The Milton Sikh Community gathered on April 4th for the Mayor’s Proclamation at Milton Town Hall declaring April Sikh Heritage Month. All levels of government were present (Federal MP Adam van Koeverden, Provincial MPP Zeeshan Hamid, Regional Sameera Ali and local Adil Khalqi) along with Mayor Krantz.
Milton Musim Moms (MMM) held their Annual Interfaith Community Dinner on March 18th at the Milton Connect Centre. Their motto of “Bringing solidarity, unity and inclusiveness to the community” was fully apparent with a night bringing people from all faiths together listening to inspirational speakers from diverse backgrounds.
On March 21st the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Milton & District held their 50th Annual Book sale. CFUW Milton was formed in 1962 and advocated for gender parity, raising awareness of women’s issues and promoting continuing education for women and girls.
On Saturday, May 3rd, the Townsend Smith Foundation will host its 8th annual Hike for Hospice to raise funds for North Halton’s first ever residential hospice.
On April 2nd was World Autism Awareness Day in Milton. Milton residents joined Mayor Krantz and dignitaries for the flag raising and proclamation at Milton Town Hall.
Chances are you’ve met Kristina Tesser Derksen more than once. Whether in her work as a Milton Town Councillor, advising clients in her local law practice, assisting families in her past role as a funeral director, or just helping out on a number of volunteer boards, Kristina’s life has been all about service. She and her husband Chris have built their lives in this community, raised their four children here, run their businesses locally, and give back through volunteering and community service.
Over the last 5 years I’ve fought with everything I’ve got for Milton, and we should all be proud of the results – because it’s always a team effort. Together, we’ve worked hard, achieved some remarkable things and our whole community has benefitted.
On February 17th, Troy Newton one of Milton’s long time business owners and community supporter lost his wife Angie Ritchie to her battle with cancer.
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….