On March 31st six Milton residents received the King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition to their contributions that have helped enrich the Milton community and help build a stronger, more inclusive society. The award winners included Don Noel Dsouza, Brian Penman, Masood Pehlvi, Bob Elliot, Stacey Newman and Donna Danielli.
Faiza H Pirmohamed and her family moved to Milton during the middle of COVID. They quicky appreciated the greenery and conservation areas and it helped her gain a much needed-connection with nature. She decided to write stories for her own children regarding selfworth and well-being. A friend of hers took note of the first book and felt it would be best shared with a wider audience. This started Faiza on her book publishing journey.
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 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.
Coldest Night of the Year walk provides participants the opportunity to experience some of the challenges the homeless face and the importance of community support. On February 22nd at the Milton Sports Centre 27 teams and over 180 walkers took part to raise funds for Milton Transitional Housing (MTH).
Congratulations to Milton students Simmone Hanna (Gold Junior Level) and Ruby Kparwody (Gold Intermediate Level) for placing first in Milton Legion’s Public Speaking Contest on February 8th. They will both proceed to the next level up in the Ontario Provincial wide Legion speaking contest.
Milton Youth Volleyball Club, commonly known as Milton Edge, is proudly marking its 10th season, celebrating a major milestone. Milton Edge is a volunteer-led organization that creates competitive volleyball opportunities for youth in Milton. The club was founded in 2015 by Milton residents Robert and Madhvi Bishop.
Canadian Children’s Author Gordon Korman has written over 100 books. He wrote his first book when he was 12 in grade 7 as a school assignment, in grade 8 he signed his contract with Scholastic and it (This Can’t Be Happening at Macdonald Hall) was published when he was 14. (side note, he received a B from the school on his book due to its “messiness”)