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Halton public school board holds information session on 2026-27 budget
Halton public school board holds information session on 2026-27 budget
The virtual public meeting on Jan. 19 will outline the HDSB’s funding model and budgeting process.
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December 26, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Halton public school board holds information session on 2026-27 budget
Crime Stoppers of Halton expanding Community Watch pilot project to part of Burlington
Crime Stoppers of Halton expanding Community Watch pilot project to part of Burlington
The program is run by Crime Stoppers of Halton and described as a “modernized” Neighbourhood Watch.
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December 26, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Crime Stoppers of Halton expanding Community Watch pilot project to part of Burlington
Federal budget will impact Halton Region in 2 key areas, says Burlington, Milton MP
Federal budget will impact Halton Region in 2 key areas, says Burlington, Milton MP
Adam van Koeverden points to infrastructure and housing as key areas the budget will support.
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December 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Federal budget will impact Halton Region in 2 key areas, says Burlington, Milton MP
Provincial grant supports Burlington firefighter equipment decontamination
Provincial grant supports Burlington firefighter equipment decontamination
The fire protection grant program launched in 2024 and is designed to help municipal fire departments enhance cancer prevention measures.
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December 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Provincial grant supports Burlington firefighter equipment decontamination
Halton Region approves property tax increase for 2026
Halton Region approves property tax increase for 2026
Significant investments made in food insecurity, water and wastewater, assisted housing and more.
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December 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Halton Region approves property tax increase for 2026
Taste of Burlington returns January with new prize promotion
Taste of Burlington returns January with new prize promotion
Fixed price menu dining program invites residents and visitors to try a variety of local restaurants.
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December 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Taste of Burlington returns January with new prize promotion
Burlington Waterfront Trail extension part of downtown residential and hotel development plan
Burlington Waterfront Trail extension part of downtown residential and hotel development plan
A staff report recommends the approval of official plan and zoning bylaw amendments for redevelopment of the current site.
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December 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Burlington Waterfront Trail extension part of downtown residential and hotel development plan
What’s open and closed at City of Burlington during winter break?
What’s open and closed at City of Burlington during winter break?
Ice skating, disc golf among available activities while city offices close for winter break.
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December 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM
What’s open and closed at City of Burlington during winter break?
$20K Burlington Central Rotary donation will prevent food waste
$20K Burlington Central Rotary donation will prevent food waste
Food for Life charity rescues surplus food that might otherwise be wasted.
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December 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM
$20K Burlington Central Rotary donation will prevent food waste
‘Most break-ins completed within minutes’: Halton residents warned again as 'crime groups' target homes near greenspaces, trails
‘Most break-ins completed within minutes’: Halton residents warned again as 'crime groups' target homes near greenspaces, trails
Government-issued ID among the items they’re targeting, said police.
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December 21, 2025 at 2:36 PM
‘Most break-ins completed within minutes’: Halton residents warned again as 'crime groups' target homes near greenspaces, trails
Meet Bucky, a goofy three-year-old Mastiff
Meet Bucky, a goofy three-year-old Mastiff
Once he trusts you, he bonds closely and is eager to learn and be part of everything you do.
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December 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Meet Bucky, a goofy three-year-old Mastiff
Here's what's open and closed in Oakville during the holiday season
Here's what's open and closed in Oakville during the holiday season
Many local businesses report they will be open Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, but closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
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December 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Here's what's open and closed in Oakville during the holiday season
Burlington Lions cap 100th year by donating $100K
Burlington Lions cap 100th year by donating $100K
Service club celebrates milestone with “a meaningful investment in Burlington’s future.”
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December 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Burlington Lions cap 100th year by donating $100K
Residents invited to Oakville mayor and council New Year's Levee Jan. 4
Residents invited to Oakville mayor and council New Year's Levee Jan. 4
Residents can meet with councillors while enjoying light refreshments and musical performances.
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December 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Residents invited to Oakville mayor and council New Year's Levee Jan. 4
'Economic challenges': Oakville luxury condo project enters receivership
'Economic challenges': Oakville luxury condo project enters receivership
Receivership typically takes several months or longer, depending on applicable processes, market conditions and court approvals, said town staff.
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December 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
'Economic challenges': Oakville luxury condo project enters receivership
Burlington balks at $1.2M cost to fix wall around historic cemetery, could fence part of it
Burlington balks at $1.2M cost to fix wall around historic cemetery, could fence part of it
Burlington Historical Society has supported the restoration of 177-year-old Union Burying Ground on Plains Road East.
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December 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Burlington balks at $1.2M cost to fix wall around historic cemetery, could fence part of it
No GO trains between Oakville, Union Station again this weekend
No GO trains between Oakville, Union Station again this weekend
There will be no GO Transit services to or from Port Credit, Long Branch and Mimico stations or west from Exhibition station, Metrolinx said.
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December 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
No GO trains between Oakville, Union Station again this weekend
Winter Break Camp at Museums of Burlington offers variety of activities
Winter Break Camp at Museums of Burlington offers variety of activities
Advance registration is required for each individual camp day.
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December 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Winter Break Camp at Museums of Burlington offers variety of activities
Why are there active homeless encampments in Halton despite available shelter services?
Why are there active homeless encampments in Halton despite available shelter services?
“Is there any way we can improve our outreach services?” asks Milton Coun. Colin Best.
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December 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Why are there active homeless encampments in Halton despite available shelter services?
Realtors affected by iPro scandal to get 50% of commissions
Realtors affected by iPro scandal to get 50% of commissions
"We didn't work so hard and protest so that we could get paid 50 per cent of our commission," says real estate agent Maria Florez.
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December 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Realtors affected by iPro scandal to get 50% of commissions
Oakville below-inflation tax increase comes with new stormwater fee
Oakville below-inflation tax increase comes with new stormwater fee
Oakville council voted unanimously to approve the budget during a meeting on Dec. 15.
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December 16, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Oakville below-inflation tax increase comes with new stormwater fee
ALL LANES CLOSED: 2 overnight shutdowns for Niagara-bound Burlington Skyway this week
ALL LANES CLOSED: 2 overnight shutdowns for Niagara-bound Burlington Skyway this week
All scheduled closures are weather dependent and could be cancelled.
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December 16, 2025 at 9:01 PM
ALL LANES CLOSED: 2 overnight shutdowns for Niagara-bound Burlington Skyway this week
'I started screaming': Burlington man plans Caribbean vacation thanks to lottery ticket from Etobicoke Shell station
'I started screaming': Burlington man plans Caribbean vacation thanks to lottery ticket from Etobicoke Shell station
The winning ticket was purchased at Shell on Rexdale Boulevard in Etobicoke.
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December 16, 2025 at 9:01 PM
'I started screaming': Burlington man plans Caribbean vacation thanks to lottery ticket from Etobicoke Shell station
Downtown Burlington fire station plan gets budget for preliminary work
Downtown Burlington fire station plan gets budget for preliminary work
No formal planning for this project has been undertaken since completion of the Fire Master Plan in 2022, and a site has not been identified.
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December 16, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Downtown Burlington fire station plan gets budget for preliminary work
Oakville council meets with province to discuss midtown development plan
Oakville council meets with province to discuss midtown development plan
The town has raised significant concerns about the provincially-backed plan.
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December 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Oakville council meets with province to discuss midtown development plan