Orchard Learning Academy (Grades JK - 6) held its 2nd Annual Declamation Contest in Jan 2026, curated to strengthen  public speaking, leadership, and essential soft skills , preparing students to grow into  mini TED-style speakers  alongside their regular full time advanced  academic curriculum .  This year, the event was made open  to all community kids , giving more children the opportunity to benefit from structured stage exposure and communication training. Directed and

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