The Community Foundation of Halton North (CFHN) been providing grants to charities in Halton Hills and Milton since 2015.
The Milton 3 O’Clock Club got together for their yearly decorating the memorial tree at Victoria Park to remember the 14 women who died at the hands of a gunman at Éclole Polytechnique in Montreal on December 6th in 1989.
St. Benedict Church in Milton held their yearly Christmas Market on December 7th which was a festive event that included food, live music and several local vendors. This year’s Christmas Market was organized by church staff with help from volunteers and was a joyous affair.
During the darkest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, longterm care centers were among the hardest hit. Residents faced isolation, fear, and uncertainty—cut off from family, community, and the world outside their windows. One
winter, a desperate call came from the wife of an Allendale resident. All she wanted was a few Christmas lights to bring a spark of joy to those who had endured so much.
On Monday August 17th theh Milton Mosaic “Festival of Cultures” occurred at the Milton Fairgrounds. It was a full day packed with music, food, games and endless entertainment to help celebrate Pakistan Independence Day together with fun and unity!
It may not have had fireworks or been at the Milton Fairgrounds this year. But Milton still celebrated Canada Day in style on July 1st at Victoria Park by Milton Town Hall. The Town of Milton provided the venue while the Milton Knights of Columbus provided much of the labour force.
The Milton Sea and Navy League Cadets have been quite busy during the 2024- 2025 training year! Sharing the same academic year with schools, young Miltonians ages 9-12 and 12-19 can take part in two of the after-school free youth programs sponsored by the Milton Branch of the Navy League of Canada.
Sheena Drennan was recognized by the Milton District Hospital Auxiliary for 65 years of service. She received the Rita Ward award and 65-year pin. Below are her own words.
“How is it possible 65 years have gone by when all this time I have enjoyed working along with the kindest, most caring and dedicated volunteers to provide excellent patient care and raise funds to purchase much needed equipment. “
Community Foundation of Halton North (CFHN) Legacy Honours “An Unforgettable Evening with the Honourable Lisa Raitt and Honouree Ken Hartwick” was held in Milton on May 1st at Granite Ridge Golf Course. It was a fundraiser to help build an endowment fund for our future Hospice (Townsend Smith Foundation).
Milton Youth Theatre Productions (M.Y.T.P.) took to the stage with Rock of Ages Youth Edition at the FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton. After five months of rehearsals these young rock wannabes (ages 5-18) felt the noise with five performances taking their audiences back to a wilder time, mid to late eighties. M.Y.T.P. is a triple threat teaching company that rehearses once a week, acting, singing, and dancing for their Main Stage productions. From the Sunset Strip, Wonka’s Chocolate Factory, to Bikini Bottom, M.Y.T.P. had a fun filled 22nd season.