Media Releases

On December 10, Halton Regional Council approved the Region’s 2026 Budget and Business Plan. This plan details key investments and how they advance the themes and actions in the Region’s 2023–2026 Strategic Business Plan.

OAKVILLE: Halton Region donates two retired Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) to St. John Ambulance Canada’s Halton Branch, boosting medical support at local events and improving community safety and emergency response.

Halton Region has once again been recognized as a Greater Toronto Top Employer by MediaCorp, joining leading organizations across government and industry in this prestigious annual showcase.

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.

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 has undertaken a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) Study for the Norval West Bypass from Highway 7 to 10 Side Road (Regional Road 10), including 10 Side Road from Tenth Line to Adamson Street/Winston Churchill Boulevard (Regional Road 19), in the Town of Halton Hills.

Our December edition of Halton Highlights spotlights Halton’s 2026 Budget, health tips for the winter, essential services this holiday season and more.

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.