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Today, is part two of Jason Agnew's conversation with MP Acan but diving into a couple hot button issues here in Halton. One being the automobile sector, and in particular the modification of the ev-mandate... now before we air this we do want to say this interview was taped previous to the current situation happening in Brampton at the Stelantis plant. But before we get these, Jason Agnew ask Sima Acan about her thoughts on the much discussed topic of bail reform.

It's not just ghosts and goblins haunting Milton this October -- it's glowing pumpkins too. For the seventh year, "pumpkins after dark" is lighting up the hills just west of Toronto. It's part art show, part halloween spectacle, and it's drawing families from across the region. Here's D Glazebrook with a look at the event that runs nightly until November 1st.

A small lake in our own backyard is sharing its story to a new and larger audience. The research completed by scientists over the last 50-plus years at Crawford Lake is the centre of attention in a new exhibition at the Royal Ontario Museum. The story that research tells, however, dates back much further – over 700 years further. It's already garnering  substantial attention with more than three thousand visitors on its first weekend.

Dave Woods previews some of the upcoming shows at the new Moonshine Cafe in Oakville.

If you're a fan of history or ghosts, the Oakville Historical Society has just the thing for you. Their annual ghost walks are happening right now, Craig McNicoll has more.

The 2025 Canadian Federal Election saw redrawn boundaries for ridings in the Town of Oakville, and with the departure of MP Pam Damoff that cleared the way for a new representative for the Liberal Party to attempt to gain MP status. That is indeed what happened for first time candidate Sima Acan. Acan is now representing the new Oakville-West riding and Jason Agnew got the chance to get to know the new MP a few days ago and asked what she was doing before shifting to a career in politics.

We are only half way through October, but Halton Women's Place is gearing up for their Hope In Every Step walk. The annual event will take place in a new location this year and will also officially kick off Women Abuse Prevention Month on November 1st! Jessica Kaitting reports.

Hot dogs bring us together like at family BBQs, kids parties, and of course Blue Jays games. However, one business in Burlington has been bringing the community together over a foot long for almost an entire century. Nikki Wesley shares the historical significance of Easterbrook's Hotdog Stand in Burlington.

The Elect Respect movement started as a conversation between a small group of women in Halton, founded by Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward. They came together to share their experiences with harassment and abuse in public life and to stand up for a better way forward. From that conversation came a commitment to uphold the core values of democratic service, including the right to work free from threats, abuse, or intimidation. What began with a few voices has grown into a movement and this past week Toronto's City Council has adopted the resolution and accompanied by an article written in the Toronto Star. Thus in Jason Agnew's chat earlier today with Marianne Meed Ward, he asked as the movement gains traction, what does it actually mean?

To help celebrate Islamic Heritage Month, the Artist Cube of Milton is putting on an eye opening art exhibit, Craig McNicoll has the details.

We hear a lot about employers having increasing difficulty finding qualified applicants, and job seekers unable to find jobs that match their skills. The Region of Halton has supports for those looking for employment, which includes bringing businesses that are actively hiring all together under one roof with individuals looking for their next right fit, Jessica Kaitting reports.

Automated speed enforcement continues to make headlines as the Provincial Government wishes to bring about legislation to remove all speed cameras. While municipal governments from across the Province see it as a way of increasing safety on our roadways with a self-funded system. Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward has led the way, writing a letter to the Provincial Government begging to keep the current A.S.E systems in place and has been backed up by numerous mayors from across the Province, including Halton Hills Mayor Ann Lawlor and Oakville Mayor Rob Burton. However, Milton Mayor Gord Krantz has been silent on this file, until Jason Agnew's chatted with him this morning.