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According to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, one stroke occurs approximately every five minutes in our country. For those that survive, there is often a lengthy road to recovery, with many skills needing to be re-learned, but the Oakville Strokers are eager to help! Jessica Kaitting reports.

April is Lyme disease awareness month... and as you may know, Lyme disease starts from ticks. This is not only a concern for humans but for our long legged friends as well. Jason Agnew spoke with Mike Heimbach from Abell pest control about some best practices for tick avoidance, but first got the lowdown on exactly what ticks are and the health problems these little critters can cause.

You might not know their names -- But you've definitely seen their obsession. They're quiet, precise, and once a year, they gather to do something most of us have never even thought of. G Glazebrook was in acton to uncover an unconventional passion.

Lighthouse for grieving children and families are gearing up for the biggest fundraiser of the year. The organization supports youth and their families who have lost a parent or sibling as they move through the stages of grief. Nikki Wesley spoke with a past participant about what the support meant to her.

After starting the season with two straight losses the pressure is on the Burlington Bayhawks men's team. Pierce Lang has the highlights for the men's game versus Sigma.

The federal electoral District of Milton East - Halton Hills South has now flipped to a Liberal win due to the validation process... something we had never heard of before this weekend... but someone who now knows all about it is the candidate herself, Kristain Tesser Derksen, Jason Agnew chatted with the MP elect earlier today and asked her to explain.

It wasn't just about big black bags and gloves. It was about legacy--and who's going to inherit the community Milton's building. Reporter Doug Glazebrook takes a look at how the town's turning a morning of cleanup into a message for the future.

As part of its plan to protect Ontario, the government is enhancing and expanding the Ontario made manufacturing investment tax credit, providing an additional $1.3 billion over three years to help lower costs for businesses that invest in buildings, machinery and equipment that are used for manufacturing or processing in Ontario. Jessica Kaitting attended a press conference in Oakville earlier today and provides details.

The Bayhawks Women are off this week, using the break to regroup and welcome some key reinforcements after that impressive week 2 win. But it's game on for the men, who face a tough challenge against Sigma FC, let's hear from head coach Mark Worton.

It was boots on the ground for Earth Day in Halton, as young Scouts got their hands dirty for a greener tomorrow. The region marked the day with a massive tree planting at the waste management site in Milton, Devan Murugan was there.

Next weekend Lasalle park in Burlington will play host to the Why Not Wine festival, and along with the variety of vino there will also be live music at the event including this guest. Jason Agnew caught up with singer/songwriter Talia Schlanger to chat all things music broadcasting and even a little bit of wine.

The Townsend Smith Foundation is a little closer to its goal of building a hospice in North Halton. A unique fundraising event took place last week to raise both money and keep the awareness of this need front and centre in people's minds. While not everyone has a personal connection to the need for hospice care within their own family, it's an option they want available to the community.