<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Zee Hamid — Updates</title><description>News and updates from Zee Hamid, MPP for Milton — investments, announcements, and events across our community.</description><link>https://updates.zeehamid.com/</link><item><title>$25,000 to help Milton seniors stay active and connected</title><link>https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/ontario-investing-25000-to-support-seniors-wellness-and-connection-through-milton-public-library/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/ontario-investing-25000-to-support-seniors-wellness-and-connection-through-milton-public-library/</guid><description>July 14 MILTON — Today, Zee Hamid announced that Milton Public Library Board has received a Seniors Community Grant bringing seniors together in Harmony…</description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://updates.zeehamid.com/images/blog/ontario-investing-25000-to-support-seniors-wellness-and-connection-through-milton-public-library/hero.jpg"/></item><item><title>Milton beat its housing target — and earned $8.4M for it</title><link>https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/drdbz3b5vemkcf3a1ln0w7m4dojlpb/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/drdbz3b5vemkcf3a1ln0w7m4dojlpb/</guid><description>MILTON — The Ontario government is rewarding the City of Milton with $8,400,000 through the third round of the Building Faster Fund, which provides…</description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://updates.zeehamid.com/images/blog/drdbz3b5vemkcf3a1ln0w7m4dojlpb/hero.jpg"/></item><item><title>A brand-new Catholic high school for Milton — 1,499 student spaces</title><link>https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/ontario-investing-814-m-for-new-milton-secondary-school/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/ontario-investing-814-m-for-new-milton-secondary-school/</guid><description>MILTON – The Ontario government is continuing to deliver on its plan to protect Ontario and ensure students have access to modern classrooms by investing…</description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://updates.zeehamid.com/images/blog/ontario-investing-814-m-for-new-milton-secondary-school/hero.jpg"/></item><item><title>Milton District High School is expanding — $43.8M for 412 new spaces</title><link>https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/b6mbilwz9togk6fmu5u8hvqy3gy1sh/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/b6mbilwz9togk6fmu5u8hvqy3gy1sh/</guid><description>Ontario Building New Addition to School in Milton Investment part of Ontario government’s record funding to ensure student success MILTON – As part of its…</description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://updates.zeehamid.com/images/blog/b6mbilwz9togk6fmu5u8hvqy3gy1sh/hero.jpg"/></item><item><title>MCRC Receives $393,300 OTF Grow Grant to Strengthen Support for Children and Families Through SNAP</title><link>https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/mcrc-receives-393300-otf-grow-grant-to-strengthen-support-for-children-and-families-through-snap/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/mcrc-receives-393300-otf-grow-grant-to-strengthen-support-for-children-and-families-through-snap/</guid><description>‍ ‍ Milton, ON – On Tuesday June 9th, local MPP Zee Hamid met with the team at Milton Community Resource Centre (MCRC) to hear more about the $393,300…</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://updates.zeehamid.com/images/blog/mcrc-receives-393300-otf-grow-grant-to-strengthen-support-for-children-and-families-through-snap/hero.jpg"/></item><item><title>New Milton welding centre will train 5,740 skilled-trades workers</title><link>https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/new-cwb-centre-of-innovation-receives-14-million-investment-to-expand-skilled-trades-training-in-milton/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/new-cwb-centre-of-innovation-receives-14-million-investment-to-expand-skilled-trades-training-in-milton/</guid><description>‍ ‍ June 8, 2026 ‍ ‍ MILTON — The Ontario government is celebrating the opening of a new state of the art welding training centre in Milton. Supported by…</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://updates.zeehamid.com/images/blog/new-cwb-centre-of-innovation-receives-14-million-investment-to-expand-skilled-trades-training-in-milton/hero.jpg"/></item><item><title>Ontario Government gives Milton Lawn Bowling Club $64,100</title><link>https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/ontario-government-gives-milton-magic-fc-64100/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/ontario-government-gives-milton-magic-fc-64100/</guid><description>Milton, ON – On Friday, local MPP Zee Hamid met with the team at the Milton Lawn Bowling Club celebrate the impact of a $64,100 Capital grant they…</description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://updates.zeehamid.com/images/blog/ontario-government-gives-milton-magic-fc-64100/hero.jpg"/></item><item><title>Ontario Government gives Milton Magic FC $73,800</title><link>https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/ontario-government-gives-milton-magic-fc-73800/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/ontario-government-gives-milton-magic-fc-73800/</guid><description>Milton, ON – MPP Zee Hamid joined the team at Milton Magic FC Recreational Kick