Jersey Mike's Coming to Burlington

Blue Zone Summer Kickoff Free Play

Join Blue Zone Courts on Saturday, June 13 for a full day of FREE outdoor pickleball and padel.

Whether you’re an experienced player or trying the sport for the first time, this is a great opportunity to enjoy outdoor play, meet new people, and connect with the local pickleball & padel community. Bring friends, family, or come on your own and enjoy a day on the courts.

The event features free outdoor court play throughout the day, food and drinks available on-site, music, and a welcoming atmosphere for players of all ages and skill levels.

Everyone is welcome!

Please note: Courts must still be reserved for June 13. To book a free outdoor court, call Blue Zone Courts at 905-582-3600 or reserve through the Blue Zone Courts app up to three days in advance.

Kick off the summer season with a full day of outdoor play, community, and fun!

Jersey Mike’s is officially coming to Burlington.

The chain’s Instagram account recently included Burlington in its next wave of opening announcements, alongside several other cities across Ontario, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and B.C.

The location is set for 3121 Appleby Line inside the RUDY Burgers plaza, with no opening date announced yet. The Burlington restaurant is part of Jersey Mike’s larger Canadian expansion, which plans to open 300 locations across the country by 2034.

Founded at the Jersey Shore in 1956, Jersey Mike’s is known for fresh-sliced subs, grilled cheesesteaks, in-store baked bread, and its signature “Mike’s Way” toppings.

A new 30,000 square foot athletic retailer is moving into the former Giant Tiger at 2025 Guelph Line, at the corner of Upper Middle Road.

SVP Sports plans to open in late August or early September, pending a city building permit for renovations. The company is hosting a job fair in late July to hire at least 50 local staff for the store, which will sell athletic footwear, clothing, and accessories.

This will be SVP's 14th location. The fully Canadian owned company has been in business for over 40 years and already has stores from Kingston to Niagara Falls, with recent openings in Kitchener and Pickering. A 15th store is planned for Peterborough this fall.

Two popular June events are drawing crowds to downtown this Saturday. The Moon in June Race and Cruisin' Car Show return to the waterfront and downtown core, bringing road closures with them.

Brant Street from Caroline to Lakeshore will be fully closed from 6am to 10:30pm, along with sections of James and Elgin. Several other roads will see lane closures throughout the day, with most kicking in around 7:15pm.

The city is encouraging residents to park on side streets away from the closures. Bus routes 2, 4, and 10 will also see detours to work around the events.

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Grace United Church is hosting its annual used book sale starting this afternoon, through Saturday, with thousands of donated books priced from $1 to $3.

Adult paperbacks go for $2, hardcovers for $3. Kids' books start at a dollar. Genres range from novels and biographies to cookbooks and self-help.

The sale runs today from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The church is still accepting book donations through this afternoon. Go stock up for summer!

The annual Dog Guides walk brought hundreds of supporters to the Burlington Lions Club grounds this past Monday, raising funds for guide and service dog training programs across Ontario.

The event featured walk routes for participants of all ages, demonstrations from working guide dogs, and family-friendly activities throughout the day. Funds raised go directly to Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides, which provides trained assistance dogs at no cost to Canadians with disabilities.

The Burlington Lions Club has hosted the walk for over a decade, drawing steady crowds each year. This year's turnout was among the strongest yet, organizers say.

Friday, June 5
⛈️ Warm, storms possible
High: 29°C | Low: 19°C

Saturday, June 6
🌦️ Showers possible
High: 25°C | Low: 16°C

Sunday, June 7
⛅ Mix of sun & cloud
High: 25°C | Low: 15°C