Sean Malcolmson, principal at Queen's Rangers School, promised to kiss a pig if 80 percent of the students participated in the MS Read-A-Thon. The students raised close to $2,000 for multiple sclerosis, sooooo...Mr. Malcolmson had to "pucker up."

Alix Nikulka met Trish, the cat.

Colin Whyte walked two-year old Watson, a bloodhound

Ken and Judy Taylor sample delicious desserts from Jack di Salvia, M&M Meat Shops.

Dundas catcher Mark Terrana takes a big cut during an at-bat in the Chiefs' home opener last week. The team hopes to avenge a big loss to league powerhouse Etobicoke in a rematch at home Sunday afternoon.

Courtney Evers and Bill Mous rehearse for their summer wedding

Megan and Sarah enjoy the afternoon tea.

Hamilton politicians approved spending $830,000 for a program they hope will curtail the wide-spread infestation of the gypsy moths.

Mother's Day treatTreat your mother to an afternoon of music presented by STRATA Vocal Ensemble. The performance will feature music from the Renaissance to the 21st century, including Canadian composers Ruth Watson Henderson, Stephen Chatman, Paul Halley and Stephen Hatfield. It takes place Sunday, May 11 at 3 p.m., MacNeill Baptist Church, 1145 King St. W. Tickets are $12, $9 seniors, $6 students and are available at the door. See www.stratavocalensemble.ca.