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The provincial government released a 26-page back-to-school plan, outlining what is expected for the 2021/2022 school year.

Open water swimmer and lawyer, Robert McGlashan swam 42 km across Lake Ontario on Monday, Aug.2. He began his swim at Glow Beach in Coronation Park in Oakville and ended in Port Dalhousie in St. Catharines. Robert aimed to raise $100,000 for World Wildlife Fund Canada. Go to swimforchange.ca for details.

Member of Parliament Adam van Koeverden and Minister Gould announced, on July 20, funding for Conservation Halton under the Two Billion Trees Program from Natural Resources Canada.

Covid-19 has put a damper on the Sound of Music Festival once again this year. But, it's not all gone.

Open water swimmer and lawyer, Robert McGlashan is embarking on a 42km swim across Lake Ontario this Saturday, July 31. McGlashan aims to raise $100-thousand for World Wildlife Fund Canada. McGlashan is starting in Port Dalhousie at 6am and will end at Glow Beach in Coronation Park, in Oakville, between 8-9:30pm. For details, go to swimforchange.ca.

Halton Region is closing two vaccines clinics at Oakville Memorial Hospital and Joseph Brant Hospital. Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward says it's no longer needed.

Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Oakville MP Anita Anand announced Canada has received 66-million Covid-19 vaccine doses ahead of schedule. The announcement was done at the Innomar Strategies distribution centre in Milton, Ontario on July 27. President of Innomar Strategies, Guy Payette, says it has been a monumental time for the company. Footage courtesy of CPAC.

The Blue Origin successfully completed New Shepard’s first human civilian flight on July 20. Oakville resident and retired astronaut Dr. Dave Williams talks about what this means for the future of space exploration and mankind.

Cindy McDonell, SVP Clinical Programs and EOC (Emergency Centre Operations) Incident Commander Halton Healthcare; Dr. Ananda Ghosh, Infectious Disease Specialist, Halton Healthcare; Mary McPherson, CEO, Oakville Hospital Foundation will share insights into Why A Community Response to Covid-19 Matters. 

Risposta Bistro is open once again for indoor dining, but they've also significantly expanded their outdoor space. They grow some of their produce right on site, and source what they need from local farmers. The menu is updated extremely frequently, so there is always something new to try. For more information or to book reservations visit: rispostabistro.com

Development at Fairview Street and Drury Lane will go ahead. However, the City of Burlington is working with the developer to come to a common ground when it comes to height and density.