Off Day to celebrate a $73,800 Capital grant from the provincial…</description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://updates.zeehamid.com/images/blog/ontario-government-gives-milton-magic-fc-73800/hero.jpg"/></item><item><title>Ontario Gives Halton Healthcare $1.6 Million to Help Ease Surgical Backlogs</title><link>https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/ontario-gives-halton-healthcare-16-million-to-help-ease-surgical-backlogs/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/ontario-gives-halton-healthcare-16-million-to-help-ease-surgical-backlogs/</guid><description>Milton, ON Exciting news for Milton: Ontario’s Ministry of Health is providing $1,699,900 in Incremental Surgical Funding to Halton Healthcare. This…</description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://updates.zeehamid.com/images/blog/ontario-gives-halton-healthcare-16-million-to-help-ease-surgical-backlogs/hero.jpg"/></item><item><title>Food for Life Receives Funding From Ontario to Increase Food Access to Milton</title><link>https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/food-for-life-receives-funding-from-ontario-to-increase-food-access-to-milton/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/food-for-life-receives-funding-from-ontario-to-increase-food-access-to-milton/</guid><description>MEDIA RELEASE Food for Life Increases Fresh Food Access to the Milton Community Milton, ON – On Thursday, local MPP Zee Hamid met with Halton’s leading…</description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://updates.zeehamid.com/images/blog/food-for-life-receives-funding-from-ontario-to-increase-food-access-to-milton/hero.jpg"/></item><item><title>Halton Regional Public Health Gets a Boost Through $800K+ Provincial Investment</title><link>https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/halton-regional-public-health-gets-a-boost-through-800k-provincial-investment/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/halton-regional-public-health-gets-a-boost-through-800k-provincial-investment/</guid><description>MEDIA RELEASE Public Health Gets a Boost in Halton Region Through Provincial Funding Milton, ON Milton and Halton Region will see increased access to…</description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://updates.zeehamid.com/images/blog/halton-regional-public-health-gets-a-boost-through-800k-provincial-investment/hero.png"/></item><item><title>Ontario Approves HDSB for New Milton Public School</title><link>https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/ontario-approves-hdsb-for-new-milton-public-school/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/ontario-approves-hdsb-for-new-milton-public-school/</guid><description>Ontario Building New School in Milton Investment part of Ontario government’s record funding to ensure student success MEDIA RELEASE MILTON, ON – As part…</description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://updates.zeehamid.com/images/blog/ontario-approves-hdsb-for-new-milton-public-school/hero.jpg"/></item><item><title>Halton Healthcare Services Receive $2.2 Million in Funding From Ontario to Support the Addition of CT Hours</title><link>https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/halton-healthcare-services-receive-22-million-in-funding-from-ontario-to-support-the-addition-of-ct-hours/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/halton-healthcare-services-receive-22-million-in-funding-from-ontario-to-support-the-addition-of-ct-hours/</guid><description>MEDIA RELEASE THE ONTARIO GOVERNMENT IS PROVIDING $2,223,750 IN FUNDING TO HALTON HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE ADDITION OF CT HOURS Milton, ON –…</description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://updates.zeehamid.com/images/blog/halton-healthcare-services-receive-22-million-in-funding-from-ontario-to-support-the-addition-of-ct-hours/hero.jpg"/></item><item><title>Milton Youth Mental Health Facility Receives $368,700 from Ontario to Support Live In Treatment Beds</title><link>https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/milton-youth-mental-health-facility-receives-368700-from-ontario-to-support-live-in-treatment-beds/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/milton-youth-mental-health-facility-receives-368700-from-ontario-to-support-live-in-treatment-beds/</guid><description>MEDIA RELEASE MILTON YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY (REACH OUT CENTRE FOR KIDS) RECEIVES $368,700 IN FUNDING FROM THE ONTARIO GOVERNMENT TO SUPPORT LIVE IN…</description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://updates.zeehamid.com/images/blog/milton-youth-mental-health-facility-receives-368700-from-ontario-to-support-live-in-treatment-beds/hero.jpg"/></item><item><title>MCRC Recieves $125,000 from Ontario to Support Expansion of ‘She Can!” Program</title><link>https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/mcrc-recieves-125000-from-ontario-to-support-expansion-of-she-can-program/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/mcrc-recieves-125000-from-ontario-to-support-expansion-of-she-can-program/</guid><description>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: $125,700 OTF Grant from the Ontario Government Gives Milton Community Program a Lift Milton, ON – On Monday, MPP Zee Hamid met with…</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://updates.zeehamid.com/images/blog/mcrc-recieves-125000-from-ontario-to-support-expansion-of-she-can-program/hero.jpg"/></item><item><title>Milton