Halton, Canada News

The inaugural Halton-police sponsored drug drop off day resulted in the collection of prescription medications totalling the weight of an average National Football League defensive end.

Summit. Co-chairs for the Western GTA Summit from Brampton, Burlington, Caledon, Mississauga and Oakville along with Burlington Mayor Rick Goldrin and Oakville Mayor Rob Burton gather at Sherdian College to discuss the upcoming agenda for the 2013 Western GTA Summit.

City confirms June 15 pier opening ceremony. Artist's rendering of the Brant Street Pier.

Halton police salute Oakville heroes with awards. Halton police Const. Tara McLorn and police dog Parker were in good company at the recent Halton Regional Police Service Awards ceremony.

Oakville college instructor shows support for rape victim. Oakville resident Nicolette Little has begun a letter-writing campaign.

Burlington company gets $50K grant. Halton MP Lisa Raitt visited Widex Canada Tuesday morning.

New funds to treat opioid addiction in Oakville. Mississauga Halton Local Health Integration Network , along with numerous partners, announced Friday, expanded access to opioid treatment in the community.

The changes in regulated areas, which are intended to slow the spread of the EAB by restricting the movement of ash materials, result from new detections of the beetle in 2012.

Mayor Rick Bonnette is assuring residents that the Town is keeping an eye on a proposed quarry in the Rockwood area, just west of Acton, that could impact roads in Halton Hills.

The province is trying to make your commute easier with a list of highway projects planned in the coming year.

On Saturday, May 11, the Halton Regional Police Service will take part in a province-wide public safety initiative to encourage Ontario residents to dispose of old and unused prescription medication in a secure, environmentally-friendly manner.

OPP News Release ******************** VAUGHAN, ON -- The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police today unveiled details of an important public safety initiative to encourage Ontario residents to dispose of old and unused prescription medication in a secure, environmentally-friendly manner.

The Canadian Club of Halton Peel hosted Ray Kong, Executive Vice President at Ipsos Reid and Head of Ipsos Loyalty Canada.

Three southern Ontario men are facing charges following an investigation in what's being called the largest counterfeit DVD burning and manufacturing operation in Canadian history.

The safety push comes at the start of the 11th annual Public-Rail Safety Week, a countrywide initiative aimed at raising awareness among Canadians to be safe around railway lines.

Jan Goro, 66, of Banff was arrested last week in connection with the murder of a man in Ontario nearly 37 years ago.

Halton police are holding a media conference tomorrow after dismantling what they say is the largest counterfeit DVD manufacturing operation in Canadian history.

The Hamilton Law Association has an amazing library on the fifth floor of the Sopinka Courthouse on Main Street.

Three bank robbery suspects were arrested in central Mississauga Tuesday night just as they were allegedly preparing to commit a "violent" robbery of an armoured truck filled with cash, police have revealed.

The charges were laid following a 12-month investigation by the Halton police fraud unit.