Thursday, January 15, 2026  — The Halton District School Board (HDSB) has announced the full closure of all its schools and workplaces for today. In addition, all student transportation services have been cancelled. This decision affects all HDSB students across the region, including those in Milton , as the board cites ongoing safety concerns due to current conditions. Families are advised to stay tuned to official HDSB channels for updates. Stay safe and warm, Milton! #milt

Milton has been officially recognized as one of Canada’s Top 20 Most Generous Communities for 2025 , based on newly released data from GoFundMe. Ranking 16th nationwide , Milton proudly stands alongside its Halton neighbours, Oakville (15th)  and Burlington (19th) , reinforcing the region’s strong culture of giving. GoFundMe’s annual list is determined by the number of unique donors per capita  on its platform. In 2025, generosity across Canada reached record levels, with an

Muslim youth in Milton stepped up in a big way during recent winter conditions, offering free snow shoveling  to seniors and residents with disabilities. The initiative was led by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association , which mobilized volunteers to support vulnerable members of the community amid harsh weather. To spread the word, volunteers distributed flyers across Milton neighborhoods, ensuring residents knew help was available. On Tuesday, December 23 , youth volunteers

Public engagement is now underway on the first complete draft of the Town of Milton’s new Official Plan, a key document that will shape how the community grows and develops through 2051. Council’s direction to move forward with engagement and finalize the plan—outlined in a December 8 staff report—represents a major milestone in the Town’s multi-year We Make Milton  project. The draft Official Plan is the result of extensive community consultation and includes new and updated

Two suspects are being sought following a residential break-in that occurred over the weekend. Halton police say that around 5:20 p.m. on Saturday, individuals wearing face coverings and hooded jackets smashed a rear glass door to enter a home on Harkin Place. No one was inside the residence at the time. The value of the items stolen has not yet been confirmed but is estimated to be under $5,000. The suspects were last seen carrying backpacks. Anyone with information can cont

A garage fire at a Bell Street home on Tuesday evening left two people with serious burn injuries. Milton Fire and Rescue Services were called to the residence, located in the west end of downtown Milton, shortly before 5 p.m. Crews arrived to find a detached garage fully engulfed in flames. Fire Chief Peter Gatto said firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the blaze, preventing it from spreading to the nearby home. However, a woman sustained severe burn injuries, belie

Halton Regional Police are appealing to the public for video surveillance after a downtown Milton business was targeted in a second suspected arson attack within two days. According to police media relations officer Jeff Dillon, officers responded to reports of a suspicious fire at a Main Street storefront shortly after 5:20 a.m. on Saturday. A man was seen carrying a gas can and attempting to ignite the front of Mirror by Nurse Yara using an accelerant before fleeing the are

Over the years, the Milton Community Fund has invested millions of dollars into local organizations, helping strengthen services and programs across the town. In 2025 alone, the fund awarded a total of $536,668  to 52 not-for-profit organizations , supporting initiatives that provide artistic, cultural, and recreational opportunities for Milton residents. This year also marked a significant milestone—the 25th anniversary  of the Milton Community Fund. Since its launch, the pr

Glen Eden is officially kicking off its winter season this week. The popular Milton ski and snowboard hill announced that it will open on Friday, December 12th, operating on its full regular schedule from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Guests eager to start the season early can line up for “First Chair” at 8:30 a.m., where the first 50 riders will receive special opening-day giveaways. Glen Eden staff have been preparing the slopes with snowmaking and grooming in anticipation of open

The Town of Milton has earned national recognition for its leadership in sustainable transit, receiving the Canadian Urban Transit Association’s Award for Innovation for its electric bus pilot project. During a presentation at CUTA’s Fall 2025 Conference in Montreal, the organization highlighted Milton’s collaboration with MTB Transit Solutions, which led to Canada’s first mid-life conversion of a diesel bus to electric battery power. The project was commended for offering a

The westbound lanes of Highway 401 near Milton have reopened after a possible road-rage shooting early Monday, according to the Ontario Provincial Police. Officers closed the westbound stretch of the highway between Guelph Line and Highway 6 South for several hours while they investigated. Police say the incident happened between 1:30 a.m. and 1:40 a.m. The victim’s vehicle, a red Hyundai, was discovered with bullet holes on the driver’s side. Two people were inside the car a

Halton Regional Police have issued multiple charges — including impaired driving — after a two-vehicle collision Tuesday afternoon in Milton. Officers were called to the scene near Steeles Avenue and Brownridge Road at approximately 2:25 p.m. What began as a minor crash quickly led to a deeper investigation, resulting in a 34-year-old Milton man being charged with impaired operation, failing to comply with a police demand, and driving while under suspension. In keeping with u

Bryce Ross had already received the blessing of his soon-to-be father-in-law — all he needed next was the perfect setting to ask the most important question of his life. That moment arrived thanks at his new family’s cherished holiday tradition. With hundreds gathered for the opening night of the Magical Lights of Milton  on Saturday, an illuminated “Will You Marry Me?” appeared at the end of the display’s first loop, completely surprising would-be bride Stephanie Geall. Her

Local Christians are bringing their faith into the heart of the community this Saturday, December 6, as the second annual Milton Christmas Prayer Walk  returns from 3 to 5 p.m. across town. Participants will gather at five different starting points, uniting with one goal: to pray for the people of Milton and open the door for them “to know the love of God, the Prince of Peace.” Although several local churches are helping lead the initiative, everyone is welcome — whether you’

A Milton youth is facing charges following a fight that broke out Monday morning, Nov. 24, at a local shopping plaza. Halton police responded to the Fresh co parking lot on Louis St. Laurent Avenue around 11:30 a.m. after receiving reports of a group of teens involved in an altercation, including one allegedly carrying a knife. When officers arrived, the teens scattered, prompting a brief search. Police soon located the teen suspected of having the knife hiding in the Starbuc

A driver has been charged with careless driving after crashing into a fire hydrant in a Milton neighborhood, causing significant flooding in the area. Halton Regional Police report that the incident occurred around 10 p.m. on Trudeau Drive, near Derry Road and James Snow Parkway. A black SUV struck the hydrant, sending a powerful stream of water into the air. The force of the impact led to flooding in the basements of nearby homes, and hydro crews were forced to cut power to

Halton Regional Police are searching for a suspect after an early-morning robbery at a Milton convenience store. According to Const. Ryan Anderson from Halton Police’s media relations team, the incident took place around 3:45 a.m. at the Circle K on Bronte Street. A masked man reportedly issued a verbal threat to the on-duty employee, who then handed over cash. The suspect fled the scene on foot moments later. Police confirm that no one was physically injured and no weapons w

Milton Transit has announced that fares will be going up starting January 2, 2026 , as part of the town’s plan to expand and enhance local transit services. The fare adjustment will help support new routes, extended service hours, and better schedule reliability. While cash fares will stay the same , several other fare options will see slight increases: 10-ticket passes  for all riders will rise by $1 . Monthly passes  will increase by $3  for youth and adults, and by $2  for