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While Wiarton Willie did predict an early spring this year, i'm certainly not going to be holding my breath, and we can be certain the flowers will not be blooming outside for several more months here in Halton, but inside the Royal Botanical Gardens is another story.... Jessica Kaitting reports

There's a new option in Acton for youth to socialize, exercise and take a break from their devices. A drop-in basketball program began in early January. Hosted and supervised by Halton Hills staff it's a response to youth saying they're bored, especially in the winter when there are fewer options for recreational activity.

It is Monday, which means here on Halton News its Mayor Monday. The first Monday of each month Jason Agnew chats with Oakville Mayor Rob Burton... who this morning, decided to break some unexpected news concerning October's municipal election.

If you've ever thought about running for public office this next interview will be very helpful for you. The association of municipalities of Ontario better known as AMO is offering a series of workshops for people considering running for municipal office in the October 2026 elections... earlier today Jason Angew spoke with AMO past-president, and milton regional councillor Colin Best, to get details on the series of online seminars.

Along with those wonderful people... yknow what else is wanted?  ... your blood. Yes, due to the recent snowmageddon storm, Canadian blood services has had many cancellations this month. Jessica Kaitting was in there today as the donor clinic hopes to motivate more people to become regular donors... maybe even those who are currently nervous about needles

Since 2011 Canadians have been participating in the coldest night of the year event raising more than seventy five million dollars for charities in their communities. Here in Halton we have walks in each municipality. Nikki Wesley spoke with the Burlington organizers to find out how this event creates real impact.

A tale of two fires. In the first week of the new year, Oakville Fire responded to two different basement unit fires that had drastically different circumstances. Nikki Wesley spoke with one of the tenants to find out what happened.

This past weekend must have been a slight bit of relief for Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward as last Friday she had her State of the City address which sold out the Burlington Convention Centre. Alas the Mayor only had one day of reprieve before managing the "snowmageddon" that started on Sunday. In catching up with the Mayor for our weekly chat, Jason Agnew asked how the City is coping with all this snow.

The Oakville Chamber of Commerce and RBC hosted their annual economic update this morning. Jessica Kaitting was at the Oakville Conference Centre to hear the expectations & probabilities for the year ahead.