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Homelessness has been on the rise and encampments have been a frequent topic of conversation over the past few years, but have you ever wondered what happens to a woman who is pregnant and without a place to call home? Fortunately here in Halton there is an organization whose entire mission is to assist these women. Jessica Kaitting reports

After approximately two years of engineering and mechanical work the town of Milton has taken delivery of its first ever bus that's been converted from diesel to electric power.  A project that was completed not only for the town of Milton, but also by a Milton-based company.

The Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton is holding their annual May soiree on Saturday May 3rd at the OE Banquet & Conference Centre, in Oakville. Jason Agnew spoke with CCAH President Sheldon Williams to get details about the evening's events.

Burlington MPP Natalie Pierre and Jason Agnew chat about her priorities for the upcoming 4-years, but first Jason spoke with Natalie about her previous position as the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, and the Solve the Crisis Campaign which deals with homelessness and mental health... an issue the Ford government has taken criticism over due to their desire to clear encampments, while Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward has been on the other side of this argument. Jason asked MPP Pierre where she stood on the solve the crisis campaign.

Pinball might seem like a thing of the past, but in one Georgetown basement, it's very much alive. A local man has turned his personal collection into a tournament hotspot for a dedicated group of players. Doug Glazebrook takes us inside the quirky world of the Toronto pinball league, and the community that keeps it tilting forward.

Yesterday, The Oakville, Milton and District Real Estate Board opened a new hub. Jessica Kaitting reports.

It was reported in the Toronto Star late last month that Premier Doug Ford's government is pushing for a controversial condo-tower development in mid-town Oakville that would benefit developers while disregarding the town's vision for the land. The development would see 11 condo towers, ranging from 46 to 59 storeys, built in an area roughly the size of the Rogers Centre. After Oakville did not approve the original building applications filed by the developers, the Ontario government has stepped in and proposed a similar complex be built through a provincial initiative that can override local planning. Jason Agnew spoke with Oakville MP Stephen Crawford to get the provincial government's side of this decision.

It was just a month ago that Ontario went to the polls for the provincial election on February 27th and the city of Burlington had one of the closest races in the province with incumbent Natalie Pierre of the Progressive Conservatives squeaking out a victory over Liberal candidate Andrea Grebenc by only 39 votes. Jason Agnew got the chance to chat with MPP Pierre and started the conversation asking if she was surprised by how tight a race it ended up being?

Halton Healthcare has shared a new technology at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, allowing patients to have surgical procedure that's even less invasive than laparoscopic surgery, right here in Halton. Nikki Wesley explains.

The need for mental health and addictions services in Halton continues to grow and so does the need for improvements in the mental health and addictions unit at Joseph Brant Hospital. The foundation is getting closer to its 20-million dollar fundraising goal in their "for all minds" campaign, the annual "paint the town" event helped push in that direction.

Skateboarding has always been about more than just the sport. it's about the people who make it happen. For years, Thomas Morley sold skateboards out of a truck. Now, he's built a place where skaters can gather, learn and ride--rain or shine, and it's about more than just tricks. It's about community. Doug Glazebrook has the story.

All indications are that new Prime Minister Mark Carney will officially call an election as of this Sunday... and since we're already in the midst of a trade war with the United States, politics has never been on the mind and the tips of peoples tongues more than it is today. So with that in mind, your kids may be hearing a thing or two in the home and see things on social media, so when and how do you talk to your kids about the ever more divisive world of politics? For that answer we turn to our parenting pundit Julie Cole.