“The Community Foundation helps Halton North donors and charities establish a legacy that will benefit the community, for years, decades and even centuries to come. It’s For Good For Ever” says Darryl Demille, Chair of Marketing and Fund Development
Ward 1 residents deserve fair representation on Milton Council On May 15th a judicial recount by Justice Leonard Ricchetti of the Superior Court of Ontario confirmed Kristina Tesser Derksen as the MP for Milton East Halton Hills South. At that moment her seat on Milton Town Council became vacant. Before the ink was dry on Tesser Derksen’s win, lobbying started by people looking to be appointed to Milton Council as her replacement.
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.
In March 1998, a group of likeminded and committed parents got together to form Special Olympics Milton. Since then they have been leading, guiding and developing the Milton Special Olympics Milton community in sports and competition.
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 April 2, Gurdwara Singh Sabha Milton, in partnership with the Milton Sikh Society and Milton Punjabi Community Club, hosted a heartfelt community ceremony in recognition of Sikh Heritage Month. Held in the heart of Milton, the event brought together residents, local dignitaries, and families to honour the Sikh community’s contributions to Canadian society.
Over 50 Milton Youth received the new Larry Masson Community Service Award at Milton Town Hall on March 22nd. This new award was created by Milton’s MP Adam van Koeverden to recognize Milton Youth for their community service. Named after retired Milton Police Constable Larry Masson, it along with a challenge coin was given today to award winners.
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 6th there was a World Autism Awareness Celebration in Milton at St. Louis Bar & Gril thanks to Milton Autism. Families with individuals on the Autism spectrum enjoyed a free brunch in a sensory-friendly atmosphere and a chance to meet other families.