Milton Canadian Champion/News

Fire leaves rural family homeless

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

What was supposed to be a celebratory weekend for Lynda and Simon Waller took a devastating turn on Sunday when their home of a decade was gutted by a fire.

Possible cougar seen on farm

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

When Jill Rogers offered to check on her neighbour's property while she was away, she had no idea it would lead to a truly unforgettable encounter.

Inquest to be held

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

An inquest into the death of a Milton construction worker has been scheduled for later this year.

Ex treasurer gets house arrest for school thefts

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

A local woman who swiped more than $20,000 from two Milton school councils and one in Georgetown when she served as treasurer will spend the next six months under house arrest.

Mommy membership continues to surge

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

An on-line community message board called Milton Moms has been a labour of love for local resident Sandy Gillespie.

New public works commissioner named

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

Halton Region is getting a new commissioner of public works and engineering services.

New doctors now in town

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

Two new family physicians are now accepting patients in Milton.

Halton Women's Place in dire need of volunteers

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

This region's only emergency crisis shelter for women and their dependent children is putting out the call for volunteers.

Dateline - August 27

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

THURSDAY AUG. 28

Grants available through Argi-Food's Healthy Eating initiative

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

Ontario Agri-Food Education Inc. is offering $450,000 in grants for projects that communicate the health benefits of Ontario-grown food products.

Man receives 18 months for child porn

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

A Milton man arrested in February for having almost 2,000 photos and videos of sexually exploited children on his computer has been released from prison.

Crowd packs hall for Liberal leader

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

The polluters will pay, Canadians will gain.

Shelter contributions to be matched by businesswoman

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

A businesswoman who knows first-hand the realities of homelessness is supporting a local fundraiser to benefit Halton Women's Place -- and she's asking for your help.

Major Labour Day send off scheduled for Sophie's Run

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

Nicole Chuchmach will soon embark on the most ambitious trek of her life -- an 800-km run from Milton to New York City to raise awareness about the disease that took her mother's life.

Dateline - August 22

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

Dateline is a free listing of coming events only. The column is available to local community groups to assist in promoting their future events. Only charitable or non-profit community groups may use this service. We can only guarantee one issue of publicity of the occurrence although more insertions are possible if space permits.

Blockbuster video store broken into

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

Halton Regional Police is investigating a break-in to a local store.

Gun found in vehicle; man arrested

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

A man was arrested after employees located a semi-automatic pistol in a vehicle at the Toronto Auto Auction last week.

Beware: Internet, vehicles can be used as weapons

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

Although technically not weapons, both the Internet and a vehicle can be awfully dangerous in the wrong hands.

Woman recognized for work in Britain's wartime Land Army

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

Britain hasn't forgotten about Evelyn Parker.

Town getting tougher on property maintenance

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

Town council has approved amendments to the Property Standards and Clean Yards bylaws to address unsightly hedges, bushes and vines throughout Milton.

Retirement residence moves ahead

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

The development of a four-storey retirement residence in west Milton has been approved.

Mattamy building more homes

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

Another phase of the large subdivision Mattamy Homes is building in the town's west end has been given the go-ahead.

Councillors head off to AMO conference

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

Half of town council is off to the annual Association of Municipalities of Ontario Conference this weekend.

Push on for bottle return

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Town is joining forces with the Region to ask the Province to put a deposit/return system on pop cans and water bottles.

Townhouses get green light

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

A small batch of townhouses in east Milton have been approved by town council, despite concerns raised by some councillors regarding their proximity to Hwy. 401.

Drunk driver gets 7 1/2 years in jail

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

It was only a matter of time.

Public's help needed to fight graffiti

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

Halton Regional Police is calling for the community's help in fighting the graffiti incidents that've been occurring around Milton.

Champion wins top award

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

It's great when the Champion is able to help promote Crime Stoppers' cause through a compelling story.

West Nile found in blue jay

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

Halton Region Health Department officials are calling on residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites after a dead blue jay found in Oakville tested positive for West Nile virus (WNv).

Teen starts catering service through business program

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

A Milton teen is bringing the fine-dining experience right to local residents' homes.

Weekend fires destroy barn, damage garage of residence

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

An already hot weekend became stifling for local firefighters who were called out to two blazes Sunday night.

Woman gives ultimate gift to sister

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

It was around the same time that sisters Joanne Agnew and Sylvia Berrey, just a year apart in age, decided to start their own families. They fully expected to soon be sharing the joys and challenges of motherhood, raising children close in age.

Town councillors endorse growth principles

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Town has a long list of concerns it wants the Region to address before it will support identifying a preferred method for growth beyond 2021.

Fire department launches safety campaign to 'Name the Mascot'

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

With the number of fatal fires that take place across Ontario each year, it's clear the importance of working smoke alarms is a message that still isn't getting through.

Stonehaven Farms looks to become local attraction

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

It's not often that a local business will tell its customers to "get lost," but that's what's happening at Stonehaven Farms in Campbellville.

Dateline - August 20

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

Man arrested in standoff

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

A man was pepper sprayed during a standoff Saturday night in which a police officer was assaulted.

Area farmers getting rained out

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

While one may assume that rain is a farmer's best friend, the abundant downpours this summer have caused more harm than good for some in the agricultural industry.

Teen to set sail on unique educational experience

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

Like her friends, 17-year-old Lauren Harrison will soon turn her thoughts back to school, as she gets ready to enter Grade 12.

Defibrillator, quick action save golfer

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

A Halton Hills man learned the benefits of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillators (AED) first-hand recently when he went into cardiac arrest while golfing at a golf course near Milton.

Police seek lead-free training ammo amid shrinking supply

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Halton Regional Police Service is attempting to grab up all the lead-free training ammunition it can after receiving news that an international shortage of the sought-after bullets could soon limit the supply.

Girls receive scholarships from Milton Rotary Club

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Rotary Club of Milton has awarded two local students 'Gift of Knowledge' scholarships.

Laptop stolen

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

Halton Regional Police are investigating a break-in at an Alexander Crescent home.

Man pleads guilty to violating bail condition

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

A former Milton man accused of drinking and driving in a deadly collision has pleaded guilty to violating one of his bail conditions as well as to a drug charge.

Preliminary hearing date set for Sept. 15

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a Milton woman accused of injuring two men with a samurai sword.

Sentencing delayed in child porn case

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

Sentencing has once again been delayed for a Milton man charged in a province-wide child porn sweep.

Local young man facing impaired driving charges

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

Police laid impaired driving charges following an incident Tuesday night.

Police seek new auxiliary officers

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

A few good men -- and women -- are being sought to be auxiliary police officers.

Learn all about policing at academy

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

If you're interested in learning more about your local police service, you can apply to join a fall information session.

Outdoor camp for kids still has openings

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

Looking for summer activities for your kids that don't involve TV or video games?