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We lost an incredible person earlier this year. Maureen Worron-Sauvé left a huge legacy in Hamilton as an entrepreneur, and around the world for her advocacy for the scleroderma community. Join the first annual Walk to honour her legacy and to continue the work of finding better treatments and a cure for scleroderma, an absolute horrific disease.
Saturday June 20
1pm
On the field at Hamilton Stadium
Go to scleroderma.ca to sign up or visit Scleroderma Canada
YWCA Hamilton had a very memorable event yesterday, a Rainbow Reading Party with local author Chris Paul Rainbows! As Chris noted, the YWCA has always stood up for gender equity, and belonging. What a delight it was to see the kids interact with the extraordinarily talented Chris and the message of their book, Guinea Pigs Don't Wear Pants: every child is special exactly who they are.
YWCA Hamilton positively impacts 12,000 people annually across 33 community-based locations!
The Rainbow Reading Party and celebration of Belonging was made possible by a City of Hamilton Ward 2 Community Grant.
To learn more and support YWCA Hamilton’s programs and services for women, girls and gender-diverse people, check out their website at www.ywcahamilton.org
06/15/2026
"Leaven House opened in January this year, and immediately became a local favourite.
Owner Samantha Gardner says it has been a dream of hers to open a bakery and café for a long time.
“I had always been passionate about making yummy things for people. I'd say that food is my love language. I started doing cakes on the side for friends and family a few years ago. The opportunity presented itself in a time that was a bit transitional for me.”
Gardner and her family had just moved to Waterdown from Toronto. She says a career in human resources for a cosmetic company “had taken a positive turn, though I felt uncertain if it was what I wanted to do long-term. I saw a lease sign in the window of this perfect little house. From there things sort of just aligned perfectly and I took the jump.”
Gardner says Waterdown is unique in that, while growing, it has managed to hold on to its small-town charm.
“And it's almost like living in a Hallmark movie. My family also has another business, Ridgeway Florist, here in town so we get to work close by and stay connected.”
Leaven House is a true family business.
Gardner’s mother is an artist and her work is showcased and sold from the café’s walls. Her sister, who now operates the flower shop since their mother has semi-retired, provides beautiful arrangements that are also for sale."
➡️ Read the rest of my latest article in Hamilton City Magazine:
https://hamiltoncitymagazine.ca/leaven-house-has-risen-in-waterdown-village/
Follow & visit Leaven House
📍297 Dundas St.E. Waterdown
Streetfest is on until 6pm today, June 6!
Hey Dundas friends! If you have a senior in your family who needs some company, or someone to take them out shopping etc, connect with Monika of Lean on Me. You probably recognize Monika from the store she used to run downtown Dundas called Sell it 2 Wear it Inc. Consignment Boutique. Monika is also a partner in our Hamilton Fempreneurs Dundas events.
Follow at https://www.instagram.com/leanonmedundas/
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| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 5pm |
