Kathy Yanchus
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Former Oakville class clown living his dream
Doing comedy is Dan Galea’s dream and he’s living it. He admits it’s a difficult career path, but it’s one he was determined to follow. “Most people don't make it. Most people don't stick with it because they aren't making it, and the ones that do stick to it often still don't make it. Someone told me once it takes seven years for people to know you even exist in this industry. I thought that… → Read More
How did Halton District School Board students in Oakville and Burlington as well as Milton and Halton Hills do on their EQAO scores?
Results from the 2021/2022 EQAO (Education Quality and Accountability Office) testing presented by superintendent of education Nick Frankovich → Read More
Heartache follows Ukrainian woman seeking refuge in Burlington home
Iryna Dychko believes it’s easier to cope with sadness when you are surrounded by good people. → Read More
Here's how a CUPE strike would affect Halton District School Board schools
In the event of a strike by education workers Monday (Nov. 21), the Halton District School Board will keep its elementary and secondary schools open for in-person learning on that day. → Read More
'It's just wrong': Protesters react to Oakville transgender teacher's "inappropriate" dress
“It’s just wrong. It’s gone too far. Students have a dress code to abide by, why should the teachers not?” → Read More
Oakville teacher's controversial attire prompts Halton District School Board to review dress code
The controversial classroom attire of a transgender teacher, which has created a local and global media storm and flooded the inboxes of Halton Distri... → Read More
Oakville Academy for the Arts opens its doors and hearts to displaced Ukrainians
Newly arriving youth enjoying free summer camp. → Read More
Welcome to the Jungle: A Burlington mom's unfiltered perspective on motherhood and self-discovery
When an emotionally charged Facebook post by a disillusioned young mom went viral, the author’s world changed. → Read More
Many summer jobs left unfilled as students weigh their options
It’s a job seeker's market. → Read More
COVID-19 pandemic has devastating impact on Halton community theatre groups
Milton Players were two weeks into rehearsals when the world shutdown. → Read More
Burlington boy, 9, becomes youngest member of Canadian Dance World Cup team
#HumansofHalton is aimed at showcasing the exceptional, influential and just plain remarkable people in our community. Know of a Burlington, Oakville, Halton Hills or Milton resident who should be... → Read More
'Hostile behaviour': Why hospital staff in Oakville, Milton and Georgetown are seeing increasing aggression
More security guards have been hired by Halton Healthcare to deal with the issue. → Read More
Club 54: Unique Burlington landmark celebrates 30 years of partying
It’s time to party at Club 54, but then when isn’t it? → Read More
The former Ryerson Public School in Burlington now has a new name
Unanimous decision. → Read More
Liberal Pam Damoff wins third term as Oakville-North Burlington MP
Pam Damoff is heading back to Ottawa for a third term as MP representing the riding of Oakville-North Burlington. → Read More
Vaccinations not required, masks are, in provincial back-to-school plans for students in Oakville, Burlington, Milton and Halton Hills
It’s official. Kids will be going back to in-person learning this fall with health and safety measures, including masks, in place, according to guidelines issued by the province Tuesday afternoon. → Read More
The kindness of strangers makes 'last big' dream come true for Burlington newcomer
When 81-year-old Marat Shalychev moved to Burlington two months ago to live with his daughter, he fell in love with Lake Ontario. → Read More
Animal rights activist killed in Burlington honoured in unusual way
As supporters gathered outside Burlington’s Sofina pork plant on June 18 to honour the memory of animal activist Regan Russell, something extraordinary was happening thousands of miles away. → Read More
Halton District School Board wants clarity from Halton Region motion to combat racism in schools
Halton District School Board wants a clearer explanation from Halton Region on what it can do to combat racism. → Read More
Three people now confirmed dead after two vehicle crash in Milton
Three people are now confirmed dead by Halton Regional Police after a horrific crash early Saturday morning (June 19) in Milton. → Read More