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In Community Spotlight you’ll find stories about local organizations contributing to the Arts, Education, Healthcare, Sports, Environment, and Social Services of Greater Hamilton-Burlington.

ArcelorMittal Joins Forces With The Ontario Lung Association

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Today is “Weedless Wednesday” and to celebrate the Ontario Lung Association launched its acclaimed province-wide smoking cessation program, Quit & Get Fit, at ArcelorMittal Dofasco.

Now in its third year, Quit & Get Fit, funded by the Government of Ontario, highlights the benefits of exercise to help someone quit smoking. The program is based on research that shows physical activity …

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Dofasco Trail and Bird Watching – What Gives This Winter?

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If you haven't been out enjoying the mild winter yet, you are missing out on an incredible birding season in Hamilton. So far this January there have been two hot spots for birds in Hamilton, one, along the Bayfront Trail below Dundurn Castle, where significant rare warblers have been found since the middle of December. Which leaves the second hotspot, the Dofasco Trail. The east end of the Do…

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ArcelorMittal Dofasco Christmas Toy and Food Drive

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As Christmas Eve approaches the employees of ArcelorMittal Dofasco are wrapping up their 99th annual Christmas toy and food drive.

Yes for now close to 100 years, employees have been hosting many BBQ's, casual days, bake sales, walkathons, chocolate bar sales, food drives and much more throughout the year to raise money to support their local community.

Many ArcelorMittal Dofasco emplo…

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United Way Gift & Community Challenge

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As the United Way of Burlington & Greater Hamilton’s 2011 Campaign enters into its final month, the organization is nearly halfway to reaching their goal of $6,999,999.

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It’s not easy to learn on an empty stomach

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Imagine trying to concentrate, when all you can think about are hunger pangs and having something to eat. This is the reality faced by many children and youth arriving at school without any food to sustain them an entire school day.

Halton Food for Thought operates 140 breakfast, healthy snack and emergency lunch programs throughout Halton Region. Programs are unique reflecting each schoo…

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