Media Releases

Halton Region will request a review of the Ontario Land Tribunal’s August 18, 2026 Nelson Aggregate Co. quarry decision and file an application for judicial review with the Divisional Court. The Region expects to file both this week, ahead of the September 17 deadline, and will primarily support the City of Burlington in these proceedings.

Halton Region Public Health is investigating a second confirmed case of measles with direct exposure to the first case in Milton. Measles is a highly contagious disease that spreads easily through the air.

Halton Region Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of measles in Milton that has led to potential exposures in Halton on August 23, 25, 28 and 29, 2026. Measles is a highly contagious disease that spreads easily through the air.

A Halton resident has tested positive for West Nile virus. This is the first laboratory-confirmed human case for Halton this year.

Halton Region Public Health has confirmed that a bat found in Burlington on August 11, 2026, has tested positive for rabies. This is the first confirmed case of rabies in a bat in Halton Region this year.

An Orange Air Quality Warning has been issued by Environment Canada and the Province of Ontario. Very high levels of air pollution due to smoke from forest fires may persist into the weekend.

Halton Region Public Health has issued an Extended Heat Warning starting July 15, 2026 for Halton Region as a result of Environment Canada continuing its Heat Warning.

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.

A Cold Warning has been issued by Halton Region Public Health starting March 1, 2026. The Cold Warning is in effect until temperatures rise above -15°C (without wind-chill) or weather conditions improve, and the risks involved with prolonged exposure are reduced.

A Cold Warning has been issued by Halton Region Public Health starting February 24, 2026. The Cold Warning is in effect until temperatures rise above -15°C (without wind-chill) or weather conditions improve, and the risks involved with prolonged exposure are reduced.

Halton Region has undertaken a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) Study for Regional Road 25 from 5 Side Road to 10 Side Road as part of the North Halton Coordinated MCEA Study in the Town of Halton Hills.

Halton Region has undertaken a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) Study for James Snow Parkway (Regional Road 4) from Britannia Road (Regional Road 6) to just south of Highway 401 as part of the North Halton Coordinated MCEA Study, in the Town of Milton.

Halton Region has undertaken a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) study for Regional Road 25 from Speers Road to Derry Road (Regional Road 7) in the Towns of Oakville and Milton.

Halton Region is initiating a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study for corridor improvements on James Snow Parkway (Regional Road 4) from Highway 401 to Tremaine Road/Dublin Line (Regional Road 22) in the Town of Halton Hills and the Town of Milton. The study will consider a wide range of road improvement alternatives including active transportation, traffic and intersection operations, structural, drainage, and cross-sectional requirements. The impact of the improvements on the social, cultural, and natural environments will also be considered.

The summer edition of Halton Highlights covers the opening of 1 District Police Station, progress on housing, basement flooding prevention and more.