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Ecuador recaptures gang leader wanted in the United States more than a year after his prison escape

3 days ago | burlingtontoday.com | Gonzalo Solano |Gabriela Molina

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — A fugitive drug trafficker wanted by authorities in Ecuador and the United States was recaptured more than a year after he escaped from prison in the Andean nation, Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa announced Wednesday.
Iran's leader rejects calls to surrender and warns that intervention would harm the US

1 week ago | burlingtontoday.com | Joseph Krauss |Jon Gambrell |Julia Frankel

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran's supreme leader rejected U.S. calls for surrender in the face of more Israeli strikes Wednesday and warned that any military involvement by the Americans would cause “irreparable damage to them." European diplomats prepared to hold talks with Iran on Friday.
96-year-old Burlington coach recognized for lifetime of community impact - BurlingtonToday.com

1 week ago | burlingtontoday.com | Calum O'Malley

Ward Russell helped to coach young athletes at Central High School for more than three decades and has received a Don Green Award of Distinction in addition to being named a Remarkable Resident semifinalist
FATHER'S DAY COLUMN: Love, peace and music: My Dad Jivin' Johnny, a true original

1 week ago | burlingtontoday.com | Andrew Philips

There's one thing about the man some knew as Johnny, others as John, Red, Phil, Grandpapa or in my case, simply Dad. Jivin' Johnny truly was larger than life…a true original. I was fortunate enough to be there on the ground floor for 58 of his 81 years and could clearly see the positive effect he always seemed to have on others. His generosity and kindness towards every single person he met, simply knew no bounds. For me, it proved to be an interesting twist.
Which Halton daycares are part of the $10-a-day program?

2 weeks ago | burlingtontoday.com | Bambang Sadewo

As demand for affordable childcare grows, particularly at centres participating in the $10-a-day program, only a fraction of available spaces can be offered to families due to limited provincial funding. Here’s a list of daycare operators that are offering reduced fees to families under the federal-provincial CWELCC system. This year, the region received 55 applications requesting over 5,300 spaces — about five times the spots the province allocated.
‘Remarkable man’: Halton mourns the passing of Hadfield patriarch

2 weeks ago | burlingtontoday.com | Steve LeBlanc

As the engine hummed to life -- spooking the Mazemoor Farm horses -- loved ones took turns taxiing up and down the pasture in Roger Hadfield’s cherished Stampe biplane. It was a fitting tribute to the beloved patriarch of the ‘First Family of Canadian Flight’, who passed away suddenly Saturday. He was 91. “He was my Teacher, Parent, Leader, Guardian, Captain, and Partner,” son Dave shared on Facebook Monday afternoon, with members of the down-to-earth family gathered at the Milton homestead.
From cars to clippers: How a college student found his calling in barbering

2 weeks ago | burlingtontoday.com | Kathy Yanchus

La’Mario Rodney was certain he would wind up working under the hoods of cars after high school. “I’ve always been into cars you know, I’ve always thought that I was gonna eventually end up in a garage somewhere working on expensive cars,” said the now 21-year-old third year Fanshawe College business marketing student.
What's on this weekend in Burlington

2 weeks ago | burlingtontoday.com | Chris Arnold

It’s a good weekend to be a dad - or so I’m told. On TV there is the U.S. Open and the Montreal Grand Prix, while around here, live music takes over downtown. Here’s what’s on this weekend in Burlington. Friday, June 13 Canada’s largest free music festival returns to Burlington with acts like Big Wreck and Junkhouse taking stage. This event runs all weekend, and is accompanied by vendors, food, rides, and games. For more information, click here.
Food safety complaints lead to temporary closure of 19 Halton sites last year

2 weeks ago | burlingtontoday.com | Bambang Sadewo

Halton Region investigated 424 food safety complaints in 2024, many linked to suspected food-borne illness or poor handling at restaurants and other food establishments, according to the latest report. In some cases, the concerns led to temporary closures. Nineteen food premises were shut down after inspectors found health hazards during inspections or investigations, but all were allowed to reopen once the issues were resolved.
Spotlight: Local business is voted ‘Best Gym’ two years in a row

2 weeks ago | burlingtontoday.com | Katie Corcoran

For the second time, The Fitness Firm has won a BurlingtonToday Reader Favourite award in the gym category. The Aldershot business has been open since 1998, and has grown a dedicated community of members in those 27 years. One of those members is Mike Canham, who joined The Fitness Firm in its very first year and has stuck with them ever since. “The atmosphere at the club is consistently welcoming, comfortable, and professional.