Halton Region

• 6 arrested, charged in Halton Region sex trafficking operation

  Those arrested have been charged with communicating for the purpose of obtaining consideration of sexual services from a person under 18.

  Crime

  May 10
  
• ‘Porch pirates’ from Peel Region arrested after multiple thefts in Oakville: police

  Halton police made arrests in connection with at least 19 parcel thefts that occurred in Oakville through the first couple weeks of April.

  Crime

  Apr 22
  
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• Oakville Transit workers back at work, service free in March due to inconvenience of strike

  The town of Oakville announced Thursday it reached a tentative deal with striking Oakville Transit workers.

  Traffic

  Mar 4
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• Officer ‘dragged’ during incident involving stolen pickup in Burlington

  Halton police say an investigation into a stolen truck led officers to a parking lot on Francis Road.

  Crime

  Mar 2
• COVID-19: Joseph Brant easing limits for visitors, but hospital’s vaccination requirement remains

  Despite the province easing proof of vaccination rules, Burlington's top hospital says those without two shots likely will not be permitted to see patients.

  Health

  Mar 1
• Picket lines up, no bus service as Oakville Transit workers begin strike

  Residents relying on Oakville Transit must now make alternative travel arrangements.

  Canada

  Feb 17
• Woman charged in connection with December anti-mask protest at Burlington mall

  Police allege the woman was part of a group that walked into the food court seating area of Mapleview Mall in December.

  Crime

  Jan 25
• Oakville restaurant’s liquor licence suspended for not enforcing proof of vaccination

  Zuchinnis Cucina has been accused by the province of not requesting the vaccination status of its diners in accordance with current COVID public safety measures.

  Canada

  Dec 10, 2021
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• COVID-19: 1 confirmed, 2 probable Omicron cases detected in Halton Region

  "I urge all residents to be vigilant given the entry of the Omicron variant in our community," Halton Region medical officer of health Dr. Hamidah Meghani said. 

  Health

  Dec 2, 2021
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• Police offering $50K reward in hopes of solving 2019 Georgetown, Ont. murder

  Halton Regional Police say they are still looking for a suspect in the shooting on Niagara Trail near Monarch Drive.

  Crime

  Dec 2, 2021