With students back in class, the Town of Milton is reminding drivers to slow down and stay alert in school zones, where flashing lights bring the speed limit to 40 km/h and crossing guards operate at 19 schools.

Prabhleen Soni (Milton District HS), Bryan Peart (Elsie MacGill) and Zain Fecto (Craig Kielburger) are among 16 Halton students awarded the 2026 Governor General's Academic Bronze Medal for the highest marks in their graduating class.

Halton Catholic families: the first day of school is Tuesday, Sept. 8, offices reopen Aug. 31, and elementary class lists and Grade 10-12 timetables go live Sept. 4 at 11 a.m. Here are the key back-to-school dates.