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The Children's Aid Foundation of Halton marked its 35th anniversary with a call for more partnerships to help vulnerable children. Devan Murugan takes a closer at how the fundraising group is making a difference.

Ted Arnott has been a fixture in Halton Hills for 35 years, however it was October of last year that the longtime MPP announced he would not be seeking re-election, and thus the search began for the a new candidate to fill his seat. Among the candidates vying for the role were two young Halton Hills councillors. Ward 1's Alex Hilson running for the Ontario Liberal Party, and ward 2 councillor Joseph Racinsky representing the Progressive Conservatives. With the momentum of Doug Ford's re-election, Joseph Racinsky was successful in his election bid. Earlier this week Jason Agnew had the chance to chat with the newly elected MPP and started by asking about his rollercoaster political ride and recent election win.

It's starting to feel like spring, but it's been quite the ski season this winter... Despite the plentiful amounts of snow, for many kids with disabilities, a skiing experience could seem impossible. But at Glen Eden Ski Resort, the Ontario Track3 Adaptive Sports Association is helping children defy expectations and discover their full potential, one turn at a time.

It was late last year that we found out the Olde Hide House would be closing it's doors, but the town of Halton Hills wanted to ensure this piece of it's history remained and thus want to have the building be designated as a heritage property, however the owners of the property are now challenging this. Jason Agnew spoke with Mayor Ann Lawlor to get the latest.

Maple syrup isn't just a sweet treat, it's part of Ontario's rich history and tradition. The Bronte Creek Maple Syrup Festival is back all month, continuing the tradition beloved by many. Ainsley Soeterik has the story.

Funeral directors provide an essential service in our community. They are there every step of the way to help loved ones after a death, from taking care of the body, to planning the funeral itself, to guiding them through legal paperwork. Today is National Funeral Director Recognition Day. Nikki Wesley asked local funeral director, Sarah Sunnucks how she would describe her position in a single sentence.

Yesterday on Halton News we presented a story in which Dr. Galange outlined how much more prevalent the measles are here in Ontario this year compared to previous years, and the importance of prevention through vaccine. Today the focus is on what to do if you or your child are showing signs of this extremely contagious condition. Jessica Kaitting reports.

To our daily tariff talk now, last week as Jason Agnew spoke with Marianne Meed Ward, the Burlington Mayor was ready to get on a plane and head to Washington in hopes of speaking with US officials. Jason spoke with the Mayor this afternoon and got her thoughts on the trip.

The town of Oakville is seeking residents input on a new by-law that would ban protests near vulnerable social infrastructure such as places of worship, schools and hospitals. This was one of the topics in Jason Agnew's monthly chat with Oakville Mayor Rob Burton, and while Jason fully agrees with the potential by-law sentiment, he presented to the mayor a question: if a protest is told where to protest, doesn't it cease to be a protest?

A first of its kind fundraiser is wrapping up in Milton. Over the past week the Darling Home for Kids and the Milton location of Maverick's Donuts company combined resources to raise money for the home. As part of the appeal, a 15-year old who uses the home's services, was provided the opportunity to design and decorate his own donut.

Last Thursday in Milton the town held it's annual International Women's Day March. The community came together to celebrate progress and advocate for equality. Ainsley Soeterik has the story, which begins with Mayor Gord Krantz doubling down as town crier.

The measles were previously thought to be eliminated here in Canada, but we now find ourselves in the midst of an outbreak here in Ontario. We spoke with Dr. Galange of Halton Region Public Health for his advice, as the numbers keeps rising.