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We are exactly two weeks away from Oakville Family Ribfest and Jason Agnew chatted with Trish Peden, the co-chair of the Ribfest to preview this year's event.

The Bayhawks women found themselves a tight spot last night playing their 2nd of three games in 8 days. It was a rare home match at McMaster University's Ron Joyce stadium. Here are your highlights.

Looking at Europe there are several zero waste countries such as Denmark and Italy. Some European countries actually earn money from recycling and they have very few landfills... so what's going on here in Canada? There's a new business in Burlington who want to be the blue box for your business. Nikki Wesley explains.

A rising trend amongst high school students, and teens in general, is causing the Halton District School Board to approach the issue head-on. Statistics show that the number of students who vape increases from grade 8 through grade 12 and studies show multiple negative health implications from the habit. The school, partnering with the region's public health unit, have been hosting information sessions across Halton to help parents learn about all of it.

Crime Stoppers of Halton has partnered with Crime Stoppers programs in Durham, Guelph-Wellington, Waterloo, and Niagara to help combat human trafficking. Jessica Kaitting was at Halton Regional Police headquarters this morning, where the details of this new campaign were announced.

As we reach the end of the school year, Halton Learning Foundation is offering a way to allow students and parents to thank their teachers and also make a donation with their "thank my teacher" campaign. Earlier today Jason Agnew spoke with HLF CEO Marc Clare to get details.

If you find yourself at Burlington Mall over the next couple of days, it's worth a stop into "the hub", which is currently featuring a youth-led mental health themed art show that you can appreciate at no cost. Jessica Kaitting reports.

The Fairy lake revival project is underway this summer, Jason Agnew spoke with Halton Hills Mayor Ann Lawlor and asked what first steps residents can expect to help revitalize this area.

Art News Magazine has listed the Kabakov's amongst the ten most important living artists in the world. This weekend Oakville Galleries proudly welcomed the art community to a grand opening for their exhibition, Between Heaven and Earth. The centre piece... a 60 foot sculptural installation that will be on display at Gairloch Gardens for an entire year. This puts Oakville in the company of Venice, Brooklyn, and Moscow. Nikki Wesley spoke with Emilia Kabakov about bringing the Ship of Tolerance to Canada for the first time.

One of my favourite things i recall about my closest friends when i was a kid was having sleepovers... which of course resulted in a bunch of video games, snack and very little sleep... but are they still a thing? for a guide to summer sleepovers or lack thereof, we turn to parenting pundit Julie Cole.

With the weather finally warming back up, i'm sure many of you are planning ways to get out there and enjoy some time by the water... and for those of you who enjoy water-sports, there's a club you should know about that operates on 16 mile creek and caters to all ages and abilities. Jessica Kaitting was in Oakville with Sheila Kuiper to learn more about all they have to offer

Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward recently attended the federation of Canadian municipalities in Ottawa, we started our weekly chat talking about the focus of this year's conference.