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The history behind Milton's Chilver Heights and Periwinkle Place
We have one street connected to very a well-known Milton family, and another named after a fun flower! On a weekly basis, we speak with Milt...
Mar 28, 2025

100 Women Who Care Milton meeting in April
100 Women Who Care Milton is getting ready for their second gathering of 2025. The group gets together to listen to presentations from three...
Mar 28, 2025

Stretch of Milton road closing for several months
The Town of Milton is warning of a local road closure. Crews will be working on redeveloping the area between 94 Peru Road and 54 Peru Road....
Mar 28, 2025

Mounties bust major illegal cannabis network in Milton
An illegal cannabis growing site in Milton has been shutdown by the RCMP. On Thursday, March 27th, six people were charged after nearly 17,0...
Mar 28, 2025

Milton man drowns in cottage country
A Milton man is dead after falling through the ice on Lake of Bays in the Muskoka area. Huntsville OPP and emergency services arrived on sce...
Mar 28, 2025

Here's what happened in (and around) Milton this week (Mar 21 - Mar 28)
If you're looking to catch up on your news, we've got you covered! Here are the biggest stories from this past week, provided in chronologic...
Mar 28, 2025
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Milton forecast for Friday, March 28th
Happy Friday! A Special Weather Statement remains in effect for this weekend: "There is a risk of freezing rain tonight, possibly into ...
Mar 28, 2025

Here's what we know about the federal election for Milton's two ridings
The federal election is just over a month away, and Milton residents will have to deal with a major change to the local riding. With the upc...
Mar 27, 2025

Milton Chamber holding event to discuss state of the economy
The Milton Chamber of Commerce is holding a State of the Economy event next month. This comes as the trade war between Canada and the United...
Mar 27, 2025

Milton forecast for Thursday, March 27th
Baseball is officially back today! A Special Weather Statement is in effect for this weekend: "Confidence is increasing in a widespread...
Mar 27, 2025

Halton Police searching for missing woman
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) needs help in finding a missing woman. 22-year-old Anna Ismambetova was last seen in the area of T...
Mar 27, 2025

SummerFest returning to Downtown Milton in June
The Downtown Milton Business Improvement Area (DMBIA) is sowing the seeds for their annual SummerFest event! Residents can expect great loca...
Mar 26, 2025

Man wanted after $700 theft attempt at local grocery store
An unknown man is wanted by the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) after attempting to steal items from a local grocery store. On Wednesd...
Mar 26, 2025

Halton Police investigating Oakville car-jacking
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is looking for a trip of suspects following an overnight car-jacking in Oakville. On Monday, March...
Mar 26, 2025

Milton forecast for Wednesday, March 26th
It's a chilly Wednesday morning. Here is your Milton forecast for the rest of this week, per Environment Canada: Date Detailed Forecast Toda...
Mar 26, 2025

Milton Menace couldn't complete comeback, lose game three to Collingwood Blues
The run couldn't last forever. On Tuesday, March 25th, the Menace drove north to take on the Collingwood Blues at the Eddie Bush Memorial Ar...
Mar 26, 2025

Suspicious death of Oakville man being treated as homicide
A suspicious death in Oakville is now being classified as a homicide case by the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS). 43-year-old Baljeet ...
Mar 26, 2025

Milton man facing fraud charges over lumber
A Milton man has been arrested following a lengthy fraud investigation involving lumber. Durham Regional Police began investigating the case...
Mar 25, 2025
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Canada's first mid-life diesel-to-electric bus makes inaugural trip in Milton
The Town of Milton provided a first-look at Canada's first mid-life diesel-to-electric bus conversion this week. A project update was provid...
Mar 25, 2025

Author Heather O'Neill announced for 2025 One Book, One Milton event
The Milton Public Library (MPL) has chosen their next author for the 2025 One Book, One Milton program. Acclaimed Canadian author Heather O'...
Mar 25, 2025

Unknown woman flees with $300 cooler to waiting U-Haul van
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is looking for an unknown woman who stole from a local retail store. On Tuesday, March 18th, at ro...
Mar 25, 2025

Halton Police arrest pair of suspects in human trafficking bust
Two men have been arrested by the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) following a lengthy Human Trafficking investigation. In July 2024, t...
Mar 25, 2025

Halton Police locate missing Oakville man
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) says the missing Oakville man from earlier this week has been located. They add that he's safe and...
Mar 25, 2025

Orkin Canada warning of risk of termites
Spring is underway, and that could mean the increased risk of pests in your life. Orkin Canada is warning residents of the threat of termite...
Mar 25, 2025
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Milton forecast for Tuesday, March 25th
Another cloudy day today. Here is your Milton forecast for this week, per Environment Canada: Date Detailed Forecast Today Cloudy with 60 pe...
Mar 25, 2025

PREVIEW: Milton Menace look to remain perfect in game three against Collingwood Blues
The Milton Menace look to continue their dominant playoff run on Tuesday, March 25th. Coming into game three, the Menace are 2-0 in the seco...
Mar 25, 2025

Milton Good Neighbours Day inviting residents to clean up community
It's almost time to be a good neighbour! Every year, Milton Good Neighbours Day gathers residents from around town for the biggest community...
Mar 24, 2025

At least 42 potential crime cases reported in Milton last week
We have the latest crime map update from the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS). READ - Two men wanted after stealing $700+ in clothing f...
Mar 24, 2025

Easter Messy Church bringing family fun to Milton
Looking for a fun and meaningful way to celebrate Easter? St. Paul's United Church, in partnership with the Salvation Army Khi Community You...
Mar 24, 2025

Attempted murder suspect arrested at Halton residence
A man has been arrested in Halton following a collision that left a woman seriously injured. On Sunday, March 9th, at 11:25 p.m., Hamilton P...
Mar 24, 2025