FULL OF STEAM Four-year-old Matthew Whiteley helps dad Jason carry wood to his steam engine during the 48th annual Steam-Era held over the Labour Day weekend at the Milton Fair Grounds. The favourable weather drew about 4,000 people to the event, which organizers say is on par with last year's turnout. See more Steam-Era photos on our slideshow page.
Matt Osborne served as a ground soldier the first time he went to Afghanistan.
Pte. Matt Osborne relaxes by playing video games before he returns to Afghanistan tomorrow.
John Devonshire
David Anderson
BACK TO SCHOOL: Yesterday saw students, and parents, get back into the school routine. Here, students cross Martin Street, with the assistance of crossing guard Louise Davis, on their way to the first day of classes at Martin Street School. Police urge all motorists to use extra care in school zones and to be mindful of reduced speed limits.
Newly-installed solar panels at Country Court plaza will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by three tons.
READY TO RUN Nicole Chuchmach makes an emotional address before the run, held in memory of her mom Sophie who died of colorectal cancer. The start of the run drew more than 200 people to Ned Devine's. Raising awareness of the disease, the trio will run from Milton to New York City over the next eight weeks.
READY TO RUN (from left) Nicole Chuchmach, Jill Harper and Natalie Atkinson share a moment before heading out on Sophie's Run Monday morning. The start of the run drew more than 200 people to Ned Devine's. Raising awareness of the disease, the trio will run from Milton to New York City over the next eight weeks.
HOLDING COURT: A 905-519 player goes up for a shot as a Fighting Walruses opponent tries to block him during the recent Shooting for Angels 3-on-3 charity basketball tournament at E.C. Drury. The fourth annual event -- in memory of lifelong friends and prominent Drury alumni Mike Maynard and Doug Burns -- drew 38 teams and raised roughly $12,000 for Lawson Ministries (branch of Salvation Army) and the Milton District Hospital Foundation.
READY FOR THE RUN: Albert Streef gets a big hug from daughters Jillian (left) and Fallon as they prepare for the upcoming Milton Terry Fox Run.
Mike O'Shea
