Bambang Sadewo

Toronto

Reporter at InsideHalton.com

Cat referee. Minimum waste, maximum joy. He/him.

Articles

Rising demands put strain on Halton food banks and programs

5 days ago | haltonhillstoday.ca | Bambang Sadewo

A growing number of Halton residents are turning to food banks, pantries and meal services as rising living costs push more households into crisis, according to a new report from Community Development Halton. The report, based on survey responses from 49 of 102 food programs and hunger relief organizations across the region, offers a snapshot of worsening need and increasingly strained resources. Between 2023 and 2024, food bank usage rose by 22 per cent.
Speed bumps being considered for this major Milton road

5 days ago | miltontoday.ca | Bambang Sadewo

EDITOR'S NOTE: This article originally appeared on MiltonToday May 7. After years of trying to slow down drivers on Martin Street, the Town of Milton is proposing a more assertive measure: installing speed cushions. Despite previous efforts — including radar-equipped speed boards, targeted police enforcement, community safety zones and ‘please slow down’ lawn signs — speeding remains a concern on the two-lane collector road, which has a posted speed limit of 50 km/h.
‘Our fight continues’: Milton intermodal battle shifts to Ottawa after Supreme Court ruling

1 week ago | oakvillenews.org | Bambang Sadewo

The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed an application from the Town of Milton and Halton Region to appeal a federal ruling that upheld Ottawa’s approval of CN’s planned intermodal hub. The decision, released today (May 8), marks another legal setback for officials and residents who oppose the proposed facility, but they insist the fight is far from over.
Rising demands put strain on Halton food banks and programs

1 week ago | miltontoday.ca | Bambang Sadewo

A growing number of Halton residents are turning to food banks, pantries and meal services as rising living costs push more households into crisis, according to a new report from Community Development Halton. The report, based on survey responses from 49 of 102 food programs and hunger relief organizations across the region, offers a snapshot of worsening need and increasingly strained resources. Between 2023 and 2024, food bank usage rose by 22 per cent.
Rising demands put strain on Halton food banks and programs

1 week ago | oakvillenews.org | Bambang Sadewo

A growing number of Halton residents are turning to food banks, pantries and meal services as rising living costs push more households into crisis, according to a new report from Community Development Halton. The report, based on survey responses from 49 of 102 food programs and hunger relief organizations across the region, offers a snapshot of worsening need and increasingly strained resources. Between 2023 and 2024, food bank usage rose by 22 per cent.
New Milton subdivision plan includes 324 homes, future high-density block

2 weeks ago | miltontoday.ca | Bambang Sadewo

Milton council heard details this week about a proposed subdivision that would add 324 new homes to the northwest corner of Britannia Road and Bronte Street. The development plan includes 116 single-detached homes, 46 semi-detached homes and 162 townhouses. Another 43 townhouse units are expected to be added later, once a series of narrow “sliver” parcels are consolidated with the main subdivision lands.
Milton eyes $1M 'income fund' to offset budget hikes

2 weeks ago | miltontoday.ca | Bambang Sadewo

Milton council has directed staff to develop a plan for a new reserve fund that could generate approximately $1 million annually to help offset rising operating costs and ease the tax burden on residents. The motion, approved Monday (April 28) night, asks staff to return with a strategy to establish the fund, which would serve as an additional financial tool to help manage the pressure of being one of Canada’s fastest-growing communities.
Halton enhances basement flooding grant program, expands eligibility

2 weeks ago | oakvillenews.org | Bambang Sadewo

After a series of extreme storms flooded thousands of homes across Halton last year, the region is revamping its basement flooding grant program to better support residents and make the process easier to navigate. Last July’s storms prompted more than 4,400 flood-related calls and led to over 1,000 grants being issued, compared to fewer than 30 typically provided in an average year.
Milton Liberals file complaint over Conservative presence at event near polling station

2 weeks ago | oakvillenews.org | Bambang Sadewo

The Liberal Party has filed an official complaint over a weekend event attended by Conservative candidates inside the same building as an advance polling station — though organizers said the gathering was non-political and planned weeks before the election was called.
North Halton candidates tackle housing crunch, U.S. tariffs at election forum

3 weeks ago | oakvillenews.org | Bambang Sadewo

Affordable housing and trade tensions with the U.S. were the focus of an election forum in Milton Tuesday night, where candidates from both ridings (Burlington North-Milton West and Milton East-Halton Hills South) took turns laying out their positions. Hosted by the CFUW Milton at the Milton Sports Centre, each candidate was given seven minutes to address the issues. Conservative Parm Gill and Green candidate Susan Doyle, both running in Milton East-Halton Hills South, did not attend.