The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) have charged two suspects being sought for vandalizing a sign at the Sri Krishna Brundavana Hindu Temple in Georgetown.

On Sunday March 30, at approximately 1:10 am two male suspects wearing hooded sweatshirts were seen leaving a pub in the downtown area before walking to the Sri Krishna Brundavana Temple on Main Street South in Georgetown. Security footage captured the suspects ripping down and damaging a sign at the front of the temple.

On April 5, 2025, each suspect turned themselves in to HRPS officers.

As a result of the investigation  Matthew Maciejko (24), of Halton Hills and Nathan Pobgee (25), of Halton Hills have been charged with mischief.

Both accused were released on an Undertaking with a future court date in Milton.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2416.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.

Four people were sent to hospital for injuries police say were from an edged weapon following a street disturbance in downtown Hamilton. Police say they were called to the area of Main St E and Hughson St S Saturday morning before 3 am for a report of a large street disturbance involving 10-20 people.

Police say the disturbance started as a result of minor damage to a vehicle. During the disturbance, non-life threatening injuries were sustained by members of each group consistent with an edged weapon. Four people attended hospital where they were treated for their injuries. The vehicle sustained more damage during the disturbance. Parties involved in the disturbance provided limited information to police.

If anyone has any information regarding this incident they are asked to call Central Detectives at 905-546-3816 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

A new program at the London library is teaching seniors how to navigate technology on their cell phones and computers so they can be more connected and safe in the evolving online world.

The suspect arrested in connection to a death in Clarence-Rockland, Ont., on Friday has been identified as Gilles Martel, 83, and charged with second-degree murder, according to Ontario Provincial Police.

A woman was found dead inside a home in Barrhaven Saturday evening, and a man has been arrested, according to Ottawa police.

Two men in their 20s turned themselves in to police nearly a week after a sign was damaged in front of Sri Krishna Brundavana Temple in Georgetown.

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Peterborough was hit with 20 millimetres of ice build up during the storm. Volunteers from humanitarian aid organization, Team Rubicon, have been helping to clear fallen trees all week.

The recent death of a 33-year old woman on a highway near Cornwall, Ont., has sparked a petition calling for the province to address a stretch of the road on which a number of fatal collisions have occurred.

While recent homicides in Ottawa were tragic, police say, they do not believe there is a risk to public safety.

For decades, the Canadian Regiment of Fencible Infantry has crossed the border to work with American re-enactors to commemorate important historical battles in North American history. But in the wake of rising Canada-U.S. tensions, they are staying put.

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Two Brampton men allege the Conservative Party of Canada bypassed the nomination process in favour of appointing candidates to run in the city’s ridings, pushing them to join the Liberal Party instead — and take their supporters along with them. 

Although he had lived on Vancouver Island for the past more than 30 years, Reg Whynott was at the centre of Hamilton business and local politics for over two decades.  In Business he served for 13 years as General Manager of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce followed by two terms as the Chair of Hamilton Wentworth Region as it was then called. Mr. Whynott died March 19 at a retirement residence at Qualicum BC.

Born in Bridgetown, Nova Scotia, he was one of five children. At the age of 17, Reg and three friends enlisted in the Canadian Army, Special Forces. By the end of 1952, they were fighting in Korea. Reg was the only one of the three who survived to come home in 1954 with an Honourable Discharge.

Following his military service, Reg began his career in Hamilton, Ontario working with Proctor and Gamble and Pitney Bowes in sales. But with a talent for business and organization, Reg was hired by the Chamber of Commerce in Hamilton as an assistant general manager. He then spent 5 years in Saint John as General Manager for their Chamber before returning to Hamilton in 1975 and running the Chamber for the next 13 years.

During his term as head of the chamber Whynott championed development of the Hamilton Airport, opening of the industrial parks that now exist in Ancaster and one-tier government. He was also an early supporter of the Red Hill Expressway. The 1970’s and 1980’s were a difficult time in Hamilton as the local economy was seeing the decline of the city’s industrial base.

In 1988 Reg Whynott was persuaded to run for Regional Chair. It was the first time the Chair position would be decided by popular vote. He faced four members of Hamilton Council, but with support of the Hamilton business community won handily and was re-elected in 1991. In 1994 Whynott announced he would not be seeking re-election and planned to retire and relocate to Vancouver Island to be near family.

Over his career, Reg occupied many community leadership positions and was the recipient of many honours, which can be viewed here. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/obituaries/parksville-bc/reginald-whynott-12292580

Reg Whynott is survived by his children David; Steve (Diane); Douglas and daughter, Deborah Leah Young (Savita), as well as ten grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Reg is predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Marilynn.

