ABOUT ME
Passionate journalist, digger and investigator. I have reported on the 905 extensively, piercing the veil on many issues pertaining to housing, transportation and healthcare. I am particularly interested in urbanism and growth related issues. Learning about history is often a pass-time for me, often doing archival research for my own enjoyment. I got my start covering Brampton city council. I have since done the same for Oakville and Halton Hills. Federal, provincial and the school boards all round out my coverage.
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‘It takes a village’: Halton Hills honours Youth Centre supporters
In celebration of National Philanthropy Day, the Town of Halton Hills honoured everyone who makes the Youth Centres a vital service in the community. Sponsors, partners, staff, volunteers and the youth were all spotlighted at a gathering Wednesday evening (Nov. 15) at the Acton Youth Centre. Food, games, merriment and speeches telling the story of… Read more
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Georgetown Boys’ powerful words give voice to Armenian orphans in new book
The last of the Armenian refugees known as the Georgetown Boys died in 2006, making records of their history all the more important. Copies of the newsletter they kept at Cedarvale Farm – called Ararat Monthly – were scattered across the world, making it exceedingly difficult to give a concise voice to this group. But… Read more
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Purple bench in Acton park honours local woman killed by husband
In a fitting memorial to Sue Nesbitt-McNally – a longtime Acton resident who lost her life at the hands of her husband – Halton Women’s Place (HWP) has erected a purple bench in Prospect Park. The bench was unveiled earlier this month, which Sue’s family says holds extra meaning as each November also marks the… Read more
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Province powering Atura’s hydrogen plans with $4M for Halton Hills generating station
The Province of Ontario is dishing out $4.1 million for Atura Power’s plans to produce electricity by blending hydrogen with natural gas. The announcement came Thursday morning (Nov. 23) at Atura’s Halton Hills Generation Station, located at Steeles Avenue and Sixth Line. Minister of Energy Todd Smith told the gathered crowd the funding from the… Read more
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Growing demand puts pressure on Town recreation programs for seniors
Facing an aging population and growing post-pandemic interest in its recreation programs, the Town of Halton Hills says the resulting demand is stretching its recreational spaces. “We’re starting to burst at the seams,” Town Recreation Supervisor Margaret Taylor told HaltonHillsToday. “It was a bit of a slow return post-pandemic to active living programs, and then… Read more
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Virtual town hall takes aim at Halton Hills power plant expansion
Fresh off their in-council protest of Atura Power’s proposal to expand its local gas-fired power plant, a coalition of health and environmental groups gathered Monday evening (Nov. 27) for a virtual town hall to further oppose the plans. The gathering sought to update those in attendance about the situation on the ground in Halton Hills… Read more
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