era had a certain spirit it to it – something that is hard to capture today.The dance floor will be where the vintage aircraft of the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum are stationed at the War Plane Heritage Museum.

The organizers are suggesting that dress be in vintage fashions and Allied Forces uniforms of the 1940s is encouraged – how many of that generation can fit into their uniforms.

There will be Swing Dance Lessons – Prizes – Giveaways!

The buffet dinner consists of warm artisan dinner rolls and butter, garden salad and Caesar salad, tortellini in marinara sauce, grilled chicken breast with creamy sun dried tomato sauce garnished with fresh parsley, roast beef pan jus, vegetable medley, red skinned mashed potatoes, individual sweets and mixed berries, and freshly brewed coffee and tea.

Donations of nonperishable food are also being accepted for the Hamilton Food Share.

 

 

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Grow Native: A Free Tree Identification Walk at Mountainside Park in Burlington

By Gazette Staff

June 25th, 2026

BURLINGTON. ON

 

On Saturday, July 18 at 2:00 p.m., Grow Native Halton is hosting a free Tree Identification Walk at Mountainside Park in Burlington, led by local naturalist and tree enthusiast Pat O’Reilly.

The walk is designed to help participants learn how to identify some of our common native trees while exploring their importance to birds, pollinators, and local biodiversity.

It’s a relaxed, family-friendly event that encourages people to connect with Burlington’s natural spaces and learn more about the trees in their own neighbourhoods.

Learn more about this opportunity to get outdoors and learn something about the environment that suports us.

 

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Conservation Halton Foundation raised a historic $345,065

By Gazette Staff

June 19th, 2026

BURLINGTON, ON

 

The Conservation Halton Foundation made history on June 11, 2026, raising a record-breaking $302,000 at its eighth annual Blue Gala. This year, funds raised will support water-based education and recreation programs for local children in our community, and events like the Halton Children’s Water Festival, which has been attended by more than 50,000 youth since its inception.

Together with the Blue Community campaign (June 13 & 14), where park fees and donations were collected for the Conservation Halton Foundation, the 2026 Blue campaign raised an incredible $345,065.

Weather was great and the location perfect.

Jim Cuddy performing.

Surrounded by the restored natural landscape at Area 8 Conservation Area, over 365 Blue Gala guests had the opportunity to hear from The Honourable Todd McCarthy, Minister of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks; Chandra Sharma, President & CEO, Conservation Halton; and Garner Beckett, Executive Director, Conservation Halton Foundation. One of the highlights of the night was a cozy and entertaining Fireside Chat with Canadian music icon Jim Cuddy hosted by Breakfast Television’s Tim Bolen.

Guests enjoyed incredible cuisine from celebrity chef Chef Corbin before the Jim Cuddy Trio took the stage to close out the evening with an incredible set that had guests dancing in the aisles. Together with strong community support from sponsorships, the Blue Auction and 50/50 raffle helped the Conservation Halton Foundation exceed its event fundraising target.

The Conservation Halton Foundation’s annual Blue gala is the organization’s signature fundraiser. Each year, it shines a light on Conservation Halton’s parks and drives essential funding to support local environmental projects. Thanks to our presenting sponsor Mattamy Homes and the many other sponsors and supporters who contributed to the event.  Funds raised will support the blue spaces that contribute to healthy watersheds, and that connect youth with nature through learning and recreation programs.

 

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Lakeshore Festival Program For the Two Day Event.

By Gazette Staff

June 14th, 2026

BURLINGTON, ON

 

A week and a bit away and the public will get to see what MRG Live is going to produce for their first Lakeshore Music & Arts Festival.

The Festival is replacing what we knew as the Sound of Music.

It has been an awkward process for many.

MRG Live is a private for profit company that has event in a number of communities.  They are very strong in British Columbia.  They are not local in the way that Sound of Music was; this is not a home grown event.  It is going to take time for them to figure out how the Burlington market can be made to work for the them and for Burlington to get used to an organization that is here to make a profit.

Making enough to cover costs proved not to be possible for the Sound of Music people and the city decided it didn’t want to continue subsidizing them.

MRG Live sets out what will appear on the two stages during the 20th and 21st of June.

No entrance fee. Gates open at

Saturday June 20th. from 11am-10:30pm 

Sunday June 21st. from 11am-9:30pm 

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Film Festival to Take Place at Burlington Performing Arts

By Gazette Staff

June 12, 2026

BURLINGTON, ON

 

Get ready for 10 thrilling days of cinematic magic! The 13th annual Oakville Festivals of Film & Art (OFFA) is back from June 17th to June 27th, bringing the energy to both Oakville and Burlington, Ontario.

