Welcome to the May edition of Halton Highlights. This is the latest news on the projects and programs happening in Halton that help us live well, grow responsibly and thrive together.
Need help with spring cleanup? Check out our spring waste events
From yard waste collection and the Compost Giveaway to Special Waste Drop-off days and Sunday openings at the Halton Waste Management Site in May and June, our Spring Waste Events can help clean up your garden and home.
Join us for our Paramedic Day Community Open House on May 31!
You’re invited to our annual Paramedic Day Community Open House! Join us for a day of free family fun, meet our dedicated team of paramedics and celebrate all they do to keep us healthy and safe!
Learn more about activities for the entire family at halton.ca/paramedics.
A mascot and a child high-five at the annual Paramedic Day event.
Spotlight on Halton’s Emergency Management staff
May 4 – 10 is Emergency Preparedness Week, and this year, we are taking you on a video tour behind the scenes, showcasing the incredible staff at Halton that plan, train, coordinate and respond to emergencies in our community.
Are you ready? Visit our Emergency Preparedness section on halton.ca for information on what to do before, during, and after an emergency.
Barbershop event brings tenants and partners together in community housing
At Halton Region, safe and affordable housing is just one part of the housing equation. Through events like the Community Housing Barbershop Event, we continue investing in initiatives that enhance quality of life, promote inclusivity, and unite our community.
A youth receives a haircut at the recent Community Housing Barbershop event.
Measles case confirmed in Halton Region: Help prevent the spread
Protect yourself and your family against measles by getting vaccinated at your family doctor's office or a walk-in clinic. Monitor for symptoms & stay home when sick. Please call ahead before seeking medical attention.
Learn more about how to protect yourself from measles.
About Halton
The Regional Municipality of Halton serves more than 650,000 residents in the City of Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton, and the Town of Oakville. Halton Region is committed to meeting the needs of its residents through the delivery of cost-effective, quality programs and services, including water and wastewater; Regional roads and infrastructure planning; paramedic services; waste management; public health; social assistance; children’s and seniors’ services; housing services; heritage programs; emergency management and economic development. For more information, call 311 or visit Halton Region’s website at halton.ca.
Learn more about the Region’s Programs and Services