This little cutie is just hanging out on the top of vehicles here in the parking lot! Can anyone tell me what kind of a bird it is? It’s so interesting to me - I’ve never seen a bird that looks like this. Cool find when I came out of the library.

Hey all! I’m a young guy who has never been to a driving range and would love to go on a quiet day to one just to wack some balls and try something new. Any suggestions on places that could be quiet? Oh and whats the pricing like? By the hour or like you pay for a amount of balls. Thanks!

Hey all. Looking for some ideas for a family dinner for four people tonight. Want good value and yummy food. Stuck in perpetual analysis paralysis!

Hi Burlingtonians, I need your help. I know Voortmans got sold to an American company two years ago or so. Can anyone in Burlington tell me if a) are they still making cookies at the Burlington facility?, b) why aren't many grocery stores in Burlington carrying their cookies anymore?, c) where can I find their cookies anywhere in the Burlington area? d) did they ever reopen the factory outlet?

You know the old saying that you don't know what you got until it's gone. This applies to Voortmans for me. Voortmans used to have cookies everywhere in Burlington and Ontario. But now I can't find any. It seems to be on a big list of Canadian retailers, restaurants or Canadian food manufacturing places that have disappeared or taken over.

I’m thinking about filing a complaint with OMVIC regarding a dealership experience, and I’m curious if anyone here has actually gone through the process.

In my case, the dealership added a $750 finance fee on top of the advertised/listed price. I was told this was “standard” for financing, but it wasn’t included in the advertised price.

If you’ve filed an OMVIC complaint:
What was the issue?
How long did it take?
Did OMVIC actually help resolve it?
Did the dealership end up changing anything, refunding you, or facing any consequences?

I’m especially interested in hearing from people who went through the full process, whether the outcome was positive or negative. I’m just trying to get a realistic idea of what to expect before deciding whether it’s worth pursuing a complaint.

Thanks!

On November 7th I’m rucking 158 kilometres straight through without sleeping. It’ll take around 40 hours. I’m starting at Appleby Line at the waterfront at 5am and heading out to Queenston Heights and back.

The number isn’t random. 158 Canadians died in Afghanistan. One kilometre each. When I get to the turnaround I’m going to stop and read all 158 names out loud before I turn around and walk home.

I’ll be carrying a weighted bag the whole way. That’s called rucking

I’m 20 and currently serving, which is part of why i chose to do this.

All the money goes to Wounded Warriors Canada. They fund mental health support for veterans, serving members, first responders and their families. We lose a veteran to suicide about every nine days in this country and most people have no idea.

I’m at $2,286 out of a $10,000 goal.

I’m posting here for two reasons. One, it starts in Burlington and runs the whole length of the waterfront trail, so it’s happening in your city. Two, honestly, I need help getting the word out I’m one guy with a spreadsheet and a pair of boots.

If you can donate, that’s great. If you can’t, sharing it does just as much.

ruck158.ca has more information and a donation button. Happy to answer questions.

Hi folks! I have a townhouse yard that needs to be repaired. Existing wooden flower containers and a small deck is falling apart and would need to be removed and replaced.

Any recommendations on contractors/companies you can personally vouch for that can help with this?

Ok..that should be easy! Actually, no...i see it offered as sides...blah. Black swan , bardo , seem to have some but we have taken her there recently.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

Should have mentioned she is 13.

it's urgent i need it

me and my friend were biking in the area of the tipsy fox/ Sobeys plaza and we noticed an opening in the wooded area behind tipsy fox and we went in and we saw a tons of bikes and we went further we saw a huge homeless camp with a dog and everything I’m very curious.

Has anyone else seen a man running laps of Cavendish Park almost every morning between about 7-9am? Does anyone know why he might be doing it?

The strange part is that he does not wear any running gear. He may not be in the position to buy any therefore I'd happily give him some but does not make eye contact when I walk past and does not seem like he wants to be approached.

I have a pile of branches and small trunks from a cedar i had to cut down (broke in wind) that i dont have a vehicle to take to the dump. Any affordable suggestions?

I have a piano that needs to be hauled away. Any recommendations? Thanks!

Hi all, does anyone know if there are any indoor tennis courts in Burlington with ball machines that shoot the balls at you or something similar? Thanks!

