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Open water swimmer and lawyer, Robert McGlashan is embarking on a 42km swim across Lake Ontario this Saturday, July 31. McGlashan aims to raise $100-thousand for World Wildlife Fund Canada. McGlashan is starting in Port Dalhousie at 6am and will end at Glow Beach in Coronation Park, in Oakville, between 8-9:30pm. For details, go to swimforchange.ca.

The Blue Origin successfully completed New Shepard’s first human civilian flight on July 20. Oakville resident and retired astronaut Dr. Dave Williams talks about what this means for the future of space exploration and mankind.

Risposta Bistro is open once again for indoor dining, but they've also significantly expanded their outdoor space. They grow some of their produce right on site, and source what they need from local farmers. The menu is updated extremely frequently, so there is always something new to try. For more information or to book reservations visit: rispostabistro.com

MacKids Walk & Wheel 2021 is underway and Burlington teen Blake Peters is hoping you will take part in this fundraiser to help McMaster Children's Hospital - Hamilton Health Sciences. For details and to sign up go to mackids.ca/walkandwheel.

HCDSB Ally Parents United won't take no for an answer when it comes to flying the rainbow Pride flag. The group was created following the decision by the Halton District School Board to not fly the flag at a special meeting in April. Melissa Candelaria spoke with a representative on May 7.

Halton Healthcare uses the power of social media to bring us closer to the ones we call "nurse". National Nursing Week ran from May 10-16 with this year's theme being #WeAnswerTheCall. Photos courtesy of Halton Healthcare.

Local Pharmacy Manager Priti Parmar discusses the Astrazenica Vaccine.

Menopause can be a complicated time for many women as they lack the education to treat their symptoms. Two local Certified Menopause Practitioners are looking to change all that by providing free informative seminars and follow up consultations.

Burlington celebrates the 24th annual Canada Netherlands Friendship Day with two virtual celebrations created to remember how the relationship began at the end on WWII, celebrate the contributions of Dutch Canadians, and cultivate future friendships.

The City of Burlington has a new farm right downtown. The Urban Farm is completely run by volunteers and plans to donate the produce it grows to local food banks to help with food security in the community.

The Shawn & Ed Brewing Company were recently recognized by the Flamborough Chamber of Commerce with an Outstanding Business Award for Resilience.

The Our Kids Network is conducting a survey of Halton's children and youth ages 9-18 to get an accurate measure of their wellbeing. Data will be used to help local service providers tailor their programming to best suit their needs.