New Ethnic Supermarket Nearly Open

A new grocery store is coming to Burlington! Located in the former Staples location at 1881 Fairview Street, the space is being converted into an ethnic supermarket, bringing a wide mix of global groceries to the city, and is expected to open in late October or early November 2026.

The store is part of a chain that also operates locations in Milton and Guelph. Shoppers can expect Asian, Indian, Middle Eastern, and other international products, along with fresh produce, meat and halal options, seafood, a bakery, and a food court known for hot prepared meals.

Their goal is to provide a one-stop shop for a multicultural shopping experience that offers residents competitive value.

Burlington residents have an opportunity to volunteer and help clean up cigarette litter along the city’s waterfront as part of the Unsmoke Butt Blitz campaign.

The cleanup will take place Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. at BurlingtonGreen Environmental Association, located at 1094 Lakeshore Rd. The event, led by A Greener Future, forms part of a Canada-wide effort to collect 1.5 million cigarette butts during April and September 2026.

Cigarette butts account for about one in five pieces of litter found during A Greener Future shoreline cleanups. Since 2015, volunteers have collected more than 6.3 million cigarette butts for recycling through TerraCycle Canada.

With this mission, A Greener Future hopes to share the campaign’s environmental impact.

With the election around the corner, Lisa Kearns, Marianne Meed Ward, and Rory Nisan participated in a debate at St. Christopher’s Church and addressed issues affecting Burlington residents. The chat included their thoughts and residents' questions on homelessness, housing, data centres, and strong-mayor powers at a public forum.

The candidates offered differing views on municipal leadership and local issues. Kearns discussed changes to homelessness services, Meed Ward highlighted existing housing initiatives, while Nisan called for action on housing affordability and homelessness.

Learn more about your candidates as election day approaches on Oct. 26.

🌱 Battle continues over quarry expansion

The Appleby Line Street Festival brought Burlington residents together for a day filled with local businesses, family fun, and community spirit.

Attendees explored the festival while connecting with local businesses offering freebies, special discounts, and promotions, while kiddos enjoyed a bouncy castle, fun games, and face painting, making the event a great outing for the whole family.

The festival also gave residents a chance to discover what local businesses had to offer while supporting the people and organizations that help make the community vibrant. With plenty to see, do, and enjoy, the Appleby Line Street Festival was a fun way for Burlington residents to celebrate their community and support local businesses (and devour a hot, fresh doughnut or 10).

A Burlington dealership launched its annual Thanksgiving Food Drive this September in partnership with The Burlington Food Bank to support local families in need. Unique Jeep Dodge Ram Chrysler is collecting non-perishable food donations throughout the month for the Burlington Food Bank.

Community members are encouraged to drop off donations at Unique Chrysler, located at 915 Walkers Line. The initiative aims to support individuals and families across the region during the holiday season.

Organizers say every contribution, big or small, can make a meaningful difference. Residents can help by stopping by the dealership and donating non-perishable food items before the end of September.

Monday, September 21
☁️ Mainly cloudy
High: 16°C | Low: 7°C

Tuesday, September 22
⛅ A mix of sun and cloud
High: 17°C | Low: 9°C

Wednesday, September 23
☀️ Sunny
High: 18°C | Low: 7°C