In OFFA’s 13th year, the Oakville Film Festival is proud to present over 100 Canadian and international films, including romance, comedy, and empowering documentaries and shorts over 10 days, hosted by Oakville media personality Tyler Collins, and Mississauga Director/Producer/Writer and Actor, Cynthia Crofoot.

Oakville Film Festival kicks off at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre in Burlington’s charming downtown core with a “Kickoff: the Beautiful Game on Screen” which will be a special OFFA launch exploring how the game of soccer unites communities around the work.

 EVENT DETAILS:

DATE: Wednesday June 17

Time: 7:00 – 9:00 P.M.

Location: Burlington Performing Arts Centre

Address: 440 Locust Street, Burlington, ON

Screening: Kickoff: The Beautiful Game on Screen

A special OFFA launch event exploring how soccer unites communities around the world. Wednesday, June 17th, 7:00 PM at BPAC (Burlington Performing Arts Centre).  Event highlights include freestyle soccer performance acrobatics with soccer artists and dancers, Dennis Thompson & friends, jugglers, Soccer trivia and more! Door Prizes, photo opportunities with soccer heroes.  Sponsored by Black and White Media, Burlington Economic Development & Tourism

Game and Glory (25 min)  Trailer Here – https://www.game-and-glory.com/english

The mascot will be there to greet you.

Short films include:

 

Ticket information: https://offa2026.eventive.org/schedule/69e8d821fba7b01d5c3a5314

EARLY BIRD TICKETS ONLY $21.99 EACH (until 9th June)

REGULAR PRICE: $24.99 EACH

GOT A TEAM OR LARGE GROUP? Buy 10 or more of our special GROUP PASSES and pay only $17.50 each!

 

 

 

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Lakeshore Music & Arts Festival parade will take place June 20th to mark the opening of the two day event

By Pepper Parr

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.

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.

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.

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Guided Tree Identification Walk at Mountainside Park in Burlington.

By Gazette Staff

May 17th, 2026

BURLINGTON, ON

 

Grow Native Halton has put together a guided Tree Identification Walk at Mountainside Park in Burlington.

Have you ever wondered how to tell one tree from another? On this casual guided walk, we’ll explore common native trees found in our local woodlots, learn simple identification tips, and talk about the important role trees play in supporting birds, pollinators, and biodiversity.

Some of the trees we may encounter include Serviceberry, Northern Red Oak, Basswood, Eastern White Pine, American Elm, and the uniquely textured Musclewood.

Pat will guide participants through the park while sharing identification tips, ecological relationships, and interesting stories about the trees that shape our local forests.

Location: Mountainside Park
2205 Mount Forest Drive, Burlington

Date: Saturday, May 23
Time: 2 pm
Duration: Approximately 1 hour

 

Pre-registration would be appreciated. Click HERE please.

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Teen Tour Band Wows the Audience at the FirstOntario Concert Hall (Hamilton Place)

By Gazette Staff

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.

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Jane Goodall to be remembered world wide on April 3rd

By Gazette Staff

March 23rd, 2026

BURLINGTON, ON

 

Burlington and more specifically BurlingtonGreen had a special relationship witn Jane Goodall.

She visited the city and spent time with BurlingtonGreen members and had a lasting impact on those who met her.

Jane Goodall believed to the very end that the world could be saved.

The global network of  Jane Goodall Institute chapters announced today that they will be honouring Dr. Goodall with Jane Goodall Day, on what would have been her 92nd birthday.

This commemorative day will take place every April 3rd, encouraging people around the world to celebrate the global icon in true Jane fashion: by resolutely continuing her tradition of turning hope into tangible action. This initiative is in keeping with the ethos of Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots, a program that inspires young people to develop projects that benefit animals, people, and their shared environment.

Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, and UN Messenger of Peace, inspired millions of people throughout her remarkable lifetime. People of all ages flocked to her message of hope — a message that resonates more than ever as climate change and biodiversity issues intensify. Her enduring relevance and influence have only grown since her passing on October 1st, 2025, with an extraordinary outpouring of support from around the globe.

