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Oilers forward Zach Hyman speaks for first time since injury: 'You're heartbroken'

2 days ago | haltonhillstoday.ca | Joshua Clipperton

EDMONTON — Zach Hyman knew something wasn't right. The Edmonton Oilers winger had just released the puck crossing his blue line in Game 4 of the Western Conference final when Dallas Stars forward Mason Marchment caught him with a glancing blow in the neutral zone. Hyman dropped his stick and immediately skated off, favouring his right arm before heading straight to the locker room.
BC Hydro seeks baseload power boost from stable sources

2 days ago | haltonhillstoday.ca | Chuck Chiang

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's power utility wants to boost the province's baseload electricity generation capacity in a bid to meet the province's growing demand from residents and industries. Baseload capacity refers to constant and stable power sources, with Energy Minister Adrian Dix announcing BC Hydro's request for expression of interest from companies to provide geothermal or hydroelectric projects to expand long-term power capacity and meet peak demand.
Truck thieves flee empty-handed in Georgetown South

2 days ago | haltonhillstoday.ca | Herb Garbutt

An anti-theft device prevented thieves from stealing a pickup truck from a Georgetown home earlier this week. Halton Police say overnight Sunday/Monday, the window of a Toyota pickup on Barber Drive was smashed. According to police, the thieves cut the steering wheel to remove the steering wheel lock, but were unsuccessful. They left without the truck. No suspect descriptions are currently available. The investigation is ongoing.
Georgetown's Mountainview Residence marking 25 years of retirement living

3 days ago | haltonhillstoday.ca | Herb Garbutt

Christoph Summer had tasked his real estate agent with finding a property. Two weeks later, he got a call. His agent had found a location that seemed ideal for Summer’s desire to build a retirement community. Summer had lived in Milton at one time, but all he remembered about Georgetown was that it had a Pizza Hut. However, it was a community that was in need of the type of project he envisioned. There was a catch, though. Summer would have to act fast.
Halton Hills shifting from loans to advice for homeowners on energy efficiency

4 days ago | haltonhillstoday.ca | Herb Garbutt

Halton Hills Council has backed a plan to provide residents with information and advice to make their homes more energy efficient, replacing a popular pilot project it could no longer afford. Council endorsed the two-year Greener Homes Halton Hills program at its most recent meeting.
Stewarttown students win silver in animation at Skills Ontario

6 days ago | haltonhillstoday.ca | Herb Garbutt

There were some tense moments in the final minutes of the Skills Ontario Competition. As the team from Stewarttown Middle School gave their animation one last look, the sound was suddenly gone. And then they closely watched the clock as their presentation, which could not exceed two minutes, clocked in at exactly 120 seconds. In the end, the presentation they handed over to the judges did have sound – a cable had been knocked loose as the team was viewing it for the last time.
ICYMI: Council supports plans for trio of apartment buildings in Georgetown

6 days ago | haltonhillstoday.ca | Herb Garbutt

This article first appeared on HaltonHillsToday May 27. Plans to build three apartment buildings next to the Georgetown GO station are nearing final approval. During its Monday meeting, Halton Hills Council endorsed a staff recommendation for the necessary zoning and Official Plan amendments that will allow one eight-storey and two 12-storey residential buildings at 1 Rosetta St. The decision will be ratified at the next council meeting on June 16.
Toronto school board, firefighters warn of 'dangerous' social-media trends

1 week ago | haltonhillstoday.ca | Maan Alhmidi

TORONTO — The Toronto Catholic District School Board, along with some emergency responders, are warning parents about "dangerous" social-media challenges that are trending among students in Ontario schools. The board said the challenges are recorded on video and shared online to encourage others to participate, but they can pose serious risks to students and the entire school community.
Council greenlights $1.5M purchase of new truck for Halton Hills Fire

1 week ago | haltonhillstoday.ca | Herb Garbutt

Town council has approved the purchase of a $1.56-million fire pumper-rescue truck for the Halton Hills Fire Department. The expenditure comes in under the $1.6 million set aside in this year’s budget to replace a 16-year-old truck. The vehicle, which will include air bags and roll cages built into the cab that the current truck lacks, will be built and delivered in 32 months.
New arts hub set to open in downtown Erin

1 week ago | haltonhillstoday.ca | Jessica Lovell

A downtown Erin shop is getting a new coat of paint as part of a transformation for the new business soon to open, and the painting won’t stop there. The 74 Main St. location will open its doors in June as the latest 4Cats location in Ontario. The business, which originated in British Columbia, provides a studio space with workshop and art class offerings meant to inspire creativity and make art accessible.