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Halton News : Lakefront Rescue

by jamesbright June 6, 2012 Latest News 0 comments

Oakville News : Lakefront Rescue

A father believed to be out cycling with his son had to be rescued last night by Burlington firefighters and Halton EMS.

He fell 20 feet to the water’s edge after stopping at a lookout point overlooking Lake Ontario at Burloak Waterfront Park.

The victim was transported to hospital with …

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Oakville : Calendar of Events 2012

by jamesbright May 24, 2012 Latest News 0 comments

Sidewalk Sale – June 14th-16th, 2012
Join the retailers of Downtown Oakville for this three-day shopping extravaganza! In its 37th year, this Oakville tradition brings the downtown to life as retailers head to the street offering you the best buys of the season. After shopping, be sure to extend your visit by sampling some of the …

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Oakville Events : Fireworks Festival to aid hospital, Sally Ann

by jamesbright May 19, 2012 Latest News 0 comments

Oakville : Fireworks Festival to aid hospital, Sally Ann

Halton Hills Fireworks Festival will take place on May 22-24 in the Georgetown Fairgrounds.

Formally Bang-O-Rama, the Conklin Supershows will present a traditional array of family rides and attractions, a spectacular three-night fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. and entertainment including free craft tent and petting zoo.

Admission: …

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Burlington News : Police shoot bear in Burlington park

by jamesbright May 18, 2012 Latest News 0 comments

Police tracked and killed a black bear in the woods behind Mountainside Recreation Centre – GRAHAM PAINE/Metroland Media Group

Halton regional police say they had “no other alternatives” but to shoot and kill a black bear roaming toward a residential area in Burlington Wednesday.

Police received reports at about 10 a.m. from several residents who spotted …

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Burlington Events : Tyandaga Golf Course Grand Opening

by jamesbright April 17, 2012 Latest News 0 comments

Burlington : Tyandaga Golf Course Grand Opening

InsideHalton
Apr 16, 2012 – 11:12 AM

Burlington Mayor, Rick Goldring, was on hand Saturday morning to officially get the 2012 golfing season started as Tyandaga Golf Course had it’s grand opening.

However the mayor’s busy schedule only allowed the mayor to play nine holes.

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Oakville Events : Car fire evacuates police headquarters

by jamesbright April 10, 2012 Latest News 0 comments

Oakville : Car fire evacuates police headquarters

A car fire in the underground parking lot of the Halton Regional Police Service Headquarters, 1151 Bronte Rd., resulted in the partial evacuation of the building Monday.

Police said at around 12:30 p.m., a police cruiser was being fitted with some new equipment when the fire suddenly broke out.

“We …

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Oakville News : Olympics a family affair for Russells

by jamesbright April 1, 2012 Latest News 0 comments

InsideHalton : Olympics a family affair for Russells

Being the younger sibling of a world championship medalist and an Olympian, Sinead Russell had the bar set pretty high for her. This week, for a change, she gave older brother Colin something to live up to.

Eighteen-year-old Sinead Russell earned her spot on Canada’s Olympic team Wednesday …

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Oakville Sports : Local players help RIT win NCAA hockey title

by jamesbright March 19, 2012 Latest News 0 comments

Local players help RIT win NCAA hockey title.

A day after Lindsay Grigg’s overtime goal sent Rochester Institute of Technology to the national championship game, the Tigers won the NCAA Division III women’s hockey title.

The overtime goal by the Oakville freshman set up a rematch of last year’s final, in which the Norwich Cadets beat …

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