Canadian Children’s Author Gordon Korman has written over 100 books. He wrote his first book when he was 12 in grade 7 as a school assignment, in grade 8 he signed his contract with Scholastic and it (This Can’t Be Happening at Macdonald Hall) was published when he was 14. (side note, he received a B from the school on his book due to its “messiness”)
The 100 Women Who Care Milton had their first meeting for 2025 in late January. They are a fundraising group that
was established in 2016 by a group of women who come together 4 times a year, each donating $100 per meeting, $400 annually to support local charities.
If you’ve ever walked through Milton with Kristina Tesser Derksen, you know she’s someone people stop to say hi to. A lifelong Milton resident, Kristina and her husband Chris have built their lives here— raising their four kids, running small businesses, and giving back to the community.
In January the Alzheimer Society of Brant, Haldimand Norfolk, Hamilton and Halton held a round table discussion that helped highlight the importance of advocacy, community support and care for those diagnosed with dementia. The roundtable included some extraordinary ladies that have been diagnosed with Dementia.
Have you ever started your day without breakfast?
Some choose to dash out to work with only a slice of toast or some cereal and a black coffee to keep them going for a few hours. Some of us, because of a chosen diet, consume nothing. Some of us, not from choice but from life’s challenges, have little or nothing to eat to start their day. Many children in our town are sent to school without any breakfast to help them to develop healthy bodies and brains. They are sent to school to begin their days , hungry. They have no choice.
February is Black History Month and this month Grace Anglican Church hosted an “African Dinner” for Milton residents. It included different food dishes created by members of the Congregation from countries in Africa and the Caribbean. It also featured some trivia and learnings about Black History from both Canada and the rest of the world.
Two recent items in Black History for both Canada and Milton….
On February 6th in Milton local MP Adam van Koeverden along with Halton Scotch Whiskey Society held a taste testing of a curated fight of whiskeys form across Canada. The showcase was meant to highlight many quality
Canadian whiskeys as a way to find local alternatives to American Bourbons and whiskeys. The cost was $60 per person which included both food as well as the flight of 5 different Canadian Whiskeys from coast to coast.
Milton Makos swim team of the Milton Special Olympics took part in the 2025 Swim Meet this afternoon. Special Olympics Swim Teams from Halton, Peel and Hamilton all took part in it at the Milton Sports Center today.
Optometry on Bronte is a reputable,state-of-the-art eye care centre,serving the Milton community since 2008.
The Coldest Night of the Year walk has been celebrated in Canada since 2011. It’s aim is for to bring together family and friends to raise money for the hungry, homeless and hurting in 65 communities across Canada.