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The Georgetown Independent/Acton Free Press is a weekly newspaper covering the communities of Georgetown, Acton and several smaller centres, which make up the Town of Halton Hills, which in turn is a part of Halton Region. Recent newspaper awards include Best All Around Newspaper in Canada and first in General Excellence in Ontario. Sign up for newsletters and the latest breaking news at https://www.theifp.ca/site/newsletters/

'RETURN THEM': More recall alerts impacting big-name stores across Canada such as Costco, Walmart, Canadian Tire and oth...
08/22/2024

'RETURN THEM': More recall alerts impacting big-name stores across Canada such as Costco, Walmart, Canadian Tire and others, with Health Canada warning shoppers who purchased the products in question due to injuries, incidents and other hazards:

Several scary incidents already reported

JUST IN: Some major closures on Highway 401 in and around Halton Hills this week are bound to leave drivers frustrated w...
08/19/2024

JUST IN: Some major closures on Highway 401 in and around Halton Hills this week are bound to leave drivers frustrated with traffic delays, and it all starts today:

How the shutdowns could impact your drive

BREAKING NEWS: Special weather warning from Environment Canada in effect for Halton Hills with hazards that could impact...
08/02/2024

BREAKING NEWS: Special weather warning from Environment Canada in effect for Halton Hills with hazards that could impact residents in a big way:

Several concerns identified.

JUST IN: Some major shutdowns that drivers need to be aware of in Halton Hills this week on and around Highway 401 as th...
07/29/2024

JUST IN: Some major shutdowns that drivers need to be aware of in Halton Hills this week on and around Highway 401 as the potential traffic headaches all start today:

Thinking about taking another way?

BREAKING NEWS: Halton Hills is under a weather warning from Environment Canada that could drastically impact driving, wa...
07/24/2024

BREAKING NEWS: Halton Hills is under a weather warning from Environment Canada that could drastically impact driving, walking and other outdoor activities for residents:

Several "hazards" for drivers and pedestrians

'EXPECT DELAYS': Some significant closures are coming to Halton Hills this week on Highway 401 and the potential traffic...
07/22/2024

'EXPECT DELAYS': Some significant closures are coming to Halton Hills this week on Highway 401 and the potential traffic back-ups all start today for drivers and their passengers:

How your drive will be impacted

BREAKING NEWS: Environment Canada has just put Halton Hills under a severe weather warning and here's what residents nee...
07/16/2024

BREAKING NEWS: Environment Canada has just put Halton Hills under a severe weather warning and here's what residents need to know:

"Intense lightning" and other dangerous conditions

'All lanes closed': Drivers warned of major closures in Halton Hills this week — starting today — on Highway 401 that co...
07/15/2024

'All lanes closed': Drivers warned of major closures in Halton Hills this week — starting today — on Highway 401 that could cause traffic nightmares:

Some delays and heavy slowdowns expected.

'Risk of illness or infections': Acton beach now unsafe for swimming, according to Halton Region:
07/12/2024

'Risk of illness or infections': Acton beach now unsafe for swimming, according to Halton Region:

Stay out of the water.

BREAKING NEWS: Nasty Hurricane Beryl has triggered a weather warning from Environment Canada impacting Halton Hills resi...
07/08/2024

BREAKING NEWS: Nasty Hurricane Beryl has triggered a weather warning from Environment Canada impacting Halton Hills residents:

Several 'hazards' for drivers and pedestrians.

JUST IN: Halton Hills drivers will experience significant closures on Highway 401 this week — starting today — that coul...
07/08/2024

JUST IN: Halton Hills drivers will experience significant closures on Highway 401 this week — starting today — that could cause severe traffic issues:

Make an alternative plan to get there.

'EXPECT DELAYS': Halton Hills drivers being warned about major closures on Highway 401 this week that could cause seriou...
07/02/2024

'EXPECT DELAYS': Halton Hills drivers being warned about major closures on Highway 401 this week that could cause serious traffic issues, beginning today:

Delays expected.

'WE APOLOGIZE': More large recall alerts impacting stores you shop at and products you may have bought at Walmart, Costc...
06/27/2024

'WE APOLOGIZE': More large recall alerts impacting stores you shop at and products you may have bought at Walmart, Costco, Canadian Tire and other places, with many injuries already reported:

Several injuries already reported.

JUST IN: Important information for Halton Hills parents and students in the Halton District School Board and Halton Cath...
06/25/2024

JUST IN: Important information for Halton Hills parents and students in the Halton District School Board and Halton Catholic District School Board regarding classes:

What parents and students need to know.

'EXPECT DELAYS': Major closures on Highway 401 in and around Halton Hills this week will leave 'all lanes closed' for se...
06/24/2024

'EXPECT DELAYS': Major closures on Highway 401 in and around Halton Hills this week will leave 'all lanes closed' for several hours, causing potentially-lengthy traffic problems, and it starts today:

Anticipated back-ups may have you considering another route.

BREAKING NEWS: Halton Hills is under a new weather warning from Environment Canada with stern warnings for drivers and h...
06/18/2024

BREAKING NEWS: Halton Hills is under a new weather warning from Environment Canada with stern warnings for drivers and homeowners:

Some nasty weather heading your way.

'ALL LANES CLOSED': Significant closures on Highway 401 in and around Halton Hills this week could cause some serious tr...
06/17/2024

'ALL LANES CLOSED': Significant closures on Highway 401 in and around Halton Hills this week could cause some serious traffic delays for drivers, and it all starts today:

Plan for some extra time due to delays

'PROLONGED': Halton Hills is under a weather warning from Environment Canada with stern messages for drivers and pedestr...
06/17/2024

'PROLONGED': Halton Hills is under a weather warning from Environment Canada with stern messages for drivers and pedestrians:

Stern message for residents

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