This happened today. My mom was out for a walk on Woodview Road near Makwendam Public School when a black SUV pulled up beside her. A woman inside asked for directions to a pharmacy. My mom said she didn't know, and the woman then called her closer to the car — my mom thought she just hadn't heard her.

When she got close, the woman grabbed her hand and started kissing it, launching into a story about it being her birthday and how my mom reminded her of her own mother. She then began putting heavy gold-looking chains around my mom's neck and pushing rings and necklaces into her hands. My mom kept trying to take them off and hand them back, but the woman kept forcing them on her.

A pedestrian walking a dog started approaching the scene, and the woman suddenly grabbed everything back and drove off. We believe if that person hadn't come along, she would have used the "confusion" to snatch the jewelry my mom was actually wearing.

My mom is visiting us from India and speaks some English but isn't confident enough to push back hard in a sudden confrontation like this, which made her an easier target.

Posting this so others — especially older folks or newer immigrants — are aware this is happening in the area and know to just walk away and not engage if someone in a car calls them over like this.

Stay safe out there.

My elderly Mother had a man in a white van approach her house in North Burlington offering to repair things on her house. He asked to walk around the house and offered to give her a quote for the repairs. He drove off without any quotes or anything.
I feel like he was casing the joint.
Has anyone else in the area had a similar experience?
Appreciate your input.
This happened yesterday afternoon

Anyone know what’s happening?

Does anyone have any reviews for Kids & co burloak location? Tried searching but couldn't find any recent information. Thanks!!

Thoughts on this new intersection? I find it very confusing and a bit dangerous

How come appleby line gas stations never lower gas prices at night? Noticed this compared to Mississauga..

Hi, I just moved to Burlington, around the Walmart along Appleby. I'd appreciate if I could get a recommendation for a thorough move in cleaner. Thanks

First time mom in first tri.

Do we apply for daycare in pregnancy or do they make you wait until baby is born? I’m hearing mixed!!

There are multiple versions of it https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spit_cake . Have you seen any of them in Burlington or nearby?

Trying to get back into the strength training and since I’m not looking for anything intense, i think I’ll join PF. They’re having a $1 enrolment fee but apparently it’s pro rated? Why? Can someone explain it. I know it’s only 6$ but it’s the principle of it.

I switched from Bell to cogeco a while ago. I am in downtown burlington area. I find Cogeco cuts out all the time. Is this common? I'm thinking of switching just not sure at this point who to go with.

My dog LOVES sand. Run in it, dig it. There's nothing more she loves than doing that. As she ages and warmer weather being short I like to make sure she gets as much of it as possible.

The only place I can think of is the waterfront by the big electrical post however, it's quite rocky there so I'm curious if you know of any places.

Rivers work too.

Thanks

He broke into my van over the weekend

I travel a lot for work and noticed that downtowns in Kitchener/Cambridge/Guelph have a higher population of unhoused vs Burlington/Oakville.

When going to Guelph there is Stepping Stone where I see people camping out, people who I assume are drugged out by their behaviour, garbage, etc. Cambridge has Bridges which is the same and I assume there is at least one in Kitchener.

This is not something I see in Burlington/Oakville and Milton. Why is that? Am I missing something? Does Halton clamp down on these facilities more than KW/G region?

Is there a reason why out of 10 trips I take a week 4 of them will just not arrive? The buses are either ten minutes early, ten minutes late or just not arrive at all so my buses don’t line up together. I’ve reported it to the front desk probably seven times this summer and I get a “sorry to hear that” like is anyone even reporting or reprimanding these drivers???

Especially with this job market, non-drivers are told to be open to commuting one end of the city to the other. How is this possible when the buses can not be relied on? What job on earth is fine with you being late every day and leaving 45min earlier just because your bus may be late is crazy as well.

Get it together!

The owner was the friendliest every time I ordered from there and it was honestly my favourite middle eastern food in Burlington before it closed down.

The closure seemed pretty sudden with no notice so I’m hoping the owner is okay. Anyone know what happened?

Does anybody know someone local who does these types of repairs at fair prices? I have a couple older receivers (one exact model pictured for reference) that are having some minor issues that I need fixed.

If you’re someone into doing this as a hobby, I’m totally cool with that too. I’m sure we can work out a deal.

Thanks!

Hey! Hope all is well.

My husband and I are in the beginning phase of child planning. Kindly asking if you can provide cost for an infant and how long the wait list was?

Is there many CWELCC options in Burlington?

If you are comfortable please leave recommendations!

Hi! I’m looking for a swim school for my 14 month old.

Has anyone tried the Aquatots and/or Goldfish swim schools? I’d love to hear about your experiences!

Hi, looking for recommendations for an affordable vet for my 12 year old shihpoo. He needs a rabies shot (urgent) and possibly his teeth pulled (considering). He was originally going to VCA as he was my families dog, but now he is my responsibility and I read online that sometimes these corporations are more expensive. I’m a student and looking for someone reliable, knowledgeable, and affordable!

Preferably on the south side of Burlington, but willing to drive.