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