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 Canadian Multiculturalism Day in Milton was held on June 28th at the Milton Lions Club and was a testament o the rich diversity and vibrant cultural tapestry of the Milton community. They brought people together from various backgrounds to share in the joy of our collective heritage through music, dance and culinary delights from around the world.
Last month was the the 10th Anniversary of the Queen’s Badminton Club. An AllLadies Badminton Club that has been running in Milton since 2015.
Milton Muslim Moms recently hosted a powerful Fundraiser and Awards Night, uniting residents, community leaders, and partners for an evening of compassion and celebration. The event raised critical funds to support food security, newcomer assistance, and youth empowerment programs across Milton and Halton.
On May 30th at Milton Town Hall acting Mayor Sarah Marshall joined Prism (Halton’s 2SLGBTQIA+ Group) in raising the Pride Flag. There were student speakers present from both the public and catholic school boards in Milton. For more information about Prism and future community events they organize visit prismhalton.com
With regret, the Halton Agricultural Society (HAS) has announced that it will not be hosting the Canada Day celebration at the Milton Fairgrounds this year, due to financial shortfalls and a decline in volunteer availability. However, the celebration will continue at Victoria Park and HAS remains committed to supporting the event. They are also exploring options to return to the Milton Fairgrounds in 2026.
10th Anniversary of the Milton Victorian Tea occurred at Country Hertiage Park on May 2nd with capacity attendance of over 250 people. Those that attended experienced tea served on vintage place settings, plus music and entertainment throughout the afternoon. It was a wonderful way to spend the afternoon with friends and family, and also help support Pack a Bag for a Friend in 2025.
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).
In partnership with the Town of Milton, Milton Good Neighbours Day brings together our community with the common goal of making Milton a better place. Every year, hundreds of volunteers help to clean up parks, town sites, and areas across our town. Be a good neighbour and join us in making Milton a better place to call home.
The local Milton Alumni of NED University of Engineering & Technology (Pakistan) held an Eid Milan party on May 2nd at Chef Kauser Autaq Banquet Hall. The reunion saw NEDians mingling and welcoming guests from Milton
and the surrounding area. All swept up in the festive spirit of Eid, the attendees donned their colorful traditional attire, thereby accentuating the culture-rich tapestry.