“Jane taught us that our lives make a difference, and her legacy continues to inspire us — which is why we are celebrating our first Jane Goodall Day on April 3rd,” said Bella Lam, CEO of the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada. “Jane also taught us about hope: that hope comes from each of us rolling up our sleeves and taking action in our communities.”

A younger Jane Goodall: She changed how we understand animals and people, and her conservation activism inspired millions to make a positive difference in their communities and on behalf of our shared planet.

Ways for Canadians to celebrate Jane Goodall Day:

  • Individuals of all ages are encouraged to mark Jane Goodall Day by taking action locally. Canadians can plant a tree, participate in community clean-ups, donate to a cause, choose plant-based meals, advocate for animal welfare, or get involved in any way that makes them feel connected to Dr. Jane and her mission.
  • People can share what Jane meant to them using #JaneGoodallDay on social media, tagging @JaneGoodallCAN.
  • Canadians can take part in the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada’s popular online birthday auction, where people can bid on items including travel, artwork, and unique experiences. Funds raised support community-led conservation, youth-led service projects, and environmental education programs in Africa and Canada.

Jane’s legacy being celebrated annually on April 3rd:

  • Dr. Jane’s landmark research changed how we understand animals and people, and her conservation activism inspired millions to make a positive difference in their communities and on behalf of our shared planet.
  • Her spirit of compassion lives on through her namesake conservation organization, the Jane Goodall Institute, whose 30 global offices are spearheading Jane Goodall Day.
  • As a researcher Goodall was patient. Here she waits for the chimpanzee to come to her – building a trusting relationship.

    Jane surrounded herself with some of the world’s most respected scientists, conservationists, educators, and community leaders, and she entrusted this work to experienced leaders and supporters who continue to guide it forward today through impact-focused programs.

  • Her belief in the power of young people galvanized hundreds of thousands of youth annually through Roots & Shoots — a global movement that is active in over 75 countries, reaching more than 1.2 million people in 2023 alone.

On April 3rd, people inspired by Jane can demonstrate once again that her legacy of helping animals, people, and the environment lives on not through memory alone, but through meaningful action.

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Library Bookmark contest choices announced

By Gazette Staff

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

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Burlington Green has native wildflower seed packets

By Gazette Staff

March 17, 2026

BURLINGTON, ON

 

Bring more pollinators to your garden while helping grow a more nature-friendly Burlington. Order one (or more!) of our native plant kits today.

While supplies last, kits for sun-loving, shade-loving, rain-loving and monarch gardens are available, as well as four types of native wildflower seed packets prepared by BurlingtonGreen volunteers.

💚 100% of the proceeds from plant kits and seeds sales directly support our Nature-Friendly Burlington programming to protect and care for local green space and habitat.

 

 

To avoid disappointment, community members are encouraged to place their online orders as soon as possible (below), for in-person pick up on Sunday, May 24th, 2026 at BurlingtonGreen’s Eco-Hub at Burlington Beach.

ORDER PICK UP

All purchases are for pick up only ( no shipping available). Pickup is Sunday, May 24, 2026 between 10 am and 3:30 pm at the BurlingtonGreen Eco Hub by the beach ( 1094 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, Ontario. L7S 1A7)

If you cannot pick up your order on Sunday, May 24, 2026, you can contact BurlingtonGreen at bg@burlingtongreen.org or 905-975-5563 to arrange pick up of your order on Monday, May 25, 2026 at the BurlingtonGreen Eco Hub by the beach. Any plant material not claimed after Monday, May 25, 2026, cannot be held and will be donated.

Scroll below to make your secure online purchases. Please note that purchases cannot be canceled and items cannot be returned.

  • Sun Loving Garden Kit – 4 native perennial plants

    $30
  • Shade Loving Garden Kit – 4 native perennial plants

    $30
  • Monarch Garden Kit – 4 native perennial plants

    $30
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St. Patrick will grace the lives of every Irish person in the city - even those Italians who are sure there is at least a bit of Irish blood in them

By Pepper Parr

March 16th, 2026

BURLINGTON, ON

 

Good fun – good beer – just don’t colour it green – please

First day of Spring Break.  Decent weather.

What will the second day of Spring Break bring ?

St. Patrick will grace the lives of every Irish person in the city – even those Italians who are sure there is at least a bit of Irish blood in them.

Every bar and pub in the city will have an Irish Offering. Think of which one will do it up best.

 

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Do you know how to CHILAX? Interested in a curated hang out space for teens, youth and adults - read on

By Gazette Staff

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.

 

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