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Province signals RECO takeover threat over iPro scandal
Province signals RECO takeover threat over iPro scandal
RECO says it remains committed to carrying out the “regulator’s statutory mandate to safeguard public interest, protect consumers and support and regulate real estate agents.”
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November 14, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Province signals RECO takeover threat over iPro scandal
Burlington warns of scammers posing as collections department
Burlington warns of scammers posing as collections department
Second scam warning issued by city since August.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Burlington warns of scammers posing as collections department
1,083 homes planned for former Milton industrial site after $35M cleanup
1,083 homes planned for former Milton industrial site after $35M cleanup
The major mixed-use redevelopment plan near Steeles and Martin was presented to Milton council this month.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
1,083 homes planned for former Milton industrial site after $35M cleanup
Burlington Public Library requests budget hike amid 6% drop in physical book lending
Burlington Public Library requests budget hike amid 6% drop in physical book lending
New strategic plan outlines goals for the next two years.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Burlington Public Library requests budget hike amid 6% drop in physical book lending
Halton police searching for missing girl, 15, last seen in Oakville on Wednesday afternoon
Halton police searching for missing girl, 15, last seen in Oakville on Wednesday afternoon
Selena Ouellette was last spotted around 3 p.m. on Nov. 12 in the area of Pearson Drive and North Service Road East, say police. It's possible she may be in Markham, added the Halton force.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Halton police searching for missing girl, 15, last seen in Oakville on Wednesday afternoon
‘Persistent issue’: Milton motion targets unsafe U-turns at major intersections
‘Persistent issue’: Milton motion targets unsafe U-turns at major intersections
Region will be directed to review its intersections for U-turn signage as well.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:01 PM
‘Persistent issue’: Milton motion targets unsafe U-turns at major intersections
Milton Sports Hall of Fame inducting 2025 athletes, builders
Milton Sports Hall of Fame inducting 2025 athletes, builders
This is the ninth year the organization has hosted the induction ceremony.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Milton Sports Hall of Fame inducting 2025 athletes, builders
Stretch of Appleby Line in Burlington closed Wednesday morning for 'serious' crash: Halton police
Stretch of Appleby Line in Burlington closed Wednesday morning for 'serious' crash: Halton police
The closure stretches from No. 4 Side Road to No. 2 Side Road and is required for a “serious collision investigation,” say Halton police.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Stretch of Appleby Line in Burlington closed Wednesday morning for 'serious' crash: Halton police
Downtown Burlington parking lot reopens after renewal project
Downtown Burlington parking lot reopens after renewal project
Installation of street lights, street furniture, pedestrian crossing signage and pavement markings are still ongoing.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Downtown Burlington parking lot reopens after renewal project
Check out these 2 Oakville Seniors Services holiday bazaars
Check out these 2 Oakville Seniors Services holiday bazaars
Hidden treasures for residents.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Check out these 2 Oakville Seniors Services holiday bazaars
‘More beds, more services’: 123 acute care beds coming to Milton, Oakville hospitals
‘More beds, more services’: 123 acute care beds coming to Milton, Oakville hospitals
Halton Healthcare submitted a request to the province back in 2021 to address capacity challenges around the acute care system.
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November 11, 2025 at 8:01 PM
‘More beds, more services’: 123 acute care beds coming to Milton, Oakville hospitals
Burlington seeking bids to relaunch popular music festival, it may be 'reduced in scope' for 2026
Burlington seeking bids to relaunch popular music festival, it may be 'reduced in scope' for 2026
Applications are open until Nov. 21, 4:30 p.m.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Burlington seeking bids to relaunch popular music festival, it may be 'reduced in scope' for 2026
'Dire need': $10K award to help Oakville speech pathologist expand service for autistic children
'Dire need': $10K award to help Oakville speech pathologist expand service for autistic children
Money will be used to benefit Words Plus, a local business helping children with autism learn to communicate and connect.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:01 PM
'Dire need': $10K award to help Oakville speech pathologist expand service for autistic children
Oakville’s holiday events calendar kicks off with tree lighting, Santa Claus parade
Oakville’s holiday events calendar kicks off with tree lighting, Santa Claus parade
From holiday markets to musical performances to visits with Santa, there's something for everyone.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Oakville’s holiday events calendar kicks off with tree lighting, Santa Claus parade
‘A wall of concrete and glass’: Residents pack Milton council to oppose 2 downtown towers
‘A wall of concrete and glass’: Residents pack Milton council to oppose 2 downtown towers
Proposal would see 570 residential units at Main Street East location.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
‘A wall of concrete and glass’: Residents pack Milton council to oppose 2 downtown towers
Fewer Oakville residents are giving: Donation participation rate drops by nearly a third since 2011
Fewer Oakville residents are giving: Donation participation rate drops by nearly a third since 2011
Oakville Community Foundation raising concerns about some unsettling trends.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Fewer Oakville residents are giving: Donation participation rate drops by nearly a third since 2011
Remembrance Day services in Milton
Remembrance Day services in Milton
Two services are upcoming.
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November 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Remembrance Day services in Milton
‘Kudos’: Halton residents divert ‘more than half our waste’ from landfill
‘Kudos’: Halton residents divert ‘more than half our waste’ from landfill
“Kudos to all of our community for participating,” says Halton's landfill operations manager.
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November 8, 2025 at 12:01 PM
‘Kudos’: Halton residents divert ‘more than half our waste’ from landfill
‘Remarkable job’: 30th Burlington Festival of Lights returns under new leadership
‘Remarkable job’: 30th Burlington Festival of Lights returns under new leadership
New organizers have taken over with plans to grow, starting with new indoor events.
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November 8, 2025 at 12:01 PM
‘Remarkable job’: 30th Burlington Festival of Lights returns under new leadership
Burlington lottery group wins with Lotto Max ticket from Metro
Burlington lottery group wins with Lotto Max ticket from Metro
The winning ticket was purchased the grocery store on Appleby Line.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Burlington lottery group wins with Lotto Max ticket from Metro
$62K raised for ‘Empty Bowl’ fundraiser will help house vulnerable Oakville families
$62K raised for ‘Empty Bowl’ fundraiser will help house vulnerable Oakville families
Oakville-based charity Home Suite Hope helps move homeless single-parent families toward self-sufficiency.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
$62K raised for ‘Empty Bowl’ fundraiser will help house vulnerable Oakville families
'Transformative': Couple donates $1M to Oakville cancer support centre
'Transformative': Couple donates $1M to Oakville cancer support centre
Gift comes from long-time Oakville advocates and marks the centre's 25th anniversary.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:01 PM
'Transformative': Couple donates $1M to Oakville cancer support centre
Halton board opens applications for Grade 9 I-STEM program, offered at these schools in Oakville, Burlington, Milton
Halton board opens applications for Grade 9 I-STEM program, offered at these schools in Oakville, Burlington, Milton
Applications open until Dec. 2.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Halton board opens applications for Grade 9 I-STEM program, offered at these schools in Oakville, Burlington, Milton
Grocery store proposed for Burlington plaza, but needs zoning amendment
Grocery store proposed for Burlington plaza, but needs zoning amendment
The application is scheduled to be considered Dec. 2 by Burlington council committee of the whole.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Grocery store proposed for Burlington plaza, but needs zoning amendment
'Great achievement here': 6-storey Oakville retirement home targeted for 2028 completion
'Great achievement here': 6-storey Oakville retirement home targeted for 2028 completion
Spacious suites will average 652 sq. ft., exceeding typical market offerings.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
'Great achievement here': 6-storey Oakville retirement home targeted for 2028 completion