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‘High-pressure’ repair scams on the rise in Burlington: police

There has been a rise in “high-pressure” home repair scams in Burlington, Halton police warned Tuesday.

Man accused of recording two women inside fitting rooms at Winners in Oakville

A Mississauga man is accused of recording women while they were changing inside fitting rooms at a Winners in Oakville.

Probe into ‘sophisticated’ drug-trafficking network leads to largest gun bust in Halton police history

Halton Regional Police say an investigation into a “high-level drug trafficking network” operating throughout the Greater Toronto Area has resulted in the largest firearms bust in the department’s history.

Oakville motorcyclist killed in 2-vehicle collision in Mono

A 61-year-old motorcyclist is dead following a collision in Mono, Ont., on Saturday morning.

Police recover stolen SUV after NELK Boys post theft video from Ontario Airbnb

A popular YouTube group known as the NELK Boys have become the latest victims of auto theft in the GTA.

Elderly Ontario couple targeted in ‘swatting’ attack caught on camera

An elderly Burlington couple is looking for answers after they were targeted in a fake emergency call that sent a police tactical unit, with guns drawn, to their door looking for an active shooter that didn’t exist.

Eight suspects in custody after ‘smash-and-grab’ robberies captured on video, Halton police say

Halton Regional Police say eight suspects have been arrested in connection with a series of “smash-and-grab” robberies at jewelry stores across southern Ontario.

9 schools ‘return to normal’ following bomb threat in Oakville and Burlington

Police in Halton Region have allowed nine schools to “return to normal” following an anonymous bomb threat earlier this morning received at Halton District School Board and Halton Catholic District School Board.

One person dead following motorcycle crash on Hwy. 407

A 25-year-old man is dead following a motorcycle crash on Highway 407 in Oakville late Thursday night.

Armed suspects force way inside Burlington home and demand valuables from residents

Halton police are investigating after armed suspects forced their way inside a Burlington home and confronted residents who had been sleeping inside over the weekend.

Ontario woman calls 407 toll rates ‘ridiculous’ after more than $1,700 in charges

An Ontario woman says she uses the Highway 407 ETR daily to commute back and forth to work. However, after receiving her most recent bill, she was shocked to see the toll charges added up to $1,760 which she feels is too much.

3 suspects entered Oakville home, stole Mercedes SUV in driveway: Halton police

Police are searching for three suspects who allegedly entered a residence in Oakville and stole a Mercedes SUV that was parked in the driveway.

Burlington woman charged with impaired driving in Brantford

A 60-year-old woman from Burlington had her licence suspended and vehicle impounded Thursday after she was charged with impaired driving in Brantford.

Police offer $25K reward in 2024 disappearance of Toronto mother

Police say they believe foul play is a possibility in the case of a missing Toronto mother who was last seen at a Burlington home in August 2024.

Organized pickpocket groups targeting shoppers at Toronto Premium Outlets: police

Halton Regional Police Service are searching for three suspects after a pickpocket theft was caught on camera as officers investigate a string of incidents at Toronto Premium Outlets shopping centre.