Firefighters Receive $80,677.76 in Funding from the Province to Enhance Firefighter Safety</title><link>https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/suqrxytkc96mgd0mq05sa5diqhxrbn/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/suqrxytkc96mgd0mq05sa5diqhxrbn/</guid><description>Milton, ON — Brilliant news for our community! The Town of Milton Fire Department has been awarded $80,677.76 in provincial grant funding through the…</description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://updates.zeehamid.com/images/blog/suqrxytkc96mgd0mq05sa5diqhxrbn/hero.jpg"/></item><item><title>HRPS Receives $2.4M through Ontario’s Community Safety and Policing Grant Program</title><link>https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/hrp-24m-funding/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/hrp-24m-funding/</guid><description>Ontario Protecting Communities by Enhancing Halton Regional Police Service $2,402,213.06 for Halton Regional Police Service will help fight crime and keep…</description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://updates.zeehamid.com/images/blog/hrp-24m-funding/hero.jpg"/></item><item><title>MPP Zee Hamid Presents $176,000 Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant to The Darling Home for Kids</title><link>https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/darling-home-for-kids-grant/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/darling-home-for-kids-grant/</guid><description>Milton’s Pediatric Care Beacon Expands to Serve More Families Across Ontario Milton, ON — On October 29th, MPP Zee Hamid proudly presented a $176,000…</description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://updates.zeehamid.com/images/blog/darling-home-for-kids-grant/hero.jpg"/></item><item><title>Milton Mayor Gordon Krantz Awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal</title><link>https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/mayor-gordon-krantz-awarded-medal/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/mayor-gordon-krantz-awarded-medal/</guid><description>Milton, ON — Ontario’s longest serving mayor, Gordon Krantz, has been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal , a prestigious national honour…</description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://updates.zeehamid.com/images/blog/mayor-gordon-krantz-awarded-medal/hero.jpg"/></item><item><title>Ontario Calls for Urgent Federal Bail Reform to Keep Communities Safe</title><link>https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/ontario-calls-for-urgent-federal-bail-reform/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/ontario-calls-for-urgent-federal-bail-reform/</guid><description>Ontario’s Solicitor General (Honourable Michael S. Kerzner), Attorney General (Honourable Doug Downey), Associate Solicitor General for Auto Theft and…</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://updates.zeehamid.com/images/blog/ontario-calls-for-urgent-federal-bail-reform/hero.jpg"/></item><item><title>Milton to Receive $125,000 in Provincial Funding for Pumpkins After Dark Festival</title><link>https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/milton-pumpkins-funding/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/milton-pumpkins-funding/</guid><description>Ontario Government Invests Nearly $20 Million to Support Over 350 Festivals and Events Across the Province Milton, ON – Exciting news for our community…</description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://updates.zeehamid.com/images/blog/milton-pumpkins-funding/hero.jpg"/></item><item><title>King Charles Awards</title><link>https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/king-charles-awards/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/king-charles-awards/</guid><description>&lt;p style=&quot;white-space:pre-wrap;&quot; data-rte-preserve-empty=&quot;true&quot;&gt;It is my privilege to share the recipients of the King Charles III Coronation Medals with you:&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://updates.zeehamid.com/images/blog/king-charles-awards/hero.jpg"/></item><item><title>Milton to Receive New Hospice Beds as Part of Provincial Investment</title><link>https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/milton-to-receive-new-hospice-beds/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/milton-to-receive-new-hospice-beds/</guid><description>The Ontario government is connecting more people in the Milton Riding to comfortable and dignified end of life care, close to their community and loved…</description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://updates.zeehamid.com/images/blog/milton-to-receive-new-hospice-beds/hero.jpg"/></item><item><title>Milton Receives Third Quarter Gaming Revenue Payment from OLG</title><link>https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/milton-third-quarter-revenue-olg/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/milton-third-quarter-revenue-olg/</guid><description>Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is pleased to make a third quarter (October 1 – December 31) payment totaling $1,226,422 to the Town of…</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://updates.zeehamid.com/images/blog/milton-third-quarter-revenue-olg/hero.jpg"/></item><item><title>Milton Seniors to Benefit from Easier