Oakville residents rely on the United Way
STORY BY ROSS ANDERSEN Sheridan College raises thousands of dollars every year for the United Way of Oakville to help Halton. Last week, the United Way of Oakville kicked off its campaign at Sheridan College. The United Way raises funds supporting programs based in Halton with goals of building a better future. For more than […]
Mutts and Monsters Walk-A-Thon
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY NICOLE CALHAU Paws up to everyone who attended the Mutts and Monsters Walk-A-Thon and Tails in Town BBQ at the Oakville Arena Park on Oct. 26. The events raised some $4,000 for The Dog Rescuers Inc. Participants took part in a 1k or 2.5k walk led by Oakville Mayor Rob Burton and his […]
Battle of the Brushes: a Sheridan first
STORY AND PHOTOS BY COLE WATSON On Monday, artists from all ages and programs entered into Sheridan’s first Battle of the Brushes. The event was held as a fundraiser for the upcoming illustration grad show. Eleven artists entered in the three-round competition for bragging rights and a new drawing tablet.
Helping the community with the change in your pocket
STORY BY AMANDA SPILKER Sheridan is looking for change . . . loose change that is. Organizers of Sheridan’s annual United Way campaign, which runs for nine days beginning Nov. 17, are hoping the college community will partake in this year’s Toonie Tuesday event. “It’s where all faculty and staff and students will be encouraged […]
ARFmazing Race held at Spencer Smith Park
STORY BY MOLLY MUSSELWHITE Burlington Humane Society hosted its annual fundraiser last Sunday at Spencer Smith Park. The ARFmazing Race is held each year at Burlington’s Waterfront. The day is filled with fun competitions and prizes for Burlington and Oakville dog owners. “I’ve been bringing my dog to the ARFmazing Race since the fundraiser started […]
Milton woman turns to community for government denied healthcare
STORY BY JESSICA BEAULIEU Kimm Fletcher is a 41-year-old Milton resident and mother of two children. She has been diagnosed with Advanced Stage 4 brain cancer and has been denied government coverage for a medication that could prolong her life from two to 18 months. Fletcher’s oncologist recommended the drug Avastin as treatment for her […]
