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Homelessness is a reality on our streets in Halton. Many young people are without shelter, even in large metropolitan areas such as Burlington and Oakville. Well, the Children's Aid Society of Halton is leading the charge with its "bridging the gap" initiative. Devan Murugan joined them for their 2 kilometre awareness walk.

Bruno Sousa immigrated to Oakville at age eight in 1987 and has grown with the community ever since. He built his life here—getting married, raising two children, and actively contributing through local sports associations, Scouts Canada, and school councils. A businessman, entrepreneur, and policy advisor, he advised the Green Party of Canada on AI policy and chaired the Constitution Renewal Commission. Bruno has also led rallies with local groups to protect Halton’s Greenbelt, farms, and wildlife, advocating for the community’s natural heritage.

Megan is a chemical engineering graduate working in the automotive industry. Raised in Burlington, she is a graduate of Nelson High School and the University of Waterloo (BASc). She currently lives in Burlington with her husband, Michael, and their dog. Megan was elected as the Vice-President, Education for the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association, advocating for students to the municipal, provincial and federal governments. Megan enjoys quilting and playing board games, and is an active member of the Burlington Curling Club.

Kyle Hutton is your Ontario Green Party candidate for the next Member of Provincial Parliament for Burlington. He has lived in Burlington for over two decades and is dedicated to building more opportunity for everyone in his community. Kyle works for an environmental non-profit and is running a full campaign aimed at sending another Green MPP to Queen’s Park, with a focus on building affordable homes, fixing healthcare and education, and putting people before profits.

Kaniz Mouli is a successful business leader in the financial services sector. She has over a decade of experience working in both the private and public sector providing strategic advice and leading large transformation initiatives. Kaniz holds an MBA from Queen’s University and a Bachelor of Commerce. She has also been recognized as a Top 40 under 40 by a local Board of Trade. Kaniz lives in Oakville North-Burlington with her husband and young son Zain.

Andréa Grebenc is a dedicated leader, educator, and lifelong Burlington resident committed to continuous improvement. With over 20 years of experience teaching at McMaster University and a strong background in information technology, public service, and as a business owner, she brings integrity and passion to every initiative. As a former school board trustee and chair, and community champion, Andréa believes in building stronger communities through informed decision-making, accessibility, and meaningful connections. Learn more at andrea4burlington.ca

Diane Downey is a Game Design graduate from Sheridan and a game designer with two games on Steam. She fell in love with Oakville when she moved here in 2016 with her family of her parents and twin brothers. Diane volunteers as a Church School Helper at Knox Presbyterian and participates in several NPD equity committees, from Disability Justice to Indigenous and 2SLGBTQIA+ Rights. In her spare time, Diane practises barebow archery and moderates on Twitch for friends.

My name is Ali Hosny. For the last 22+ years Canada and Oakville have been our home, where my wife, Nadia, and I have built our life together with our dog, Kiwi. I believe in hard work, and looking out for each other. I stay informed, think critically, and always look for ways to improve. In my free time, I enjoy reading, exploring new places, and spending time with family and friends. I love our community and always enjoy a good conversation.

Nikki Wesley shares the journey that brought Amelia Humphrey into a unique school in Burlington.

Reporter Nikki Wesley has been working with the Humphrey family to share this feature on their day to day life. Introducing Amelia.