Good morning Burlington. Happy Friday!

Here is what to expect in today’s issue:

  • 📰 Grocer Plans, Transit Changes & Housing Trends

  • 🤝 Charity Funding Opportunities

  • 📅 Some events to keep you busy!

Thanks for being part of our growing community, let’s dive in!

~ Nick

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🛒 Mystery Grocer Eyes North Burlington

North Burlington could soon see a new grocery store move into the old Toys R Us at Appleby and Dundas. An application has been put forward to convert the space, with no major changes needed to the building.

The chain’s name is still a secret, but council will vote next week. If approved, the store would bring fresh energy to the area and give locals another spot to shop.

🚉 Weekend GO Train Disruption Ahead

Heads up for Lakeshore West riders: there will be no GO Train service between Oakville and Exhibition on Saturday, Sept. 13 and Sunday, Sept. 14. The pause is to allow for important track work that will improve future service.

If you’re traveling that weekend, be sure to double-check schedules before heading out, as service will look a little different than usual.

🏡 Burlington Home Prices Slide

In August, the average home in Burlington sold for $1.08 million, down 3.1 per cent from July and almost 9 per cent lower than last year.

Even with lower prices, the market was busy. Sales jumped nearly 40 per cent compared to last August, and there were more listings for buyers to choose from. Detached homes averaged $1.4 million, while condos were closer to $597,000.

📰 More News

🥫 Charities Can Apply for $100K Food Aid

Canadian charities are being invited to apply for a share of $500,000 in funding from iA Financial Group, with up to $100,000 available per project. The contest focuses on tackling food insecurity, which now affects about 16 per cent of households in Ontario.

Groups can submit ideas until October 12, 2025. Last year, Food4Kids Halton was one of the winners, showing how local organizations can make a big impact.

🔑 On The Market

Check out this beautiful listing from Joanne Ardron at Royal Lepage on 4180 Lakeshore Road:

Can you guess the price?
Click here for a reveal

Friday, September 12
⛅ Mostly cloudy
High: 20°C | Low: 16°C

Saturday, September 13
🌦️ Some sun, then showers later
High: 24°C | Low: 16°C

Sunday, September 14
⛅ Sun and clouds mixed
High: 22°C | Low: 16°C

Events

💃 Salsa Bachata Experience – Monthly Social
Fri 9/12 @ 8:30PM
West Plains United Church

🌸 Fleurs de Villes: Downton Abbey
Fri-Sun 9/12-9/21
Royal Botanical Gardens

🥕 Burlington Farmers’ Market
Sat 9/13, Wed 9/17 @ 8AM-2PM
Burlington Centre

🧘 Yoga at the Gardens
Sat 9/13 @ 9AM
Royal Botanical Garden

💆 Burlington Beauty, Health & Wellness Expo
Sat 9/13 @ 10AM-3PM
Burlington Lions Club

🎃 dReadCon – Horror & Dark Fiction
Sat 9/13 @ 11AM-5PM
3063 South Service Rd, Burlington

🍔 Food for Feedback – Free Community BBQ
Sat 9/13 @ 12PM-4PM
Central Park

🎉 Orchard Picnic 2025
Sat 9/13 @ 12PM-4PM
Orchard Community Park

🧘 Sunrise Yoga in the Park
Sat 9/13 @ 4PM-9PM
Spencer Smith Park

📚 Fall in Love with Canadian Romance
Sat 9/13 @ 6PM-8PM
Indigo Burlington Centre

🎨 FRIENDS Themed Paint Night
Sat 9/13 @ 7PM-9PM
Williams Fresh Cafe, Burlington

🏃 Burlington Terry Fox Run
Sun 9/14
Spencer Smith Park

🤝 Sunday Morning Networking
Sun 9/14 @ 8:30AM-11:30AM
Williams Fresh Cafe, Burlington

💃 Bollywood Dance Workshops – Naach For Fun
Sun 9/14 @ 1:30PM-6:30PM
3410 Mainway, Burlington

🍰 Dessert Walking Tours
Sun 9/14 @ 9:30PM-11:30PM
Downtown Burlington

🕺 Hustle for Beginners
Tue 9/16 @ 3AM
Simply Ballroom Burlington

🎯 QB Cornhole Summer League
Tue 9/16 @ 2AM
QB Sports Bar Grill Games

📚 BPL Book Club – The Dictionary of Lost Words
Tue 9/16 @ 2PM-3PM
Aldershot Library, Program Room

🎤 Rufus Wainwright w/ Rose Cousins
Wed 9/17 @ 7PM
Hendrie Park

🚶 Walking Group
Wed 9/17 @ 6PM-9PM
City View Park

🎸 Live Music

Friday

Burlington Brewery | Tragically Hip Tribute | 8PM

Dickens | Cheap Thrills | 10PM

Gator Ted’s | Dirty Pioneers | 7:30PM

Blk Swan | 3MDM | 8PM

Slye Fox | John Rogers | 8:30PM

Blk Swan | Station 31 | 10PM

Saturday

Blk Swan | Derek Palango, Descendants of Dunn | 2PM, 10PM

Nickel Brook Brewing Co | Breaking Levee Duo | 3PM

Carrigan Arms | Warren Jones | 3PM

The Block Co, Edison Room | Tom Savage | 7PM

Gator Ted’s | New Country Night – Hillbilly Martini | 7:30PM

Burlington Brewery | Tragically Hip Tribute | 8PM

Slye Fox | REWIND – Classic Rock Experience | 8:30PM

Shooterville Billiards Bar & Grill | Powerglide – 70s & 80s Rock Night | 9PM

Dickens | Sunday Noise | 10PM

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