Videos

Cracked hands, dry skin, windburn... all things we have to look forward to as fall turns to winter. Dermatologist Dr. Marisa Ponzo joins to talk about why the colder conditions are so tough on our skin and some preventative measures you can put in place to avoid the unpleasant conditions as they get colder.

The fight to combat invasive species by promoting and creating opportunities to grow native plants continues in Halton Hills. a grant of more than half-a-million dollars, which the town received from the federation of Canadian municipalities growing Canada's community canopies program, is allowing them to offer a deeply subsidized price to residents. So far, about two thousand trees have been planted on public land. Recently, residents got a chance to buy some trees and shrubs, extending the reach of the program to private property.

Dennis Windego and grandmother's voice have been running indigenous cultural competency training seminars for health care, justice and front line crisis responders. The training is in response to several truth and reconciliation calls to action to help organizations understand how to best support indigenous people.

If you're looking for fresh local produce you may want to head up to north Burlington this weekend and visit the folks at Ryan's market gardens. Ryan himself talks about how the road side stand has become a weekend destination for many in the community.

Eset's cyber security expert Tony Anscombe joins to talk about why back to school and cyber security go hand in hand.

The leaves are changing colour, but the sun's still shining strong... the sunflower project by suite 360 culminated in a beautiful sunflower tea on a gorgeous day, with a reminder for all to enjoy life's blessings, as well as the family, friends and community around us that help to keep our lives abundant in so many ways

The honourable Zee Hamid, provincial minister of tourism, culture and gaming made a funding announcement in Oakville that will help to restore a historic community hub that's been around since 1845. Nikki Wesley has the Ontario trillium grant details.

Minister Stephen Crawford lays out the ever evolving online threats facing both Ontario and Canada. The Oakville MPP later discusses the youth council that he organizes. If you think you might be interested in joining, visit https://stephencrawfordmpp.ca/mpp-crawfords-youth-council/ for details.

Interviewed by Jason Agnew.

Does giving back to both the community and nature sound of interest? If so, Willow Park Ecology Centre in Halton Hills has the perfect opportunity for you! Every Thursday from spring to fall they run their Take Action Thursdays program, where volunteers can learn how to help maintain the area's unique habitat.  

Reported by Craig McNicoll.