The incoming president of one of Canada’s most high-profile legal organizations has resigned amid an “existential crisis” at The Advocates’ Society over its decision to cancel a Syrian Canadian entrepreneur and peace advocate’s upcoming speech, after some members raised concerns over his views on Gaza. 

Students from the I-STEM program at Thomas A. Blakelock HS, Elsie MacGill SS and Aldershot School have been selected as regional finalists in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition, where students across Canada create innovative solutions to real-world problems using Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) learning.

Representing Aldershot School is Keerthana Srinivasan, a grade 12 student at Aldershot School. Keerthana described her experience: ““Through I-STEM, I had the opportunity to not only explore global challenges but also develop the skills to analyze them in a meaningful way. Using tools like the Design Thinking Process, causal models, and gap analyses, I’ve been able to deconstruct complex issues—like faults in photovoltaic farms and satellites—by identifying their root causes and uncovering gaps in existing solutions.”

The competition focuses on how STEM can be applied to help address challenges, both locally and globally, enabling students to develop skills in critical thinking, collaboration and community responsibility.

I-STEM is an innovative, regional program for secondary students in Halton and beyond. Students in this four-year program develop innovation skills related to engineering design and design thinking, entrepreneurial thinking skills and global competencies. Students learn to be prepared for technological change and disruption, globalization and shifting demographics.

Only 12 teams have been selected for the next stage of the competition where they will produce a five-minute video explaining how their solution would create a more sustainable, inclusive and healthier world using technology. The teams will enter into the second phase of judging on March 31 as they compete to become national finalists.

Each of the regional finalists have received $2,500 in technology to support and enhance STEM learning. In the next phase, students will have the opportunity to win $5,000 to purchase technology.

In response to the devastating ice storm that struck Ontario on March 29 and 30, Burlington Hydro crews were immediately mobilized after the storm passed to support restoration efforts in affected communities. The storm caused extensive damage, leaving trees and power lines encased in ice and cutting power to hundreds of thousands of customers across the province.

Utilities across Ontario have been working tirelessly to restore power, but challenging conditions – including blocked roads, fallen trees, and lingering ice – hindered progress. Burlington Hydro joined the collective effort, sending two crews and three vehicles to aid Lakeland Power in Huntsville and Bracebridge in bringing power back to communities in need.

‘We couldn’t be prouder of our crews,’ said Gerry Smallegange, President and CEO of Burlington Hydro. ‘Storm recovery of this scale is incredibly demanding, and it’s heartening to see our employees rise to the occasion to assist fellow utilities.’

Ontario’s electricity providers have a long-standing tradition of supporting each other in times of crisis, and Burlington Hydro is honoured to contribute to this collective effort.

Burlington Hydro and Lakeland Power are members of the Ontario Mutual Assistance Group (OnMAG). OnMAG provides utilities a single point of contact to request & offer mutual assistance resources when damaging events occur within a member’s service territory. It is subscription based, and member led.

A city of Hamilton employee has died and a crewmate is in hospital with injuries after they were struck while doing roadwork in Ancaster Friday.

Hamilton Police were called around 10:30 a.m., to a collision on Golf Links Road, between Martindale Crescent and Legend Court after two city workers were struck while doing road work. The workers were in the curb lane on Golf Links Road when they were struck by a white Infiniti sedan travelling westbound. A 43-year-old male was taken to hospital with minor injuries, while a 55-year-old male succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

The 76-year-old driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.

The City issued a release reading, “Our hearts go out to the families and individuals, and to all City staff, during this very difficult time. We are providing support to those impacted and we ask that their privacy is respected.

We have lowered the flags at both the employee’s work location and at City Hall to half-staff, in honour of our colleague. This loss will be felt across our organization and the Hamilton community.”

Mayor Horwath also Offred condolences writing, “I was deeply saddened to learn of the serious accident earlier today involving two of our Public Works team members…These individuals dedicated themselves to serving our city, and this loss will be felt throughout our community.

On behalf of my council colleagues, our deepest condolences go out to the family, friends, and colleagues during this incredibly difficult time. We also send our thoughts to the injured worker and wish them a full recovery. We will do everything we can to support their loved ones and coworkers as they navigate this challenging moment.”

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact the Collision Reconstruction Office at 905-546-4753 or [email protected]. Investigators are also urging motorists who were in the area at the time to review their dashcam footage for anything that may aid the investigation.

In addition, residents or businesses in the vicinity with security cameras are encouraged to check for any recordings that may be relevant.

To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit anonymous tips online at www.crimestoppershamilton.com.

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