On Monday, January 22 Member of Parliament Adam van Koeverden, alongside Mayor Gordon Krantz formally announced Milton is receiving $22.4 million from the Federal government Housing Accelerator Fund which is a crucial step in addressing Milton’s growing housing needs. Over the next 3 years, this funding will support the development of 800+ affordable homes, with 4600+ affordable homes planned over the next decade.
It’s all about AFFORDABILITY. Building homes people can afford, where they want to live. Close to work, education and transit – communities that are intentional, inclusive and sustainable.
Milton has a sizable chinese community and this was well shown at the 2024 MCCA Chinese New Year Gala held in our town tonight.
The Community Foundation of Halton North has been providing grants to charities in Milton and Halton Hills since 2015. The Foundation has granted over 1.5 million dollars since it’s start and over $700,000 in 2023. The organization enables donors to give to their favorite causes for years to come, a donation in the foundation is invested and never spent, it keeps earning interest year after year. On December 12th they held a Celebration of Philanthropy at their offices in Milton. Bringing donors, fundholders and grantees in 2023 together serving warm drinks and snacks and talking about the year of good works.
On December 27th Halton Hacks. com held the first Halton Region Hackathon at Milton Public Library. This local community led hackathon was planned and organized by local Milton high school students as well as others from Halton Region.
The Townsend Smith Foundation which is dedicated to building a Residential Hospice for North Halton held their Donor and Recognition event on November 28th at their future hospice site at 8958 Trafalgar Road
The original Milton “On the Way to Bethlehem” has been an annual tradition in Milton since 2001. With the involvement of over 20 local churches and religious organizations. The annual nativity pageant was the inspiration of Dr. Andrea Rowbottom of Milton Grace Church. The founding group retired from organizing the event during the Pandemic.
Held on the first Thursday of each month with a different Milton Organization preparing the meal each time. The community dinners are open to everyone, regardless of religion or background. Coming together in fellowship over meal. Donations are accepted but purely optional and the food used in the meals is donated by Food For Life.
In a momentous development, Wilfrid Laurier University is set to welcome its inaugural students to the Laurier Milton campus in Fall 2024. This endeavor represents a culmination of years of collaborative effort between the university, the Town of Milton, and the Government of Ontario.
Every day, The Darling Home for Kids is entrusted to care for the most medically complex children. With a warm and nurturing environment, the Home provides Residential, Respite, and Hospice Palliative Care programs, making it a haven for families facing unique challenges.
The raabta.ca’s Islamic Art Exhibition, Discover the Islamic Art Experience, took place from October 18th to November 4th and was milestone event in the cultural tapestry of Milton. This groundbreaking exhibition brings together a remarkable assembly of 25 local Muslim artists, 11 of which are from the heart of Milton itself. Within this exhibition, attendees embark on a captivating journey through the annals of Islamic history, experiencing a rich array of artistic expressions that encompass exquisite paintings, intricate architectural art, eloquent Arabic Calligraphy, and innovative digital and 3D creations.