International Women’s Day (IWD) is a day recognizing the social, economic and political achievements of women while calling for action toward gender equality. The Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) of Milton held a March on Main to support the day.
Julie Rock is who for many years was the owner of a promenient photographer studio in Milton, released her new book on April 18th “Rock Solid – Covid, Cancer, Chaos” The book details navigating cancer, financial struggles, and housing uncertainty.
“Since 2020, my journey with cancer has taught me that while we can’t control the ups and downs life brings, we
can choose how we meet them. These years have unfolded alongside parenting, ongoing treatment and the deep realization that life is both fragile and extraordinary” – Julie Rock
You can order the book or learn more about her as an inspirational speaker where she shares stories shaped by resilience, perspective, and the belief that how we respond to life’s challenges matters at rocktheperspective.ca
The Milton Army Cadets (2990 Lorne Scots Royal Canadian Army Cadets Corps (Milton Company)) held field training exercises in Milton at Camp Manitou in the end of February.
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.