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.

A Cold Warning has been issued by Halton Region Public Health starting February 7, 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 4, 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 January 27, 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 January 23, 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 is carrying out a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) study for Trafalgar Road (Regional Road 3) from Highway 407 (ETR) to Steeles Avenue (Regional Road 8), in the Towns of Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. The study is considering a wide range of improvements, including widening the roadway, active transportation, transit-supportive infrastructure, and improved intersections and overall traffic operations. The social, cultural and environmental impacts of the improvements have been assessed and evaluated throughout the study.

The Halton team continues to deliver essential services throughout the holiday season. 

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.