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With the League1 Ontario season now entering it's second week -- the Burlington Bayhawks women will finally get their chance to make their debut. Meanwhile the men are preparing for a massive early season test against Simcoe County Rovers. Let's hear what the coaches have to say leading into the weekend.

Ontario boasts a wide array of career opportunities in the skilled trades and technologies. Within this diverse landscape, the government has officially designated 144 occupations as skilled trades, covering industries such as mechanical, electrical, automotive and manufacturing, among others. Skills Ontario is a government funded organization dedicated to promoting skilled trades and technologies in Ontario.  Jason Agnew spoke with CEO Ian Howcroft and asked if advancements in technology has allowed the government to broaden the definition of what is designated as a skilled trade.

Ask Catherine Edwards what she loves most, and she won't hesitate: birds. But it's not just her hobby -- it's her way into a much bigger job. In Halton Hills, she's helping the town put nature on equal footing with the infrastructure we usually think of first. And now, the town is asking residents to weigh in on what green spaces should look like in the years ahead.

It's that time of year again... when you can order your double-double along side a dozen smiles, all for a great cause. Jessica Kaitting reports:

April is Halton Learning Foundation month, helping to raise awareness in the community of the crucial work they do supporting students in Halton. Next Wednesday, the students in the spotlight talent show will hit the stage at Burlington Central High School to help raise funds. But today, Nikki Wesley was in Milton to find out just how far their CEO will go for this incredible cause.

In today's climate of economic uncertainty and rapid technological change, fostering homegrown innovation is more important than ever. Innovation Factory is a Halton & Hamilton business accelerator organization that assists tech start ups to advance their businesses. The organization has launched Concept Catalyst, a program designed specifically to support early-stage tech start-ups and drive Ontario's economic growth.  Jason Agnew chatted with Innovation Factory CEO, David Carter to learn more about the Concept Catalyst program.

Carfax Canada has launched vin fraud check, a new, free tool for car dealers that flags potentially cloned or stolen vehicle identification numbers. Jessica Kaitting attended Halton police headquarters earlier today for the official announcement.

Together with his wife Zora, Tim raised his family in Glen Abbey. A community-builder, he has coached minor sports, led the parent association at his son’s schools, and supported the Oakville Hospital Foundation. Tim and his family hosted families displaced by the war in Ukraine and seeking refuge in Canada, helping them to establish new lives in their new home. He had a long banking career in executive roles with TD and HSBC, and working to represent Oakville West is now his full-time job.

Sima Acan is a proud and longtime member of the Oakville community. She is a businesswoman and community advocate; Sima is a partner in a local automation and robotics company and uses her engineering experience to drive innovation and productivity across diverse industries. She has served as President of the Oakville Lions Club and volunteered with the Royal Canadian Air Cadets and local school councils—gaining deep insight into the needs and aspirations of our community.

A Burlington resident since 2002, Kyle is a dedicated environmental and local democracy advocate. He is passionate about being involved, having protested for climate justice, LGBTQ+ rights, and against government overreach. He currently serves on the Green Party of Ontario’s Provincial Executive, and has been advancing policies on nuclear energy, trans rights, and support for Ukraine. Kyle works for a non-profit supporting progressive campaigns and has run provincially three times, always driven by a belief in bold, positive change.

As the youngest female cabinet minister in Canadian history, Karina Gould has been a fierce advocate for the people of Burlington since she was elected in 2015. You can count on Karina to stand up for you, every time. It’s why she ran for office in the first place: to make this community and this country a fairer, more equal, more welcoming place for all Canadians. As a Member of Parliament and Cabinet Minister, she has made elections fairer, led Canada’s international development efforts, and helped deliver $10-a-day childcare. A lifelong resident of Burlington, Karina is proud to raise her family here and call it home. Before entering politics, she worked in international trade and holds degrees from McGill University and the University of Oxford.

Hailey Ford has lived in Oakville since birth. As long as she can remember, she’s been driven by a desire to do good in her community and country. She attended Post's Corners Public School and White Oaks Secondary School. She is currently completing her third-year of journalism at Toronto Metropolitan University, where she is president of the Journalism Course Union. As a volunteer, she’s worked heavily with United Way and the Ontario Health Coalition.