Check out this beautiful listing from Peggy MacIsaac at Right at Home on Locust Street:

Starting in 2026, any grocery store that sells beer or wine in Ontario will also have to take back empty bottles. The idea is to make alcohol easier to buy, but many small store owners say it’s just too much. They don’t have the space for piles of dirty bottles, and they don’t like the idea of keeping them near food.

Because of this, some grocers are planning to stop selling alcohol altogether. The Closer Look podcast recently sat down with Gary Sands of the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers to talk about the issue. It’s a story that could change how we shop for wine and beer in the future. Check out the video above. ⬆️

National Forest Week is in full swing, and BurlingtonGreen is inviting residents to take part in activities that highlight the beauty and importance of our local trees. Running through Saturday, September 27, the celebration offers something for everyone, whether you enjoy learning, planting, or capturing nature through a camera lens.

This evening, Wednesday, September 24, residents can join an Ask an Arborist webinar to get tips from a tree care expert. Then on Saturday morning, September 27, the community is welcome to gather at Pathfinder Park for a hands-on tree planting workshop. The week also includes a photo contest, open until Saturday, giving everyone a chance to showcase their favourite trees and possibly win a prize.

🎨 Burlington Art Gallery Receives $100k Funding

👨‍🍳 Oakville Restaurants Earn Michelin Recognition

Burlington’s Evan Budz earned first prize at the European Union Contest for Young Scientists in Latvia last week for his AI-powered bionic sea turtle robot, designed to monitor aquatic ecosystems and coral health. He also received the Ellison Scholars Award, which includes a trip to Oxford University.

Congrats Evan on making your hometown proud with this incredible achievement!

Next Tuesday, September 30, the City of Burlington will mark Orange Shirt Day with a public gathering at Spencer Smith Park starting at 5 p.m. The evening will include opening remarks, a Walk for Reconciliation and Peace, and a Tobacco Ceremony, offering residents a meaningful way to reflect on the legacy of residential schools. Attendees are encouraged to wear orange shirts and moccasins in solidarity.

Wednesday, September 24
🌤️ Partly sunny
High: 20°C | Low: 18°C

Thursday, September 25
⛅ Cloud breaks, breezy + a couple of showers
High: 22°C | Low: 16°C

Friday, September 26
🌥️ Mostly cloudy with a brief shower
High: 23°C | Low: 16°C