If you’re looking to catch up on your news, we’ve got you covered!
Here are the biggest stories from this past week, provided in chronological order:
Conservation Halton celebrating Pride with several events in June
Conservation Halton is once again celebrating Pride Month this June with the return of its popular Pride in Nature event series…
Pair of Halton schools win prizes at nationwide I-STEM competition
Students from the Halton District School Board (HDSB) I-STEM program are making national headlines after winning top honours in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition…
Bat in Oakville tests positive for rabies
Halton Region Public Health has confirmed the region’s first case of rabies in 2025 after a bat found near Marine Drive and Bond Street in Oakville tested positive for the virus…
The history behind Milton’s Gillett Point and Lobelia Crescent
What’s in a (street) name…
At least 62 potential crime cases reported in Milton last week
We have the latest crime map update from the Halton Regional Police Service…
Milton Public Library collecting milk bags for good cause
Have some clean, colourful 4L milk bags lying around? Don’t toss them – donate them…
This Milton high school raised over $134,000 for cancer research
Students and staff at Bishop Reding Catholic Secondary School in Milton have surpassed all expectations by raising more than $134,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society during their annual Relay for Life event…
Local basketball camp returning to Milton to help young athletes
Milton residents will soon have the chance to better their skills both on and off the basketball court…
Milton Transit and Milton Public Library teaming up for Read and Ride program once again
Milton Transit and the Milton Public Library are once again teaming up to offer the popular Read and Ride program this summer, giving youth aged 16 and under the chance to ride Milton Transit for free…
Summer programming in Milton begins soon
Get ready to make the most of your summer as registration for Milton’s summer recreation programs opens next week…
Annual summer band camp returning to Halton
Bandology is bringing the beat back to Halton this summer with another exciting week of Band Camp…
Milton Public Library prepping for a busy summer
The Milton Public Library (MPL) is kicking off a season of reading, learning, and giving back with the launch of five exciting summer initiatives…
Additional Residents Units the focus of upcoming public meeting
Milton residents are invited to weigh in on proposed changes to the Town’s zoning regulations at a statutory public meeting…
SIU investigating late-night deaths in Burlington
Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is looking into the death of a 28-year-old man following a police response to a disturbance early in the morning on Tuesday, June 3rd in Burlington…
Halton Police arrest man following “indecent act” in Georgetown
A Halton Hills man has been arrested following an “indecent act act” near the Hungry Hollow trail system…
Thank a Teacher campaign raising funds for local students
As the school year winds down, the Halton Learning Foundation (HLF) is inviting Halton residents to recognize the quiet, powerful impact of local educators through its annual Thank a Teacher campaign…
Jann Arden, Dallas Smith, and more headline FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton’s latest lineup
Get ready for a season of unforgettable live entertainment as the FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton’s new 2025-26 lineup brings a mix of iconic artists, powerful performances, and community favourites to the stage…
Rogers is looking to improve cell service in this part of Milton
A new 40-metre telecommunications tower is being proposed in Milton…
Town of Halton Hills announces events for Indigenous History Month
Throughout June, the Town of Halton Hills is inviting residents to take part in a curated series of arts and culture events honouring Indigenous History Month…
Local high school student takes home first place in worldwide math contest
A Grade 9 student in Oakville is one of the best mathletes in the world after ranking first in the prestigious Caribou Mathematics Contest…
Stolen vehicles being shipped to Iraq recovered by police
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) recently helped in a sweeping auto theft investigation that uncovered an international car-smuggling ring operating across southern Ontario and extending as far as Iraq…
Milton man facing additional charges in sexual assault investigation
Additional charges have been laid in connection with a 2024 sexual assault investigation in Milton…
Halton Police arrest Grimsby man in human trafficking investigation
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest and laid multiple charges as a result of a two month Human Trafficking Investigation…
Local parks, facilities, and programs the topic of new Milton survey
The Town of Milton is updating its Parks and Recreation Master Plan and is asking residents to help shape the community’s recreational future…
SummerFest returning this weekend with live music, food, and good times
We’re just a couple days out from the return of the Downtown Milton SummerFest…
Local environmental group removing invasive plant during this weekend event
Sustainable Milton is holding a hands-on environmental effort this weekend…
Crime Stoppers of Halton announces new campaign targeting human trafficking
Crime Stoppers of Halton has unveiled a new regional campaign aimed at combating human trafficking across the Greater Golden Horseshoe, with a focus on protecting vulnerable individuals and bringing traffickers to justice…
Suspect wanted following sexual assault along Oakville trail
A man is wanted following a sexual assault case along an Oakville trail…
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