Cara Nickerson

6 days ago | flamboroughtoday.com | Cara Nickerson

When Rockton Elementary School opened in August 2020, the school came with an all new multi-purpose room with a kitchen attached. In the five years that the room has been available to the public, Rockton Elementary School Principal Leanne Tovey said, the room has barely been used, and she says it's time to let the grade school into the space. At Ward 13 Coun.

1 week ago | flamboroughtoday.com | Cara Nickerson

Runners took their first few steps of a 100-mile race around the city limits of Hamilton in Steve Forrest's Carlisle driveway. Participants gathered just as the sun rose on a cool, cloudy Saturday on May 31 - weather some said was perfect for hitting the road. Sixteen runners registered for for the inaugural Trail Terrier Ultra Around Hamilton (TTUAH) and all were buzzing with energy and excitement as they arrived at the starting line.

1 week ago | flamboroughtoday.com | Cara Nickerson

Rainy weather outside didn't stop families from having a blast at the Guy B. Brown Elementary School Fun Fair Wednesday evening. The festivities were moved inside, where families could browse the bake sale, play Plinko, watch the CBY Performing Arts group showcase songs from their upcoming Matilda performance, and much more. Principal Chris Blundsdon's booth at the fair was one of the most popular at the event, which raises money for the school.

1 week ago | flamboroughtoday.com | Cara Nickerson

Taking mental health seriously was the core message behind the latest Empowerment Breakfast at Waterdown District High School. The May 23 event was put on by the Healthy Education About Relationships Team (HEART), spearheaded by former WDHS student Mackenzie Boers and sponsored by the local Rotary Clubs. Last year, the breakfast’s theme focused on gender-based violence and romantic relationships. This year, for the group’s fourth annual event at WDHS, the theme was mental health.

1 week ago | flamboroughtoday.com | Cara Nickerson

King Charles III opened Parliament in Ottawa Tuesday morning by delivering a Throne Speech. The speech, written by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's office and approved by the Crown, outlined the federal government's plans for its new session of parliament. In his speech, King Charles III spoke about the renewed sense of national pride Canadians have felt in recent months, the ever more important role of democracy in Canadian society and asserted Canada's sovereignty.