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Is Halton Hills ready for the next heatwave?

Local experts say the answer could be as simple as planting a tree.

Trees are "nature's air conditioner," offering a simple, low-cost defence against rising temperatures and the urban heat island effect, no AC required!

Learn why expanding our community's tree canopy is our best climate defence and how you can get involved with local programs.

Link in our bio!

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Gone. Then back. How?

Just 45 years ago, Wild Turkeys were virtually extinct in Ontario. Today, they're everywhere!

We're diving into the untold story of this massive comeback, a successful conservation trade that brought the "big bird" (Misisse) home.

Check the link in bio to read: "Let’s Talk Turkey: The Untold Story of Ontario’s Wild Bird Comeback."

Georgetown stepped up for a National Day of Climate Action. Local groups, including Halton Hills Climate Action, Seniors for Climate, and Grandmothers Act to Save the Planet (GASP), organized a 'Draw the Line' protest to demand urgent climate policy change.

Swipe through for a look at the event, featuring local leaders and impassioned activists. Councillor Jane Fogal called on residents to use "people power" to influence policy, while student activist Matthew Tyhurst reminded everyone that youth are "not the leaders of tomorrow. They are the leaders of today."

The event served as a reminder of the role that grassroots movements play in holding decision-makers accountable and driving real environmental change.

Full story at the link in bio!

A coalition of local environmental groups is bringing a National Day of Climate Action, 'Draw the Line,' to Georgetown to connect the community with broader climate initiatives and highlight local issues, from urban sprawl to the proposed Highway 413.

Halton Hills Climate Action (HHCA), Seniors for Climate, and Grandmothers Act to Save the Planet (GASP) are co-organizing the event on September 20, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM at St. George's Anglican Church, located at 60 Guelph St.

The afternoon event will feature an Eco Fair showcasing local community groups promoting sustainability, the screening of a short film, "Later is too Late," and a rally and parade along Guelph Street. It will also feature a series of speakers, including MP Kristina Tesser Derksen, Councillor Jane Fogal, Dani Lindamood of Water Watchers, and Danny Beaton of the Turtle Clan Mohawk. Local Student Matthew Tyhurst will also speak to provide a youth's perspective.

Full story is available at the link in bio!

The August newsletter is here!

This issue is packed with major news as we see our Provincial Parks under threat, construction starting on Highway 413, and an update into a federal investigation in Burlington.

Read the full issue at our website or visit the link in our bio!

The Ontario Government has announced the beginning of construction for the controversial Highway 413

We're featuring a report from LJI reporter Christian Collington with The Caledon Citizen, who was on the ground as the province awarded the first construction contracts.

Read the full story at the link in our bio

Construction of the controversial highway 413 project has begun in Caledon.

We're featuring a report from LJI reporter Riley Murphy with The Caledon Citizen, who was on the ground as the province awarded the first construction contracts.

https://www.fieldandshutterpress.ca/p/ontario-awards-first-contracts-for-highway-413-as-construction-begins-in-caledon

What would a more sustainable Acton look like to you? Now is the time to make your voice heard!

The tree clearing at the Millcroft Golf Course sparked controversy, protests, and a federal investigation.

Our reporting has confirmed that Environment and Climate Change Canada has concluded its probe with a finding of no violations of the Migratory Birds Act.

Read the full report:
https://www.fieldandshutterpress.ca/p/environment-canada-finds-no-migratory-bird-act-violations