Halton Regional Police are searching for a suspect after a commercial Volvo truck was stolen from an auto shop in Halton Hills. The incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. last Saturday, when security cameras captured a male suspect driving the truck away from the parking lot of a Steeles Avenue business. According to police, the suspect was wearing a hooded sweatshirt, a black baseball cap, a bandana-style mask, black pants, and blue running shoes with white soles. He was also c

Exciting news for Milton and future engineers! 🚀 Wilfrid Laurier University  is set to launch its first-ever Bachelor of Engineering in Software Engineering  at the Milton campus  starting Fall 2026  — a historic milestone in Laurier’s 114-year journey. This innovative program is designed to meet the fast-growing demand in fields like ethical AI, smart-city infrastructure, climate modelling, and bioinformatics , while strengthening Laurier’s commitment to STEM education. 💡

Some exciting improvements are on the way for Halton’s Catholic schools! 👷‍♂️✨ At its October 21 meeting , the Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB)  approved $7.1 million  in funding for upgrades, renovations, and facility improvements across eight schools  in Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton, and Oakville . Here’s a breakdown of the projects by location: 📍Burlington Corpus Christi Catholic Secondary School  – 💲$450,000 for an upgrade to the building’s HVAC automa

A major global brand is making waves in Milton! 🌍🐾 The Angelcare Group  has officially opened its brand-new $20 million, 130,000-square-foot logistics and packaging centre  in the west end of Milton. This marks the company’s first dedicated packaging facility  for clumping cat litter — a significant milestone for both Angelcare and the community. The new facility will start by creating 15 full-time jobs , with plans to double the workforce  as production scales up and expor

The Milton Public Library is calling on local teens to get involved in a meaningful Remembrance Day project. Participants will learn how to crochet poppies, which will be proudly displayed throughout the library as a tribute to our veterans. 🧶 The in-person session takes place on Saturday, November 1st, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.  at the Beaty Branch program room . All materials are provided, and teens aged 13 to 17  can even earn volunteer hours  for taking part. 📍 Locati

The 2025 Milton Santa Claus Parade  will roll into town on Sunday, November 16th at 1:30 p.m. , spreading festive cheer throughout downtown. This year’s theme, “A Very Cartoon-y Christmas,”  promises a colorful celebration featuring floats inspired by both classic and modern animated favorites. The parade kicks off at Whitmer Street  and makes its way to the Milton GO Station , concluding around 3:30 p.m.  While volunteer registration has now closed, all confirmed volunteers

The Milton Chamber of Commerce  proudly celebrated the achievements of exceptional local businesses and community members at the 2025 Milton Excellence Awards Gala , held on Wednesday, October 22nd . The annual event recognized innovation, entrepreneurship, and community impact across multiple categories, shining a spotlight on Milton’s remarkable talent and dedication. ✨ 🏆 This year’s award winners included: MEX Physio  – Small Business of the Year Senior Homecare by Angels

In the early hours of Tuesday, October 21st, around 2:45 a.m., Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) received a call after an attempted vehicle break-in on Kovacik Boulevard in Milton. The suspects triggered a car alarm, prompting a rapid response from officers. Police quickly located three stolen vehicles  attempting to flee the area. Using a tire deflation device, officers successfully stopped one of the vehicles near Tremaine Road and Gordon Krantz Boulevard , leading to t

Milton’s favourite family Halloween event is back! The Tiny Tots Trick or Treat  is returning to Downtown Milton  this weekend for another magical morning of costumes, candy, and community fun. The Downtown Milton Business Improvement Area (BIA)  invites families to bring their little ghosts and goblins for a safe, fun-filled trick-or-treating experience  at participating local shops. Alongside sweet treats, families can enjoy a scavenger hunt , festive games , and Halloween

A serious three-vehicle crash in south Milton last night left one motorist in critical condition and two others with non-life-threatening injuries. According to early reports from Halton Regional Police, the collision occurred around 5:20 p.m. on Regional Road 25 between Henderson Road and Lower Base Line. A southbound tractor trailer, driven by a 70-year-old man from Brampton, struck a northbound black SUV operated by a 22-year-old Burlington man. Following the impact, the t

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS)  is investigating an early morning fire that caused significant damage to the Milton Health Centre  on Maple Avenue. Emergency crews responded to the facility at 1225 Maple Avenue  around 3:10 a.m. on Sunday, October 19th , after reports of a fire alarm. Upon arrival, officers discovered a shattered front door  and visible fire damage  in the reception area. The blaze was quickly contained by the building’s sprinkler system , though b

What began as disbelief quickly turned into pure joy for Milton siblings Scott and Wanda Farrell , who recently discovered they were one of three lucky winners in the September 10 LOTTO 6/49 Classic Draw , each taking home $1,666,666.70 . Having played regularly for nearly 30 and , the pair could hardly believe their eyes when they checked the numbers. “We had to do a double take and checked the ticket four times to be sure,” they laughed while collecting their winnings. “We

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS)  is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in a retail theft at the Toronto Premium Outlets  in Halton Hills. On Friday, August 29th , around 1:30 p.m. , a woman entered the Nike store  located at 13850 Steeles Avenue  and allegedly stole more than $900 worth of shoes  before leaving without attempting to pay. Police describe the suspect as: Female Black Approximately 25 to 30 years old Heavy build Wearing a bl

Milton’s photo radar pilot program, which had just started, is now on hold with no set date to continue. The Town of Milton paused its automated speed enforcement (ASE) program — also known as photo radar — after the Ontario government said it plans to ban the cameras. In September, Premier Doug Ford called photo radar a “cash grab” and announced new legislation to stop cities from using them. Milton had not yet installed any cameras, but earlier this year, in March, town cou

Residential break-ins are on the rise in Milton, according to the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS). Investigators report that homes backing onto or located near trail systems and green spaces are being specifically targeted. Police believe the crimes are linked to organized groups operating across the region and throughout Ontario. Most break-ins occur between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., as thieves take advantage of reduced daylight hours. Unlit and unoccupied homes are es

Toronto Police have arrested a Milton man following an investigation into a series of thefts reported by multiple retail stores across the city. On Monday, October 13, officers executed a Criminal Code search warrant at a Milton residence, where they allegedly discovered 1,880 bottles of high-end perfumes and colognes valued at approximately $319,000. As a result, 23-year-old Issam Ahmad  has been charged with: Trafficking in proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000

Milton Magic FC has made history with a national triumph to remember. Over the Thanksgiving long weekend, the club’s U15 Boys’ team became the first Milton Magic squad to capture a national championship, defeating Quebec’s Saguenay Lac St-Jean 1–0 in a thrilling final on Monday in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The Magic’s road to glory was dominant from start to finish. After topping their group with decisive wins over Moncton Codiac and Saskatoon Alliance — outscoring

Milton councilors are raising alarms about the growing number of detached homes being converted into rooming houses — some housing four or more groups of unrelated tenants — and fear even more may be on the way. At the Sept. 8 council meeting, Ward 3 Councilor Adil Khalqi  introduced a successful motion directing town staff to create regulations for rooming houses, also known as boarding or lodging homes. The motion defines a rooming house as a building with at least four roo