Hitting Halton’s Hiking Trails
I‘m not sure if William Shakespeare was much of a hiker, but according to experts, his plays would have been even better had he…
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Explore Six Nations on the Grand River!
If you know a thing or two about local history, or if you read Joseph Boyden’s recent novel The Orenda, you may be familiar…
It’s about Thyme, Basil, Sage and Mint – DIY Herb Gardens
Using fresh ingredients is always best, especially those you’ve proudly cultivated yourself. Creating your own DIY herb gardens is a great way to liven up…
Ontario Rhubarb – A Force to be Reckoned With
If you were thinking that Ontario rhubarb was one of the first crops out of the ground every spring and it’s harvested along with…
Activity Time – After School Programs in Oakville and Burlington
Every week more than 3,000 students file into the Oakville Academy of the Arts for after school programs to learn about dance, music, fine…
Sweet Potatoes … are sweeter in Ontario
I picked it up very carefully with my chopsticks. If it were not for the soft tempura batter on the outside to give me some…
Fine Tuning – The Power of Music Therapy – Oakville and Burlington
Amy Di Nino still remembers the quiet and withdrawn 12-year-old girl who came to her for music therapy several years ago. She had a…
Canada’s 150 Birthday. A Year Long Celebration!
When you’ve got a big birthday milestone approaching, it’s fun to extend the celebration for as long as possible. That’s just what communities around…
Local Art Galleries – Oakville and Burlington
There are simple, holistic ways to elevate your mood, broaden your creativity and spark your imagination. One way is to visit an art gallery,…
Passion Projects: Local Independent Furniture Makers
How many of us toil away at jobs we don’t love, only to spend a few stolen hours during evenings and weekends embracing our…