Logan Staats Turns Sleepless Winter into Summer Folk Songs
“Beware of the black one,” Logan says. “The cat?” I ask. “No, the rooster,” he laughs. Crowing could be heard from beyond the front porch as I arrive at his place on the reserve in […]
Articles by Allana Mc Dougall
The Weather Network Teams Up with the North American Indigenous Games
When buzz began to circulate that The Weather Network (TWN) would be making an announcement with executives and ambassadors of the North American Indigenous Games present, questions abounded: Would TWN broadcast the games? If […]
Y U NO Women, JUNOS?
The 2017 Juno awards are set to take place at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa this weekend. Canada’s best will be in attendance and on stage, but after looking at the nominations list, one wonders: […]
The Honouring: More to Canada’s history than 150 years
Kaha:Wi Dance Theatre was at Sheridan College on Wednesday to increase awareness of Indigenous Student Services, foster reconciliation, and to invite the Oakville and college community to an upcoming performance of The Honouring at Oakville […]
2017 World Junior Synchronized Skating Championships
Nineteen teams from 14 countries will compete for gold this weekend at the 2017 World Junior Synchronized Skating Championships in Mississauga, Ontario. Representing Canada at this event; Burlington’s own silver medalists Nexxice Junior and Canadian […]
Marijuana dispensaries: Time to clear the smoke
One day after Cannabis Culture opened shop in Brantford, Ontario, it was sealed off with yellow tape and shut down by police. Marijuana dispensaries have popped up in as many cities as they have been […]
Oakville steeped with rich black history
Story by Allana McDougall, Video produced by Aidan Gutman February is Black History Month and there are a number of events for you to attend! Oakville has a rich black history to be explored. Here’s […]
Increase in DUI arrests in Halton over 2016 holiday season
Whether it was the loss a loved one, a favourite celebrity icon, or a job last year, many of us were glad to say, ‘Good riddance’ to 2016. While December brings festivities and closure to […]