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.
On January 25th the Milton Chinese Canadian Association (MCCA) held their 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration at the Milton Mall. It included live music and dances as well as a Dragon display. There were also arts tables for Milton Youth to create Lunar New Year arts and crafts. You can learn more about the organization at their website miltonchinese.org
Rick Di Lorenzo
2025 is forecasted to be a difficult year. Milton’s local municipal property tax is increasing over 9% while unemployment is worsening. The economy is threatened by the incoming United States administration. Our federal budget deficit continues to grow which hinders our ability to fight any future recession. The Town of Milton is in court battling CN Railroad on the harmful impacts their Intermodal will have on our community.
Olive Krantz, the beloved wife of Mayor Gordon Krantz and Milton’s 1st Lady passed away on December 31st 2024 just before the start of the new year.
Seven months ago, Zee Hamid was elected and sworn in as your MPP for Milton Riding, which he is incredibly honored to be.
The Milton Pickleball Association Inc (MPA) is proud to call the Town of Milton home. As a not-for-profit
organization, their mission is simple but powerful: to share the joy of pickleball with everyone in our
community. As the fastest-growing sport in North America, Pickleball is accessible to players of all ages and skill levels. Whether you’re a beginner picking up a paddle for the first time or an experienced competitor looking for a challenge, MPA has something for everyone.
Milton was host to the 1st Annual Inter-Masjid Badminton Tournament in December thanks to the Islamic Community Center of Milton – ICCM It was a chance for men’s badminton teams from masjids in Milton, Mississauga and Brampton to compete. There was a total of 10 different teams taking part as well as volunteers, officials and spectators. All the spectators had “courtside” seats and there was samosas and refreshments available.
On Saturday January 11 over 100 Skaters from 17 clubs in Ontario converged in Milton for the Ontario Provincial Circuit West #3 Meet and tournament. Milton had 7 racers compete that deserve recognition for their performance and hard work.
The Milton Council of the Knights of Columbus is once again hosting Milton’s Valentine Dinner and Dance on Saturday February 15th at Granite Ridge Golf Club in Milton. The Valentine’s Gala is dedicated to supporting the Townsend Smith Foundation (TSF). This annual event is not only a celebration of love and community, but also a meaningful way to contribute to a cause that will impact many lives.
Where else but Milton can a Catholic be invited to a Protestant church, sit down with both Christians and Hindu’s for an Islamic hosted meal. The monthly Milton Community Dinner series occurs on the first Thursday of every month at Grace Church. It’s organized and hosted by a different Milton group each month.