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Herb Garbutt

Herb Garbutt

Herb Garbutt has lived in Halton HIlls for 30 years. During that time he has worked in Halton Region covering local news and sports, including 15+ years in Halton Hills

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Recent Work by Herb

Halton Hills fireworks saga quietly concludes as ban forges ahead

Halton Hills fireworks saga quietly concludes as ban forges ahead

Council made its decision official this week, with the ban taking effect once the bylaw is amended in January
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Here's how Smile Cookies sold in Georgetown this week will help local children

Here's how Smile Cookies sold in Georgetown this week will help local children

Kick off event celebrates how the funds raised will support Food4Kids Halton, which provides weekend food packages for children who rely on nutrition programs
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Norval mourning loss of community fixture Tom Pettingill

Norval mourning loss of community fixture Tom Pettingill

Centenarian was involved in 'every single project in Norval for the past 50 years'
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The Grey Cup in Acton? It's been 50 years since the town made a bid for the CFL championship game

The Grey Cup in Acton? It's been 50 years since the town made a bid for the CFL championship game

'There was quite a bit of skepticism,' but the league played along with the publicity stunt
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'Such a miracle': Cat missing from Georgetown found months later in Milton

'Such a miracle': Cat missing from Georgetown found months later in Milton

'My mind was blown, but I knew if any cat could keep herself alive, it would be her,' says owner
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Man playing squash for 24 hours in support of Georgetown Hospital

Man playing squash for 24 hours in support of Georgetown Hospital

Peter Mumford past halfway mark to goal of raising $5,000
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Georgetown 87s shock Nelson to win first Tier 1 football title in 50 years

Georgetown 87s shock Nelson to win first Tier 1 football title in 50 years

GDHS limits regional powerhouse to just 11 points in Halton final
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Acton residents rallying in hopes of saving Light up the Hills display

Acton residents rallying in hopes of saving Light up the Hills display

Several hurdles still need to be cleared before reviving annual display
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Netherlands group connects with family of fallen Georgetown soldier

Netherlands group connects with family of fallen Georgetown soldier

Group to honour memory of Flying Officer William Murphy, killed in 1944
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Lack of volunteers for Light up the Hills will leave Acton in the dark this year

Lack of volunteers for Light up the Hills will leave Acton in the dark this year

The popular Christmas lights display will not set up by the Acton Arena for the first time since 2011; the Georgetown and Glen Williams displays are still happening
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