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Halton police searching for missing boy, 13, last seen Sunday evening in Oakville
Halton police searching for missing boy, 13, last seen Sunday evening in Oakville
Sharif Salo was last spotted around 6 p.m. on Nov. 30 near Rebecca Street and Third Line, say police.
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December 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Halton police searching for missing boy, 13, last seen Sunday evening in Oakville
Road closures for Burlington Santa Claus Parade, Santa Run
Road closures for Burlington Santa Claus Parade, Santa Run
The events on Sunday, Dec. 7 will impact driving and transit routes downtown.
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December 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Road closures for Burlington Santa Claus Parade, Santa Run
Milton ARU registry pilot program ‘a cash grab’: citizen’s group
Milton ARU registry pilot program ‘a cash grab’: citizen’s group
“This program is about protecting lives,” says fire chief.
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November 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Milton ARU registry pilot program ‘a cash grab’: citizen’s group
Rotary Oakville donates $10K to this local food charity
Rotary Oakville donates $10K to this local food charity
The recent donation is part of Rotary's commitment to sharing $100,000 with local charities and non-profits.
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November 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Rotary Oakville donates $10K to this local food charity
'Time has come': Proposed Halton police budget increase tops 8.3% with last-minute addition of $600K public order unit
'Time has come': Proposed Halton police budget increase tops 8.3% with last-minute addition of $600K public order unit
Revised police budget will come before Halton Region council for approval Dec. 10.
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November 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM
'Time has come': Proposed Halton police budget increase tops 8.3% with last-minute addition of $600K public order unit
Burlington OPP teams up with United Way and Toys “R” Us for toy drive
Burlington OPP teams up with United Way and Toys “R” Us for toy drive
The toy drive runs until Nov. 30.
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November 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Burlington OPP teams up with United Way and Toys “R” Us for toy drive
Scheduled Burlington Skyway lane closures Sunday and next week are weather dependent
Scheduled Burlington Skyway lane closures Sunday and next week are weather dependent
One overnight and two daytime lane closures could move ahead.
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November 28, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Scheduled Burlington Skyway lane closures Sunday and next week are weather dependent
'Community has been very clear': Milton keeps well-based water supply — for now
'Community has been very clear': Milton keeps well-based water supply — for now
Halton Region has no immediate plans to move Milton users off their well-based system.
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November 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
'Community has been very clear': Milton keeps well-based water supply — for now
Burlington budget committee denies Indigenous adviser funding, wants further study
Burlington budget committee denies Indigenous adviser funding, wants further study
Two proposals to fund different options were not approved for 2026 budget.
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November 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Burlington budget committee denies Indigenous adviser funding, wants further study
Realtors affected by iPro scandal to hold rally at Queen's Park Friday
Realtors affected by iPro scandal to hold rally at Queen's Park Friday
Realtors are demanding the unfreezing of the Mississauga-based brokerage’s trust accounts so they can get their commissions.
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November 27, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Realtors affected by iPro scandal to hold rally at Queen's Park Friday
4 things to know about Milton snow clearing operations
4 things to know about Milton snow clearing operations
Milton snow removal crews are standing by to keep the roughly 1,615 kilometres of regional and town roads clear and drivable throughout the season.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
4 things to know about Milton snow clearing operations
Families voice concern for residents at Oakville group home in wake of staff strike
Families voice concern for residents at Oakville group home in wake of staff strike
Central West Specialized Developmental Services CEO said safety and well-being of the people they support is their top priority.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Families voice concern for residents at Oakville group home in wake of staff strike
Registration for Burlington winter and March break recreation programs open in December
Registration for Burlington winter and March break recreation programs open in December
Financial assistance may be available.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Registration for Burlington winter and March break recreation programs open in December
Burlington set to approve near 6% budget increase
Burlington set to approve near 6% budget increase
Residents’ municipal tax bills also include Halton Region, police and education components.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Burlington set to approve near 6% budget increase
Burlington Community Foundation fundraising for community groups providing emergency housing
Burlington Community Foundation fundraising for community groups providing emergency housing
Foundation wants to create a permanent Housing Support Fund, to provide annual grants to charitable organizations supporting housing in Burlington.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Burlington Community Foundation fundraising for community groups providing emergency housing
Milton Transit increasing bus pass prices
Milton Transit increasing bus pass prices
Cost for monthly and 10-ticket passes will rise, but cash fares will remain the same.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Milton Transit increasing bus pass prices
GIVEOakville campaign makes it easy to help local charities
GIVEOakville campaign makes it easy to help local charities
The campaign, which runs until Dec. 8, has a $1.3-million fundraising goal.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
GIVEOakville campaign makes it easy to help local charities
Halton wins Ontario culture award for phulkari embroidery workshop
Halton wins Ontario culture award for phulkari embroidery workshop
The Spotlight Awards honour outstanding efforts by festival organizers and artists who create engaging, inclusive and impactful programming for their communities.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Halton wins Ontario culture award for phulkari embroidery workshop
Burlington library 2026 book challenge adding author talks
Burlington library 2026 book challenge adding author talks
The program aims to inspire adult readers to read more, discover new authors and perspectives. And there's a monthly gathering.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Burlington library 2026 book challenge adding author talks
Halton public school board opens applications for AP and IB programs
Halton public school board opens applications for AP and IB programs
HDSB students and external applicants have until Dec. 2 to apply for the high school programs.
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November 23, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Halton public school board opens applications for AP and IB programs
Fate of Burlington economic/tourism agency still up in the air
Fate of Burlington economic/tourism agency still up in the air
Chamber CEO tells council the agency “should remain independent”.
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November 23, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Fate of Burlington economic/tourism agency still up in the air
Oakville gets almost $900K from province after speed camera ban
Oakville gets almost $900K from province after speed camera ban
The town emphasized that while the town’s speed camera program may have ended, any tickets issued prior to Nov. 14 must still be paid.
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November 22, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Oakville gets almost $900K from province after speed camera ban
Oakville seeks meeting with province over high-density, 11-tower plan
Oakville seeks meeting with province over high-density, 11-tower plan
Oakville opposes provincially backed plan that would amp up development around Oakville GO station.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Oakville seeks meeting with province over high-density, 11-tower plan
Burlington left in lurch over photo radar reimbursement
Burlington left in lurch over photo radar reimbursement
Burlington is ineligible for the provincial road safety fund — here’s why.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Burlington left in lurch over photo radar reimbursement
Miracle on Main Street charity toy drive coming to Milton, Brampton and Mississauga
Miracle on Main Street charity toy drive coming to Milton, Brampton and Mississauga
The popular holiday event is held by The Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Miracle on Main Street charity toy drive coming to Milton, Brampton and Mississauga