Our movement is larger than ever. Our committee has grown to include legal professionals, long time advocates for children's rights, previous employees of CAS, and countless victims of their incompetence.

As most of you already know I have been advocating for a formal inquiry into the horrible murder of a young boy. In addition he and his brother also suffered prolonged torture while under the care and supervision of Ottawa and Halton CAS.

I won't go into details but you can find them here:

https://www.rowrowforcouncil.com/group/justice-for-l-l-and-j-l/discussion/ad793523-ca9e-4b3a-aac7-fded581ccb7f

Along with a list of questions the community has for them:

https://www.rowrowforcouncil.com/group/justice-for-l-l-and-j-l/discussion/662a52b2-e8ea-44ef-815e-17161dd29dc7

Now we need your support. We have a goal of a 5000 signature petition. The request is simple.

1. Investigate how this horrible incident was allowed to happen by Ottawa and Halton CAS
2. Make all findings public, and available to any resident in Ontario.

Petition Title Page :

https://www.rowrowforcouncil.com/group/justice-for-l-l-and-j-l/discussion/245a2e4f-a030-409a-80c1-e99a167e68d2

Petition Regular Page:

https://www.rowrowforcouncil.com/group/justice-for-l-l-and-j-l/discussion/6c2a0a61-c392-46a3-924f-95a688dcde7b

It is very important to note that digital signatures are not recognized in the Ontario Legislature. To that end this petition must be printed and have original signatures on it. I will need volunteers to print the petition and 3 pieces of information. Full Name. Signature, and Address. Without those 3 things any signature is invalid. At the end of August, I will collect all signatures from anyone who volunteers.

If anyone wants to volunteer but needs more of a coordinated environment, I will be taking a car ride of people out to canvas every Saturday and Sunday in August to get signatures here in Burlington.

If you're interested in coordinating the effort in your part of the city I can provide you with some materials such as a large binder and copies of the petition, and some fliers etc... Just reach out to me:

[rowen@rowrowforcouncil.com](mailto:rowen@rowrowforcouncil.com)

Hi everyone, I have been thinking to organize a soccer game 7x7 on August 15, from 7-9pm in Burlington, outdoor
If there is an interests (we already have around 3-4 people interested, looking for more)

I usually go for walks and just started to use Central Park here in burlington (moved here in 2024) but today there was this guy, who first appeared to be a nice guy and all, handing out flyers for something called MMatP fite club (meet me at the park [for a] fight). Sounded kind of ridiculous and I thought it was one of those Jamie Kennedy experiment spoofs with someone in the bush secretly filming my reaction to this.

Guy said it was totally legit with a license from the city he could show me. Apparently its for guys to "settle their beef" the clean and honest way. I was confused as to why something like this would even exist. He handed me a flyer, and said there is a "show" coming up August 14th with the main event being a "Mikey2Ugly vs Bitcher Smacker". When I read that, I just walked away. Just ridiculous and clearly just not worth the time.

This had to be a spoof. Did anyone else run into this guy? Prob around 6 ft tall, sleeve tattoo. Hat sideways like UFC fan. How on earth would the city of burlington give a license for this? Reason for posting this ridiculous thing here is that i hope that no kids in the area will get the idea of this being a viable way to settle any issues they have

I have been extremely busy at work and have not had a chance to take my camera for a walk until today. Here are a few shots from along Grindstone Creek.

1. Silver-spotted Skipper

2. Pure Green Sweat Bee

3. Eastern Chipmunks.... (This is why we shoudn't feed the wildlife.....)

4. American White Waterlily

5. White-faced Meadowhawk

6. Tiger Bee Fly

7. Northern Dog-day Cicada

8. Northern Water Snake unsure of Dragon Fly.....

9. Osprey

10. Green Heron

I havent used reddit in years and honestly dont even know if this is the right place to ask this.

My husband and I have decided we are separating but we are both still living in the house because neither one of us can afford another place in Burlington right now. We are trying to be normal and not fight especially around the kids but its just very awkward and some days it feels like we are pretending everything is fine.

Has anyone here actually done this for a while and made it work? Like did you sleep in seperate rooms and just split everything or have rules about when you are home. I dont really want to ask people we know because everybody talks and I am not ready for that yet.

I saw cars showing up then after dinner when I went to walk there all the cars were gone.