Videos

Burlington's Mayor Marianne Meed Ward on the new law affecting protesters at Fearman's Pork Processing facility & the Official Plan downtown, plus a new boardgame has hit the city and may feature your neighbourhood or high school. Also Anita Anand discusses the safety of any COVID19 vaccine that comes to market in Cana\da and addresses whether it will be madatory. 

Featuring Oakville MP & Federal Procurement Minister Anita Anand on securing vaccines for Canadians, Halton Women's Place is offering a safe & secure online chat for women who need to reach out for help, and the Burlington teen Tour Band has finally been able to practice in person, using social distancing to keep safe from COVID19. 

The latest COVID19 updates including returning to school September 14th, advice for parents on child mask-wearing and the alternative of biking to school vs. the school bus. Yhose topics and more tonight on Halton News. 

The latest from the Halton District School Board on their re-opening plan, plus a reminder from the Oakville Chamber of Commerce to shop local this weekend! 

Bulington MP Karina Gould on new federal funding for schools, the Halton Catholic District School Board on mandatory masks for all ages, and Canadian Blood Services is looking for donors that have recoverd from COVID19 to investigate it as a treatment option. Those stories and more reported by Nikki Wesley and Melissa Candelaria and anchored by Jessica Kaitting. 

This weekend: $250,000 in cash prizes up for grabs when you shop or dine local during Canada United Weekend! Burlington Chamber President & CEO Carla Nell joins Jessica Kaitting on Halton News with those details.

The Conservatives have a new leader & MP Michael Chong weighs in on the next steps for the party. A second batch of mosquitos in Halton has tested positive for West Nile, Dr. Hamidah Meghani, Halton's Medical Officer of Health offers advice, and the Oakville Chamber of Commerce has announced Awards to recognize local company's that demonstrated resiliance during the COVID19 pandemic. Those stories and more, including local student's successful summer company, and the upcoming Hike for Hospice is open for registration.