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Check out the Halton Highlights June 2026 edition!

This month, Halton Highlights spotlights our AAA credit rating, the Comprehensive Housing Strategy, infrastructure supporting growth and more.

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Connect with our dedicated team to access free services to support your infant or child. No referral needed.

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Invested in every drop: Halton's state-of-good-repair program

Halton maintains and upgrades water and wastewater infrastructure to ensure reliable services for residents today and into the future.

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Learn about our commitment to water and wastewater services Get details on ongoing construction projects

Picture of a water meter technician with superimposed writing: Modernization of Halton's Water Meter Infrastructure

Time for your upgrade!

Halton Region is rolling out new digital water meter technology that improves service, accuracy and convenience for residents.

Learn about the water meter program

Find out more about water meters, rates and billings Get information on our water and wastewater services

Watch the Halton Region 2023-2026 Term in Review video.

Halton Region is delivering results for residents

Our Term in Review Report highlights the measurable progress made over the past four years to build a healthy community, support growth, protect the environment and provide responsible, cost‑effective services.

Check out the highlights in our Media Release: Halton Region Delivers Results for Residents

Read the Chair's Corner on the Term in Review Read the 2023-2026 Term in Review Report Watch the Halton Region Term in Review 2023-2026

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Take our Employment Survey today

The Employment Survey helps Halton Region make decisions on infrastructure and policy planning to support employment, business investment, and growth in Halton.

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Read Employment Survey Results Chair’s Corner Learn about the annual Employment Survey

Time to roll. Wheeled carts are coming to your home.

Halton is moving to wheeled carts for curbside waste collection!

Learn more about the program, including your delivery timeline and what you need to do to get ready!

Get the latest wheeled cart waste collection program information

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Moody’s Ratings reaffirms Aaa rating

Our AAA rating reflects our long-standing commitment to responsible financial management. Learn how 38 years of top credit ratings deliver value for residents.

Read the Credit Rating Chair's Corner

Learn about Halton’s financial performance Learn about infrastructure projects

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June 30, 2026

Extended Heat Warning issued for Halton Region starting June 30, 2026

Halton Region Public Health has issued an Extended Heat Warning starting June 30, 2026 for Halton Region as a result of Environment Canada issuing a Heat Warning for a multi-day heat event. An Extended Heat Warning is issued when the daytime temperatures are expected to reach at least 31 degrees Celsius with overnight temperatures above 20 degrees Celsius for three or more days, or when the humidex is expected to reach 40 for three or more days.