Milton and Halton region in general have long stood against the proposed CN intermodal yard, a project under heavy scrutiny since 2015. While recognizing the importance of intermodal transportation in the national supply chain, our community’s opposition stems from the proposed yard’s dangerous and unprecedented location, which according to the environmental impact assessment agency’s findings, presents significant adverse environmental effects and unmitigable risks to human health.
Every first Thursday of the month Milton Grace Anglican Church hosts a free Milton Community Dinner that all residents are welcome to join in. It’s in the spirit of human fellowship coming together over a home cooked meal. Each month a different group of volunteers helps prepare and serve the meal. March’s meal was prepared by volunteers from the Milton District Hospital Auxiliary The food for the meal was donated by Food for Life.
The Arts Milton Friendship Project is an initiative that aims to connect newcomers with community hosts in Milton through a series of enriching arts and culture activities. The program runs from March to July and involves various events, including a Meet and Greet, cultural activities, a bus tour exploring creative spaces in Milton, and a final picnic to celebrate shared experiences.
Premier Ford in July 2020 in Milton said “I am not in favour of (the Campbellville quarry). I believe in governing for the people. And when the people don’t want something you don’t do it. It’s very simple. I know the Mayor doesn’t want it, no one wants it. I don’t want it. We are going to make sure It doesn’t happen one way or another”.
On Monday, January 22 Member of Parliament Adam van Koeverden, alongside Mayor Gordon Krantz formally announced Milton is receiving $22.4 million from the Federal government Housing Accelerator Fund which is a crucial step in addressing Milton’s growing housing needs. Over the next 3 years, this funding will support the development of 800+ affordable homes, with 4600+ affordable homes planned over the next decade.
It’s all about AFFORDABILITY. Building homes people can afford, where they want to live. Close to work, education and transit – communities that are intentional, inclusive and sustainable.
Milton has a sizable chinese community and this was well shown at the 2024 MCCA Chinese New Year Gala held in our town tonight.
The Community Foundation of Halton North has been providing grants to charities in Milton and Halton Hills since 2015. The Foundation has granted over 1.5 million dollars since it’s start and over $700,000 in 2023. The organization enables donors to give to their favorite causes for years to come, a donation in the foundation is invested and never spent, it keeps earning interest year after year. On December 12th they held a Celebration of Philanthropy at their offices in Milton. Bringing donors, fundholders and grantees in 2023 together serving warm drinks and snacks and talking about the year of good works.
On December 27th Halton Hacks. com held the first Halton Region Hackathon at Milton Public Library. This local community led hackathon was planned and organized by local Milton high school students as well as others from Halton Region.
The Townsend Smith Foundation which is dedicated to building a Residential Hospice for North Halton held their Donor and Recognition event on November 28th at their future hospice site at 8958 Trafalgar Road
The original Milton “On the Way to Bethlehem” has been an annual tradition in Milton since 2001. With the involvement of over 20 local churches and religious organizations. The annual nativity pageant was the inspiration of Dr. Andrea Rowbottom of Milton Grace Church. The founding group retired from organizing the event during the Pandemic.