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Melanie Hennessey

Melanie Hennessey

Melanie Hennessey has lived in Halton Hills for almost two decades and has spent the past several years covering the community as a journalist.

Her experience in the newsroom ranges from the municipal council beat to human interest features and everything in between.

Recent Work by Melanie

ICYMI: The growing business of helping seniors downsize

ICYMI: The growing business of helping seniors downsize

Halton woman has made a career of assisting older adults with the challenges of the downsizing process
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The growing business of helping seniors downsize

The growing business of helping seniors downsize

Halton woman has made a career of assisting older adults with the challenges of the downsizing process
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‘Her legacy will live forever’: Esther the Wonder Pig has died

‘Her legacy will live forever’: Esther the Wonder Pig has died

'She was calm and peaceful, and fell asleep with her dad Steve by her side,' says the announcement of her passing
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'Shocked and appalled': Off-duty Halton officers assaulted in Ottawa

'Shocked and appalled': Off-duty Halton officers assaulted in Ottawa

Police chief issues statement condemning what he called a ‘cowardly attack’
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Burlington ranks in top five happiest communities in Canada

Burlington ranks in top five happiest communities in Canada

The local economy and real estate market are contributing factors, says the analysis by Point2Homes
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From prison to popcorn empire: CEO shares story at HERhalton breakfast

From prison to popcorn empire: CEO shares story at HERhalton breakfast

Emily O’Brien has built a successful company that provides job opportunities for those who, like her, were formerly incarcerated
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Q&A with Halton Hills resident and TV personality Mike Holmes

Q&A with Halton Hills resident and TV personality Mike Holmes

In an interview with HaltonHillsToday, the local celebrity shares everything from his favourite restaurants to renovation advice in advance of his upcoming appearance at the National Home Show
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Video surveillance coming to Halton school buses

Video surveillance coming to Halton school buses

The new measure will take effect Feb. 6 on 70 per cent of bus routes throughout the region
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Regional council approves budget with 3.4 per cent tax increase

Regional council approves budget with 3.4 per cent tax increase

Hiring more paramedics, personal support workers among key expenses
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Halton budget with 3.4 per cent tax increase up for approval

Halton budget with 3.4 per cent tax increase up for approval

The rate for Halton water and sewer services is also expected to rise by 4.1 per cent
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