Herb Garbutt
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Dog saves abandoned cat buried under snow in Burlington
They are supposed to be mortal enemies, but a dog is being credited with saving the life of a cat left in a carrier during a snowstorm. → Read More
'So surprised': Oakville man buys Lotto 6/49 ticket at Shoppers Drug Mart and wins big
John Brennan was pretty happy when he saw that adding Encore to his Lotto 6/49 ticket paid off. But he was 1,000 times happier when he saw what he actually won. “I checked my ticket on my phone and thought I won $100,” the Oakville resident said. “I showed my wife and she thought it $100 at first too.” But Brennan did much better than that. He had matched the last six of his seven Encore numbers… → Read More
'So surprised': Oakville man buys Lotto 6/49 ticket at Shoppers Drug Mart and wins big
'So surprised': Oakville man buys Lotto 6/49 ticket at Shoppers Drug Mart and wins big → Read More
'A heartwarming feeling': Burlington one of Canada's most generous cities
When Ashley Onesi heard about her cousin’s wife trying to get her family get out of Ukraine, she knew she had to do something. For a time, the family was holed up in their basement with three... → Read More
'Here to make a difference': Conestoga College reveals when classes in Milton will start
Conestoga College is coming to town — and much sooner than anyone expected. → Read More
'Only thing I was meant to do': Milton student dedicating herself to helping others with Crohn's disease
When Jules Verdugo was trying to decide what to study after high school, she did a marketing and sales internship. But it just wasn’t what she hoped it would be. → Read More
Car crash into Milton CIBC branch under investigation by Halton police
A driver lost control of their car and struck a bank in Milton Wednesday afternoon. → Read More
'We're going to do big things here': Conestoga College offering programs ahead of Milton campus completion
The longtime president of Conestoga College says the college intends to become a fixture in Milton. → Read More
Halton Region reports COVID-19 deaths in Burlington and Oakville as well as Halton Hills
COVID-19 hospitalizations dropped by one-third, but Halton Region also reported several COVID-19 related deaths in the past week. → Read More
'So thankful': Oakville man, 51, wins big Lotto Max prize
Richard Noronha was drinking a coffee when he got an email from OLG. Noronha, who signed up for a ticket subscription during the pandemic, got a nice surprise when he opened the email. The Oakville resident, who works in the health-care industry, had won the second prize in the Sept. 2 Lotto Max draw, a $129,754 windfall. “I was so thankful,” the 51-year-old father said. “My initial reaction was… → Read More
PPC leader Maxime Bernier calls for Oakville teacher's dismissal at Burlington rally
"Goodbye, stay at home, we don’t want you in our school." → Read More
Ontario announces new rules for anyone who tests positive for COVID-19, and here's what residents need to know
Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario’s chief medical officer of health, addresses the changes. → Read More
Ontario expands eligibility for 2nd COVID-19 booster to anyone 18 and older
The province is opening up eligibility for second COVID-19 booster shots to anyone 18 and older. “We know what steps need to be taken to protect ourselves, our community and our health-care... → Read More
UPDATE: Missing Oakville man found safe
Halton Police report that a missing Oakville man was found safe Sunday morning. Lucas Grasset was last seen around 4 p.m. Saturday. The 25-year-old is described as a white male with a goatee and short brown curly hair. He is six feet tall and 220 pounds. He is believed to be wearing a black T-shirt and black jean shorts. If you have seen Grasset or have information that would assist in locating… → Read More
Conservation Halton updating its wetland mapping
Conservation Halton is looking for feedback as it conducts a review and update of its wetland mapping. Wetland mapping is used as a screening tool to identify potential wetlands to determine if a property may be regulated by Conservation Halton. Wetlands are the most biologically diverse kind of ecosystem, supporting both aquatic and terrestrial plant and wildlife species. Wetlands provide a… → Read More
Halton reports two COVID-19 deaths in Burlington even as hospitalizations continue to decline
Halton Region reported its fewest COVID-19 hospitalizations in almost three months. There are currently seven people in the region’s hospitals with COVID-19, three admitted for COVID-19 and... → Read More
Milton Rib and Beer Festival returns to fairgrounds June 10-12
Milton Rib and Beer Festival returns to fairgrounds June 10-12 → Read More
Hydro crews working to restore power across Burlington, Oakville and Milton following severe thunderstorm
Hydro crews working to restore power across Burlington, Oakville and Milton following severe thunderstorm → Read More
Four men charged with theft after police allege catalytic converters, tools stolen from vehicles in Milton parking lot
Four men charged with theft after police allege catalytic converters, tools stolen from vehicles in Milton parking lot → Read More
Halton police allege multiple catalytic converters stolen from Milton parking lot
After receiving reports of suspicious activity, Halton police responded to parking lot. → Read More