Videos

Looking to the future, Black Firefighters would like to see more BIPOC apply for the career and discuss possible current roadblocks to seeing that happen.

In this segment Michael Harrison, the first person of colour hired by Oakville Fire shares his perspective starting in the 80s. We then speak with current Fire Captain Chris Porter to check in on the climate for Black Firefighters working in Oakville today. 

Black firefighters have had a long uphill battle to be permitted to help their communities in times of emergency.

With local arenas closed, residents are taking the ice into their own hands building neighbourhood rinks with the assistance of the City of Burlington.

James Wesley Hill was a remarkable man who helped hundreds of American slaves escape on the underground railroad landing in Oakville. The Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate has created a Black History Exhibit that can be viewed from the courtyard.

The Neal family dropped off the final food donations and delivered a huge cheque from their month long bottle drive. Ten year old Emmett hopes this will inspire others in the community to help out.

Glen Eden opened its hills today for the first time in 2021 and with the weekend snowfall the conditions are pretty near perfect.

Milton's Donna Hart and Barry Tsuruda were avid cyclists. When Donna's health started to deplete, they discovered her heart was failing and she would need a transplant.

Lynda Simmons invites you to participate in a new Burlington initiative that will create a book of the community's stories capturing our collective experience during the pandemic. For more information go to www.writingtherollercoaster.com