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According to a recent Our Kids Network survey, 29% of youth have reported feeling lonely or isolated in Halton. The Oakville Youth Action Committee are working to make sure everyone has an opportunity to connect, Nikki Wesley explains.

It's TikTok Tuesday here on Halton News, don't worry, this story does not mean you have to have the app on your phone. It actually applies to various social media where you may be seeing certain health trends. After all we're at the start of a new year, and the number one resolution people make is to drop a few pounds and get healthier. However, for some reason many people believe that taking health advice from so-called influencers is a good thing. Jason Agnew spoke with healthy lifestyle expert Dr. Joyce Johnson to debunk a few of the most notable social media health trends of 2025, but first asked if it's a good thing that people are taking health advice from things they see on social media.

A new law came into effect on January 1st to help keep you and your family safe in your own homes. Nikki Wesley spoke with Oakville's Fire Chief Paul Boissonneault to find out the details, and to share a warning about something that may have been gifted to you with the best of intentions.

2025 was significant for Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward as she was named the Canadian Mayor of the Year by Municipal World Magazine. This afternoon, in our first update of 2026, Jason Agnew asked Mayor Meed Ward about what she believed was her most significant accomplishment for the City of Burlington this past year.

Burlington North – Milton West MP Adam Van Koevedern was appointed Canada's Secretary of sport in 2025... a very appropriate position for the multi-time olympian.  And with this being a year of the winter olympics, Adam has declared 2026 Canada's year of sport, and it all begins with the presense of FIFA coming to the country.

In Oakville, a crowd of thrill-seekers started off the new years with a splash at the 41st annual 'courage polar bear' dip. Reporter Craig McNicoll was there to witness the frozen fun.

Oakville Mayor Rob Burton held his annual new year's levee this past Sunday, and Jessica Kaitting was there.