02/21/2019

“Measles Outbreak” and should we care?       Lately there has been a lot of talk and headlines about measles and outbreaks and how ‘anti-vaxxers’ are ruining the very fabric of health within our society, the question is, should we care?      In the news industry, there is a common saying, “If it bleeds it leads”, see, fear has always been the biggest motivator within human psychology and marketing followed by security, family, greed, creativity, and of course, curiosity, hence the “should we

02/21/2019

Two Brampton Men Arrested in Acton Following Drug Transaction ​In February 2019, the Halton Regional Police Drug and Human Trafficking Unit initiated an investigation into the trafficking of cocaine in the Town of Acton.   On February 19th, 2019, investigators arrested two men after observing them on a shoplifting crime spree and conducting ‘drug transactions’ in Acton.   A Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Search Warrant was subsequently executed at an address in Brampton where evidence of

02/19/2019

Twisters Dominate Round 1 of LLFHL Play-offs The Twisters representative teams had a busy two week in Lower Lakes Play-offs with 11 teams fighting for a spot in round 2. Nine teams including the Novice A, Atom AA, BB and B, Peewee A, BB and B teams and the Midget A and B teams, will advance to the second round of LLFHL play-offs that must be completed by March 3rd. For individual team recaps see below. Novice A  Round 1: Bye  Next Opponent: Oakville (5-13-4) Over 6 regular season match ups

02/19/2019

Telephone Scams in Halton The Halton Regional Police is warning citizens against several telephone scams that are operating within the region.  Over the past few weeks, residents have reported receiving calls with the following themes:  Scam #1:  Caller indicates they are from the CRA (Canadian Revenue Agency) and that you owe money for taxes.  In some cases, the suspect tells the victim a warrant will be obtained and they will be arrested if they do not make an immediate payment.  Payment is

02/21/2019

“Measles Outbreak” and should we care?       Lately there has been a lot of talk and headlines about measles and outbreaks and how ‘anti-vaxxers’ are ruining the very fabric of health within our society, the question is, should we care?      In the news industry, there is a common saying, “If it bleeds it leads”, see, fear has always been the biggest motivator within human psychology and marketing followed by security, family, greed, creativity, and of course, curiosity, hence the “should we

02/21/2019

Two Brampton Men Arrested in Acton Following Drug Transaction ​In February 2019, the Halton Regional Police Drug and Human Trafficking Unit initiated an investigation into the trafficking of cocaine in the Town of Acton.   On February 19th, 2019, investigators arrested two men after observing them on a shoplifting crime spree and conducting ‘drug transactions’ in Acton.   A Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Search Warrant was subsequently executed at an address in Brampton where evidence of

02/19/2019

Twisters Dominate Round 1 of LLFHL Play-offs The Twisters representative teams had a busy two week in Lower Lakes Play-offs with 11 teams fighting for a spot in round 2. Nine teams including the Novice A, Atom AA, BB and B, Peewee A, BB and B teams and the Midget A and B teams, will advance to the second round of LLFHL play-offs that must be completed by March 3rd. For individual team recaps see below. Novice A  Round 1: Bye  Next Opponent: Oakville (5-13-4) Over 6 regular season match ups