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  1. Fencing harder than Hollywood films portrayRead the original story w/Photo

    Friday May 24 | The Independent & Free Press

    Escarpment Fencing Club members Landon McPhee, Kira Oliver and Natasha Kasunic wear the silver medals they earned recently at the provincial high school championships in Stratford for Christ the King. 1 comment

  2. Town aware of Rockwood quarryRead the original story w/Photo

    May 6, 2013 | The Independent & Free Press

    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. 1 comment

  3. Licence plate collectors meet in ActonRead the original story w/Photo

    Apr 30, 2013 | Mississauga

    They love licence plates. Mike Franks, 26, and his fiancee Alannah Campbell, 21, met at Guelph University, but are both from Newfoundland. 1 comment

  4. Local author reading at the Acton LibraryRead the original story w/Photo

    Apr 29, 2013 | The Independent & Free Press

    On Thursday, May 2, 7:30 p.m. at the Acton branch of the Halton Hills Public Library, 17 River St., local authors Maggie Petru and Marilyn Temmer will be available for a book reading and signing event. 2 comments

  5. Flash from the Past: Old brewery stable became Preston Scout HouseRead the original story w/Photo

    Apr 26, 2013 | The Waterloo Region Record

    The Preston Scout House, as it look before renovations began in 1938. Earlier it was a stable connected with the Rock Brewery, operated by Peter Bernhardt. 1 comment

  6. Redistribution of Halton Catholic trustees...Read the original story w/Photo

    Apr 25, 2013 | InsideHalton.com

    "a . Recognizing that this is an emotional issue a taking away a trustee from one community and giving it to another is not we take lightly." - Michael Pautler, Education Director, Halton Catholic District School Board The possibility of Oakville losing a school board trustee so the even faster-growing area of Milton can have another representative ... (more) 1 comment

  7. Redistribution of Halton Catholic trustees possibleRead the original story w/Photo

    Apr 25, 2013 | InsideHalton.com

    "a . Recognizing that this is an emotional issue a taking away a trustee from one community and giving it to another is not we take lightly." - Michael Pautler, Education Director, Halton Catholic District School Board The possibility of Oakville losing a school board trustee so the even faster-growing area of Milton can have another representative ... (more) 1 comment

  8. Poverty's vicious cycleRead the original story

    Apr 25, 2013 | The Independent & Free Press

    If you are a newcomer, single mom, senior, have a disability or mental health issues, you're more likely to fall into poverty according to Community Development Halton .

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  9. Burlington's Billy J White up for country awardRead the original story

    Apr 20, 2013 | InsideHalton.com

    "Cars were my job and music was my hobby," he said. "Now music is my job and cars are my hobby." "It's a big-time boost for my career and it was definitely unexpected," said the singer/guitarist. "It's nice to be grouped with the big dogs of the industry." White drew attention with his EP recording Country Drag Strip . 4 comments

  10. Growing Milton may get another Catholic trusteeRead the original story w/Photo

    Apr 20, 2013 | The Independent & Free Press

    The possibility of Oakville losing a school board trustee so the even faster-growing area of Milton can have another representative is not sitting well with some Halton Catholic District School Board trustees, prompting one to suggest a letter of concern be sent to the provincial government. 4 comments

  11. Acton Cancer Society campaign kickoff tonightRead the original story w/Photo

    Apr 3, 2013 | The Independent & Free Press

    Acton Branch of the Canadian Cancer Society will be kicking off their month-long campaign, with their kick-off April 3, 7 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church, Acton, where speaker David Josephy will talk about current cancer research. 1 comment

  12. Acton Cancer Society campaign kickoff next weekRead the original story w/Photo

    Mar 28, 2013 | The Independent & Free Press

    Acton Branch of the Canadian Cancer Society will be kicking off their month-long campaign, with their kick-off April 3, 7 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church, Acton, where speaker David Josepthy will talk about current cancer research. 2 comments

  13. Four Oakville AE teams win OMHA championshipsRead the original story

    Mar 27, 2013 | InsideHalton.com

    Four Minor Oaks Hockey Association additional entry rep teams won Ontario Minor Hockey Association championships over the past week. 1 comment

  14. Milton M.P. back from Ottawa after suffering from bout of fluRead the original story

    Feb 13, 2013 | InsideHalton.com

    Time Capsules are gems of information extracted from past issues of the Champion and other publications in order to provide a window into Milton's past. 1 comment

  15. Longtime Acton referee hangs up whistleRead the original story w/Photo

    Feb 7, 2013 | The Independent & Free Press

    After nearly four decades of service on the ice as a youth hockey referee, Acton's Clint Peacock is hanging up his white-and-black-striped jersey, although he'd like to remain involved on the administrative side of the sport. 1 comment

  16. Arena fundraising campaign hits halfway markRead the original story w/Photo

    Jan 30, 2013 | The Independent & Free Press

    Heading into the home stretch of a fundraising campaign to help pay for the three new arenas in Halton Hills, organizers are looking to round up about $1 million over the next six months to reach their goal. 2 comments

  17. MacGillivrays earn Hockey Heritage AwardRead the original story w/Photo

    Jan 17, 2013 | The Independent & Free Press

    The first-ever husband-and-wife recipients of the Georgetown Hockey Heritage Award were entering uncharted territory when they helped start up girls' hockey in Halton Hills in the spring of 1997. 1 comment

  18. Guelph Hurricanes clip Listowel in overtimeRead the original story w/Photo

    Jan 12, 2013 | The Guelph Mercury

    Ian Chan of the Guelph Hurricanes lifts the puck over goaltender Daniel Dekoning for a goal against the Listowel Cyclones while being hounded by Sam Harris during Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League play Saturday night at the Sleeman Centre. 1 comment

  19. Quirky songstress Darrelle London brings offbeat originals to River RunRead the original story

    Jan 11, 2013 | City Of Guelph

    Guelph, ON January 10, 2013 - When singer and songwriter Darrelle London brings her act to Guelph's River Run Centre on Friday, January 25 at 8pm, it will be a homecoming of sorts. 1 comment

  20. GO's return to Acton gets warm welcomeRead the original story w/Photo

    Jan 7, 2013 | The Independent & Free Press

    At exactly 6:28 a.m. Acton's first GO Train arrived at the station, the first service since July of 1993. 2 comments