As Milton continues to grow and evolve, so too does the spirit of care and connection that binds our community together. One organization embodying that spirit is Heart to Home Meals, a service built on a simple but powerful belief: life should get easier as you age.
On a Sunday morning in August 20 years ago Troy Newton opened the doors at Troy’s Diner on main street in Milton for the first time. His “Coca Cola” themed All-Day Breakfast diner quickly became the most popular diner in Milton. I should know, for the first 5 years I was there so often that my breakfast order of Steak medium-rare, eggs over easy and a diet coke reached the point where you are only asked if you’d like your regular when you came in.
My primary responsibility as your Member of Parliament is to help my neighbours and our community here in Milton. We know that Canadians pay too much for their medication, and that we are the only country in the world with universal health care, but no universal drug coverage. I’ve always been an advocate for a National Pharmacare program, so I’m proud that our government has launched the first step toward comprehensive coverage – with broad support for contraception and diabetes medications.
Just before our recent lockdown East Side Marios in Milton held a successful fundraiser for Food 4 Kids. They collected food both food as well as cash donations.
In addition to the food collected they were able to contribute over $1,000 directly to Food 4 Kids. “We love when we can use our restaurant as a place to give back to the community. Food 4 Kids is an important organization doing valuable work and we just want to help” said franchise owner Zain.
Larose bakery is closed to all but curbside pickup, meaning the parking lot is pretty well empty. On weekends the Optimist Club of Milton takes a corner of it with a trailer, and a couple of tables for their weekly food drive.
The Muslim Advisory Council of Canada (MACC) adapted its diverse programming to address community needs for Ramadan amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Building on its ability to engage the community, and through relationships with the food industry, the Muslim Advisory Council of Canada responded by bringing joy to the community via a virtual Ramadan Cupcake Showdown, a first of it’s kind in the world.
Photos by: Ann Korunta
If you have ever been to Jay’s Ice Cream & Sunshine’s Gelato, you know why it is one of downtown Milton’s most cherished businesses. Their friendly staff, delicious flavours and inviting environment provides an experience everyone will enjoy.
Photos by: Ann Korunta
The WORKS Gourmet Burger Bistro is one of Downtown Milton’s favourite businesses. Their custom burgers have been widely popular in the Milton community ever since they opened their location in 2013. What makes their burgers so special? They are mixed to their unique specifications and pressed daily.