Media Releases

Starting January 1, 2026, responsibility for residential Blue Box recycling in Halton Region—including Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton, and Oakville—will transition to Circular Materials Ontario.

On November 12, Halton Region Public Health was notified of a case of hepatitis A in a food handler, who worked at the Burlington Charcoal Pit located at 2031 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington, between October 23 and November 1, 2025. Staff members and patrons who consumed food or beverages from this restaurant during this timeframe may have been exposed to the virus. The restaurant is working closely with Halton Region Public Health. The premises has been inspected and is compliant with public health standards.

Halton Region is saddened to learn of the passing of Niagara Regional Chair Jim Bradley, a remarkable leader who dedicated more than 55 years to public service. Halton Region extends our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, and to all whose life he impacted.

Halton Region Public Health is notifying the public of an infection prevention and control (IPAC) lapse at the Halton Family Health Centre walk-in clinic located at 2951 Walkers Line in Burlington (corner of Walkers Line and Dundas Street).

Five Halton residents have tested positive for West Nile virus. These are the first human cases for Halton this year.

This month, we’re shining a spotlight on assisted living supports, adult day programs, child care, and construction progress at 1258 Rebecca Street.

Our latest edition of Halton Highlights features new funding for housing, increases to basement flooding subsidies, our October job fair and more!

Our latest edition of Halton Highlights features our new bridge on Tremaine Road, protecting our paramedics against violence, tick safety and more!

Halton Region Public Health has issued an Extended Heat Warning starting July 28, 2025 for Halton Region as a result of Environment Canada continuing its Heat Warning. 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.

Halton Region Public Health has issued an Extended Heat Warning starting July 12, 2025 for Halton Region as a result of Environment Canada continuing its Heat Warning. 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.

Halton Region is developing the 2026–2030 Early Learning and Child Care Plan, building on the successes and lessons of the 2022–2025 Plan. This Plan reaffirms our commitment to a system that is responsive, high-quality, affordable, accessible, and inclusive.

Welcome to the November 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.

Halton Region is one of the fastest-growing communities in Canada, and we are ready to deliver the services and infrastructure our community needs now and in the future.

IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by The Regional Municipality of Halton for approval to expropriate lands in the Town of Oakville, in the Region of Halton as described in Schedule “A” set out herein, being:

Halton Region is completing a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study for a new wastewater pumping station and its associated infrastructure on Lower Base Line Road.