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New Bridge Completes North Oakville's William Halton Parkway Corridor

A new bridge over Sixteen Mile Creek is now open in north Oakville, completing the 12-kilometre William Halton Parkway corridor — though some finishing work and temporary closures are still ahead.

Low Voter Turnout Lets Organised Groups Shape Burlington's Civic Agenda

A growing conversation in Burlington's civic circles is highlighting how low municipal voter turnout gives organised special interest groups a disproportionate say in who runs City Hall — and what they do once they're there. With the next municipal election on the horizon in October 2026, the stakes for showing up are real.

Halton Police Seek Suspect in Burlington Bank Robbery

Halton Regional Police are searching for a bank robbery suspect in Burlington, described as having distinctive yellow, visibly poor-condition teeth. If you have any tips, contact Halton Police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Rainy Sunday Settles Over Burlington — Keep the Umbrella Handy

Sunday is shaping up to be a rainy one in Burlington, with an 86% chance of rain, temperatures peaking around 21°C, and a feels-like of just 14°C this morning. Keep the umbrella close.

Federal petition to protect kids in ERs closes August 31

Finlay van der Werken, a 16-year-old from Burlington, died after waiting more than eight hours in an ER with no pediatric protocols in place. A federal petition calling for national pediatric emergency standards closes August 31 — here's why it matters.

E. coli Closes Beachway Park Beach to Swimmers

A no-swim advisory is in effect at Burlington's Beachway Park Beach, 1094 Lakeshore Rd., due to elevated E. coli levels. Brant Street Beach is still safe as of August 19 testing.

Halton Police Seek Suspect After BMO Branch Robbery on Brant Street

Halton Regional Police are searching for a male suspect who robbed the BMO branch at 519 Brant St. in Burlington on Wednesday, August 20, making off with cash and coin after jumping the counter. No weapons were used and no injuries were reported.

QEW Widening Between Guelph Line and North Shore Is Now Underway

The long-awaited $52-million QEW widening between North Shore Boulevard and Guelph Line is underway, with bridge upgrades at Brant and Fairview streets and new HOV lanes in the works — though the lanes themselves won't open until closer to 2029.