An Event Ontario business club is an initiative to bring together Event sponsors and individuals interested in business-related activities. Club members will be offered a membership card and they are welcome to offer discounts to the other fellow members to keep the business going in both directions
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Milton and Halton region in general have long stood against the proposed CN intermodal yard, a project under heavy scrutiny since 2015. While recognizing the importance of intermodal transportation in the national supply chain, our community’s opposition stems from the proposed yard’s dangerous and unprecedented location, which according to the environmental impact assessment agency’s findings, presents significant adverse environmental effects and unmitigable risks to human health.
Every first Thursday of the month Milton Grace Anglican Church hosts a free Milton Community Dinner that all residents are welcome to join in. It’s in the spirit of human fellowship coming together over a home cooked meal. Each month a different group of volunteers helps prepare and serve the meal. March’s meal was prepared by volunteers from the Milton District Hospital Auxiliary The food for the meal was donated by Food for Life.
My primary responsibility as your Member of Parliament is to help my neighbours and our community here in Milton. We know that Canadians pay too much for their medication, and that we are the only country in the world with universal health care, but no universal drug coverage. I’ve always been an advocate for a National Pharmacare program, so I’m proud that our government has launched the first step toward comprehensive coverage – with broad support for contraception and diabetes medications.
Walk in Milton
March 8, 2024 is International Women’s Day, a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. This day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. On this day CFUW (Canadian Federation of University Women) Milton organized their annual Women’s Day Walk along Main Street in downtown Milton.
The Arts Milton Friendship Project is an initiative that aims to connect newcomers with community hosts in Milton through a series of enriching arts and culture activities. The program runs from March to July and involves various events, including a Meet and Greet, cultural activities, a bus tour exploring creative spaces in Milton, and a final picnic to celebrate shared experiences.
The Women’s Empowerment Alliance is a non-profit organization working towards making a significant impact by providing support and opportunities for Women. On March 3rd at the Milton Sports Centre they held an Entrepreneur Women’s Award Ceremony where they recognized various women of distinction in both Milton and the surrounding areas.
Milton’s annual “Coldest Night of the Year” a family friendly walk in support of Milton Transitional Housing (MTH) occurred on February 24th. The walk is in support of Milton Transitional Housing (mthmilton.ca). Milton Transitional Housing provides safe, subsidized transitional housing to individuals and families in crisis – while providing the support & resources needed to help families improve their current situations and graduate to independent living.
The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic Fraternal Order. The order is dedicated to the principles of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism and they have 4 degrees of knighthood. It was founded in 1882, with the first 4th degree Canadian ceremony occurring in 1907. With the first degree of charity being the basis of all they do as Knights and as Catholics.
Premier Ford in July 2020 in Milton said “I am not in favour of (the Campbellville quarry). I believe in governing for the people. And when the people don’t want something you don’t do it. It’s very simple. I know the Mayor doesn’t want it, no one wants it. I don’t want it. We are going to make sure It doesn’t happen one way or another”.