A barn fire in east Milton on Tuesday afternoon left six goats dead and caused an estimated $120,000 in damage. Matthew Townsend, Deputy Fire Chief of Operations, said crews were dispatched at approximately 1:30 p.m. to Derry Road at Eighth Line, where they encountered a fully involved barn upon arrival. Firefighters were able to prevent the flames from spreading to nearby structures but shifted to a defensive strategy after the barn collapsed. Six goats and several chickens

Halton Regional Police Service are investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred over the weekend in the southern part of the municipality. Officers say that at approximately 6:50 a.m. on Sunday, an Acura sedan travelling eastbound on Steeles Avenue near Sixth Line collided with a traffic light pole located on the median. The 43-year-old male driver, a resident of Caledon, was transported to hospital as a precaution. The investigation remains ongoing. Disclaimer: The inf

Halton Regional Council will meet on Wednesday (Feb. 18), with several key Milton-focused matters up for discussion. One major item is an update on the construction of the CN intermodal hub. According to a staff report, operations at the rail-to-truck facility are currently expected to begin in 2027. Regional staff say they are taking a “pragmatic and proactive” approach to monitor potential impacts and identify ways to protect the interests of Halton residents as the project