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Thanks to celebrities like Avril Lavigne and Shania Twain most people have Lyme disease on their radar and know that it stems from ticks, but for some reason, it seems that this year there are more tick warnings that ever before. So is it just the media capitalizing on these celebrities stories or is there actually more risk out there? Jason Agnew spoke with Dr. Patrick Galange, the Associate Director of Health for Halton Region and asked if 2025 has indeed brought about an increased risk of ticks.

From a local farm to your fingertips, we'll learn about sea buckthorn and aronia berries, two lesser known super fruits that are locally grown and available right here in Halton! Jessica Kaitting was at Milton Meadow Berries to learn more about these tiny berries with big health benefits.

There's still time to catch one more fire engine splash event this month. The annual Summer Splash series has been cooling down Oakville residents all summer and it's more than just fun in the sun. YourTV's Devan Murugan takes us to Neyagawa Park, where fire hoses, ice cream, and safety tips came together for a perfect summer night.

In Oakville, the sounds of drums, art and storytelling came together to honour freedom and heritage. The annual Emancipation Day picnic brought history to life, from African rhythms to voices of the next generation, Devan Murugan reports.

New funding will help an important program continue for another year. "Nature Stewards" connects seniors in a Georgetown retirement home with the environment in several ways. Conservation Halton partners with them to deliver those options.

In the midst of the extended heat warning Halton is experiencing, Jason Agnew had his monthly interview with Milton Mayor Gord Krantz and for the first time in over three years that he has been doing these interviews Mayor Krantz ditched the suit jacket and tie due to the heat! He started out his chat discussing what is turning out to be an unusually hot summer.

You're probably familiar with author Lucy Maud Montgomery. After all she's the author of Anne of Green Gables, one of Canada's most beloved novels, but did you know she lived in the Halton region for about a decade? This was one of the reasons why Halton Hills was chosen as a stop for a special exhibit showcasing the art of bookbinding, videographer Craig McNicoll has more.

They are quick, they're fun, and they could even make your commute the highlight of your day! The City of Burlington is testing out a fresh, new, eco-friendly way for you to get across the city! Jessica Kaitting has more on how you can gain easy access to two wheels and a battery powered boost through one of Burlington's most popular trails.

And now our Burlington Bayhawks update... the men were away at North Toronto in week 15 as the Nitros are battling to clear the relegation zone, and the women were hosting Scrosoppi who were desperately in need of points to win promotion. Pierce Lang has the highlights.