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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Mother and son explore art and AI in Halton Hills exhibit
A mother-son duo’s creativity has taken over the Upper and Lower Sisnett lobbies at the Halton Hills Cultural Centre. The works of Barbara Ariss-Stroh-Wasser and Derek Ariss comprise the Between Generations: Abstract Expressions exhibit, which explores the intersection between creativity and artificial intelligence. The show – on display until April 6 – can be viewed as an abstract… Read more
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Millions more committed to ending gender-based violence announced at Milton event
Amid an emotional and at times hopeful gathering at FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton Monday, Rechie Valdez reaffirmed Ottawa’s commitment to ending gender-based violence. Joined by local MP Kristina Tesser Derksen, the federal minister for women and gender equality shared details of the recently-announced increased funding plan for WAGE (women and gender equality) to $660 million… Read more
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An interview with Jonny Harris ahead of Acton’s Still Standing episode debut
It’s safe to say that Acton left a strong impression on CBC Television host Jonny Harris. The comedian and Newfoundlander visited Acton last year to film an episode of Still Standing, a show that highlights the resilience of small towns in the face of adversity. At some point last spring, between interviews and recordings of the… Read more
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Milton families push for reforms to developmental disabilities programs and funding
Milton families of those with developmental disabilities took their concerns over programs and government funding to their local MPP’s doorstep this morning (Thursday). Led by Elaine Cray and Mary Barnes, the advocacy group gathered outside Zee Hamid’s consistency office – demanding to know what progress he’d made on certain promises. The pair and other advocates… Read more
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Atura Power completes hydrogen blending tests at Halton Hills station
Atura Power has completed testing to determine whether hydrogen blending technology is feasible at its Halton Hills generation station. The local energy producer at Sixth Line and Steeles Avenue, the Independent Electricity Systems Operator and Province of Ontario are betting big on hydrogen as a way to decarbonize the grid and create a new energy economy. … Read more
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VIDEO: Canada’s Drag Race star hits Georgetown to show the fun side of math
Dozens of local residents now have a new appreciation for mathematics, thanks to Toronto-based drag queen Kyne. The former Canada’s Drag Race contestant and current TikTok influencer was at the John Elliot Theatre on Saturday (July 19) as part of Math in Drag, the Halton Hills Public Library’s (HHPL) program to help kids fall in love with sums. If… Read more
