David Lea, Metroland West

David Lea

Metroland West

Oakville, ON, Canada

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Past:
  • Metroland West
  • Hamilton Spectator
  • PeterboroughExaminer
  • The Standard
  • Brampton Guardian
  • The Mississauga News
  • WR Record

Past articles by David:

Former Oakville MP releases new book promoting prescription drug safety

Former Oakville MP and drug safety advocate Terence Young has released a new book, which seeks to teach people how to get the information they need to make safe choices when it comes to taking... → Read More

Woman allegedly lunges at Halton Police with 'spear-type' object and bites officer

HALTON- A 47-year-old Brampton woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly attacking Halton police officers as they attempted to make an arrest. → Read More

'Dangerous behaviour' Man seen hanging off moving truck on QEW in Burlington

BURLINGTON- The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating after a man was seen hanging from the back of a moving truck in Burlington on Wednes... → Read More

Reported robbery and assault in Milton neighbourhood sends teen to hospital

MILTON- Halton police are investigating after a 16-year-old boy was allegedly robbed and assaulted in Milton. → Read More

Hate crimes on the rise in Halton and here are the most targeted groups

HALTON- The region is seeing an increase in hate crimes. → Read More

'They don't know exactly what's in it': Drug overdoses in Oakville and Burlington as well as Milton and Halton Hills continue to rise

HALTON — The number of annual overdoses taking place within the Halton community is continuing to move in the wrong direction. → Read More

Milton man robbed after trying to sell iPhone online, police say

MILTON- Halton police are investigating after a Milton resident’s attempt to sell his phone online allegedly resulted in a robbery on Monday, Feb. 6. → Read More

Suspects do $10,000 worth of damage to Burlington hotel in attempt to steal ATM

BURLINGTON- Halton police are investigating after an attempt to steal and ATM machine resulted in significant damage to a Burlington hotel on Saturday, Feb. 4. → Read More

Oakville boy, 15, allegedly pulls knife and assaults another boy near school

OAKVILLE- A 15-year-old boy has been arrested after allegedly threatening another youth with a knife near an Oakville school. → Read More

Police say about $10,000 worth of cigarettes stolen from Oakville convenience store

OAKVILLE- Halton police are investigating following the theft of around $10,000 worth of cigarettes from an Oakville convenience store. → Read More

Daylight robbery in Oakville sees 2 suspects jump counter, police say

OAKVILLE- Halton police are looking for two male suspects following an Oakville pharmacy robbery on Friday, Feb. 3. → Read More

Police respond after Oakville woman, 22, allegedly pulls out knife on bus

OAKVILLE- A 22-year-old woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly pulling a knife during an argument in Oakville. → Read More

Well-known Burlington convenience store allegedly selling illegal weapons

BURLINGTON- Halton police have made two arrests after a Burlington store was allegedly found selling prohibited weapons. → Read More

About $17,000 worth of jewelry allegedly stolen from Burlington home and 2 moving company employees are facing criminal charges

BURLINGTON- Two moving company employees have been arrested after around $17,000 worth of jewelry was allegedly stolen from a residence in Burlington. → Read More

Woman injured in Milton after getting gas and finding someone hiding in her car

It was only when she was reversing into a parking spot that she noticed the person in the rear seat, police said → Read More

'An incredible achievement' Sheridan College named best employer in Canada by Forbes Magazine

OAKVILLE- Sheridan College has been named the best employer in Canada by Forbes Magazine. → Read More

Spree of break-ins and thefts at Milton churches under investigation by police

MILTON- Halton police are investigating following break-ins and thefts at multiple churches in Milton. → Read More

Robbery investigation in Burlington has Halton police looking for 3 suspects

Do you have any information? → Read More

More than $10,000 worth of property reported stolen from Oakville condo

OAKVILLE- Halton police are investigating after more than $10,000 worth of property was reported stolen from a storage unit in Oakville. → Read More

Car set on fire in Oakville neighbourhood

A 20-year-old Hamilton man has been charged with arson following a vehicle fire in an Oakville neighbourhood on Monday, Jan. 16. At around 10 p.m., the victim was at his residence on Oakhaven Drive when he noticed his vehicle was on fire in the driveway. Police said a man had been seen moments earlier pouring a liquid on the vehicle, lighting it on fire and then fleeing the scene in a car of his… → Read More