Driver’s License Renewal in Ontario</title><link>https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/milton-seniors-easier-drivers-license-renewal-ontario/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/milton-seniors-easier-drivers-license-renewal-ontario/</guid><description>Milton, ON | January 20th, 2025 – The Ontario government is making it simpler for seniors aged 80 and over to safely stay behind the wheel by introducing…</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://updates.zeehamid.com/images/blog/milton-seniors-easier-drivers-license-renewal-ontario/hero.jpg"/></item><item><title>Milton’s Largest Energy Efficiency Program Launch</title><link>https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/miltons-largest-energy-efficiency-program/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/miltons-largest-energy-efficiency-program/</guid><description>&lt;p style=&quot;white-space:pre-wrap;&quot; data-rte-preserve-empty=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Milton, ON | January 13, 2025 – The Ontario government has announced a historic $10.9 billion investment in energy efficiency programs, designed to help families and businesses in Milton Riding save on energy costs while reducing overall demand.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;white-space:pre-wrap;&quot; data-rte-preserve-empty=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Launching on January 28, 2025, the &lt;strong&gt;Home Renovation Savings Program&lt;/strong&gt; will offer rebates of up to 30% for energy-efficient home upgrades, including new windows, insulation, heat pumps, and smart thermostats. Later in the year, rebates will expand to include energy-efficient appliances.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;white-space:pre-wrap;&quot; data-rte-preserve-empty=&quot;true&quot;&gt;“This is the most ambitious initiative of its kind in Canadian history,” said Zee Hamid, MPP for Milton Riding. “It will lower energy bills and put more money back into the pockets of families in our community.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;white-space:pre-wrap;&quot; data-rte-preserve-empty=&quot;true&quot;&gt;With a goal to cut peak energy demand by 3,000 MW by 2036, the program is expected to save Ontarians $12.2 billion in electricity costs while supporting businesses through expanded efficiency incentives.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;white-space:pre-wrap;&quot; data-rte-preserve-empty=&quot;true&quot;&gt;For more details, visit &lt;strong&gt;Home Renovation Savings Program | Save on Energy.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://updates.zeehamid.com/images/blog/miltons-largest-energy-efficiency-program/hero.jpg"/></item><item><title>Haltonville Remembrance Day</title><link>https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/haltonville-remembrance-day/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/haltonville-remembrance-day/</guid><description>Yesterday, I had the honour of attending a touching Remembrance Day ceremony at the Haltonville War Memorial in the former township of Nassagaweya. As we…</description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://updates.zeehamid.com/images/blog/haltonville-remembrance-day/hero.jpg"/></item><item><title>Best of luck to the Jiu Jitsu team</title><link>https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/best-of-luck-to-the-jiu-jitsu-team/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/best-of-luck-to-the-jiu-jitsu-team/</guid><description>MPP Hamid recently met the Canadian Jiu Jitsu team before they left to compete in Greece. Best of luck, team, you make us proud!</description><pubDate>Sun, 03 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://updates.zeehamid.com/images/blog/best-of-luck-to-the-jiu-jitsu-team/hero.jpg"/></item><item><title>Happy Remembrance Day</title><link>https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/happy-remembrance-day/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/happy-remembrance-day/</guid><description>This week, we honour the courage, valour and sacrifice of the heroes who have served, and continue to serve, Canada during times of conflict and peace.…</description><pubDate>Sun, 03 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://updates.zeehamid.com/images/blog/happy-remembrance-day/hero.png"/></item><item><title>Services Page</title><link>https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/services-page/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/services-page/</guid><description>We have compiled the list of provincial (and sometimes municipal and federal) services that can really help. This way you don’t have to go hunting for…</description><pubDate>Sun, 03 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://updates.zeehamid.com/images/blog/services-page/hero.png"/></item><item><title>We’re moving to a new location!</title><link>https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/were-moving-to-a-new-location/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://updates.zeehamid.com/news/were-moving-to-a-new-location/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;We are moving to the historic Main Street in Milton! &lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Sun, 03 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://updates.zeehamid.com/images/blog/were-moving-to-a-new-location/hero.jpg"/></item></channel></rss>