27-year-old made lasting impact through friendships and basketball,

28-year-old man is being remembered as a generous, passionate and loyal friend aft/milton1.jpg;w=960er he was killed in a motorcycle crash Sunday afternoon in Milton.

While Halton police have not released the victim’s name, friends and online tributes have identified him as Kavindu Wijayawardena.

Saim Sohail, a longtime friend, said he had known Wijayawardena for 17 years, since they met in middle school in 2009 and later attended Milton District High School together.

“He was the one guy you could always go to for advice,” Sohail said. “Almost like a big brother.”

Sohail said he learned of his friend’s death late Sunday after seeing social media posts online. He recognized the crashed motorcycle and soon received confirmation from others.

“I just obviously couldn’t go to sleep at all,” he said.

Early Monday morning, Sohail visited the crash site and stayed for nearly two hours, describing the experience as surreal.

According to police, the fatal collision happened around 2:40 p.m. Sunday at the intersection of Steeles Avenue and Bronte Street. A Suzuki motorcycle was heading east on Steeles when it collided with a westbound Nissan SUV turning left onto Bronte. A third vehicle, a Honda sedan, was also damaged.

The motorcyclist died at the scene. The 59-year-old SUV driver and the driver of the Honda, both from Milton, were not reported injured. Speed and right of way will be key parts of the ongoing investigation by the Collision Reconstruction Unit, police say.

Sohail, meanwhile, described his friend as a grounded, positive person who was “always there for everyone” and lifting up those around him — whether offering life advice, basketball tips or encouragement in business.

“When I became a real estate agent, he was the first one to congratulate me,” he said. He added that it was his friend who connected him with a local business that went on to become a major client for his printing company.

The same spirit of support extended to his broader community involvement.

Wijayawardena was well known on the local basketball scene, having played for the Milton Stags and volunteered with several leagues — including the Under Dog League, which was started by a mutual friend.

“He would always go help him anyway he can,” Sohail said, recalling how his friend donated time coaching, reffing, playing and even taking photos.

The Under Dog League posted a tribute on Facebook, saying: “You put your imprint on everything we do… can’t thank you enough.”

https://www.miltontoday.ca/local-news/always-there-for-everyone-milton-community-remembers-man-killed-in-motorcycle-collision-11001199

Roundabouts Near Schools Need Safer Design

As a Milton resident, I’m urging our local council and planners to rethink the design of roundabouts in school zones. These intersections may work well for cars, but they create real safety risks for children—especially near schools like [insert name here] or others in fast-growing neighborhoods.

With inconsistent pedestrian markings and unclear right-of-way rules, kids and families are left to navigate busy traffic without enough support. We need clearer crosswalks, stronger signage, and better lighting. Let’s make safety a priority, not an afterthought.

This isn’t just about one intersection—it’s about every child walking to school. Milton’s rapid growth demands smarter planning and safer streets.

https://www.miltontoday.ca/letters-to-the-editor/letter-call-for-better-design-of-roundabouts-near-school-zones-10902355

#pedestrians, #schoolzone, #traffic

Absolutely, Mohsin! Coaching beginner soccer players on passing is all about building confidence, technique, and fun. Here’s a simple roadmap to get you started:

⚽ Key Coaching Tips for Beginners

• Start with the basics: Focus on short, accurate passes using the inside of the foot.
• Keep it fun: Use games and challenges to keep players engaged.
• Repetition with variation: Repeat drills but change partners, distances, or add movement.
• Encourage communication: Teach players to call for the ball and give feedback.

🏃‍♂️ Beginner-Friendly Passing Drills

1. Gate Passing Drill
   Set up small gates with cones. Players pass the ball through the gate to a partner.
   5 Beginner Passing Drills For Football / Soccer | Joner Football shows how to use gates to improve accuracy and control.
2. Wall Pass Drill
   Players pass against a wall and receive the ball back. Great for solo practice.
   How to PASS a soccer ball for beginners – STEP by STEP breaks down technique and foot positioning clearly.
3. Triangle Passing Drill
   Three players form a triangle and pass in rotation. Helps with movement and angles.
   5 Essential Passing Drills For Soccer Players includes variations like gated and looped passing.
4. First Touch Focus
   Emphasize controlling the ball before passing.
   Watch how I improved his 1st touch | Beginner Passing Drills … highlights how to coach first touch under pressure.
5. Progressive Passing Circuit
   Combine dribbling, passing, and shooting in a circuit.
   LOADS OF SOCCER DRILLS FOR BEGINNERS ⚽️ … offers a full session with passing at 7:43.
6. Step-by-Step Technique Breakdown
   Teach foot placement, body posture, and follow-through.
   BASIC PASSING DRILLS YOU NEED TO MASTER ⚽️ … gives coaching points and variations for each drill.

Since Britannia Road has been fully renovated from Ninth Line, near the Milton-Mississauga border, the commute is meticulous and comfortable.

But as they approach this well-lit and cozy road, some drivers become fast and furious.

Britannia Road is just behind where I live, and I can hear bikers and sports cars racing at speeds over 100 km/h. I have seen it with my own eyes.

The fact that some roads have less traffic doesn’t mean that we can switch gears and speed on them, potentially causing damage, injuries or even fatalities.

I hope that the police conduct regular checks of speeding in this area.

For our own safety, we should reduce the speed limit on Britannia.

My first letter to the editor got published in Letter to the editor in miltontoday.ca

https://www.miltontoday.ca/letters-to-the-editor/letter-britannia-road-speeding-has-become-quite-dangerous-10646589

The Town of Milton is building a complete community and investing over $49.78 million in roads, bridges and stormwater infrastructure in 2025. While this investment reflects the 2025 approved budget, there are also projects being completed this year that were approved in previous budget years.

This investment in the community helps us put the right infrastructure in place to meet community needs and make Milton a Place of Possibility.

What to expect this year
This year, residents can expect road closures and lane restrictions on both main arterial roads and side streets. The Town of Milton extensively coordinates the timing of construction projects with Halton Region and the private sector as much as possible. Notices will be delivered to residents directly affected by construction prior to construction start.

Major 2025 projects
The projects listed below are major construction initiatives for 2025, aimed to maintain and develop an efficient civil infrastructure network in Milton.

For list of Projects for 2025, please refer to the link below;
https://www.milton.ca/en/living-in-milton/road-construction-projects.aspx

How to kick a soccer ball: 3 Ways To Kick The Ball

High-rises threaten Milton’s small-town charm

MiltonToday received the following letter to the editor regarding concerns over Milton potentially losing some of its small town charm.

As a longtime resident of Milton, I write with growing concern over the town’s swift urban development — particularly the increasing push for high-rise buildings. While growth is inevitable and even welcome in many respects, it’s vital that progress reflects the needs, values, and character of our community.

My instructor or coach use to say ” Don’t play Soccer to score goals  or win the match, it is not about winning or loosing , it is all about the team work,  aggressive approach comitment that will attack mind of the oponent which is theb most important part of the game.”

The above slide in wwhich BRAZIL WON, 2nd goal is still my favorite , ray wonderfully handeld the ball and rest you guys know.

In my next Episode, i will guide you or coach you ,  what is needed and you will be a Soccer star.