Our proposed 2025 Budget keeps Regional tax increases as low as possible and invests in your future

Our annual Budget is our roadmap to keep your taxes as low as possible while investing in what matters most to our community. This includes strategic investments in assisted and supportive housing, roads, water and wastewater infrastructure, and Paramedic Services.

What happens next?

Halton Regional Council will discuss our proposed 2025 Budget at the following meetings:

• Discussion: Wednesday, December 4 at 9:30 a.m.
• Approval: Wednesday, December 11 at 9:30 a.m.

 

Your 2025 waste collection calendar is ready and online!

Never miss a collection day and stay up-to-date on what is collected each week:

• View your personalized collection schedule
• Sign up for email or phone reminders
• Sync your schedule to your personal calendar
• Download and print a copy of your schedule

It’s never been easier to manage your household waste. Get started at halton.ca/waste.

 

Construction starts at 1258 Rebecca, our supportive housing project bringing 14 new units for seniors

We’re getting more homes built faster for those who need them most. Our Rebecca Street supportive housing project is bringing 14 units for seniors to Oakville. Construction has started with anticipated completion in Fall 2025.

This is part of our portfolio of in-progress and shovel-ready projects. That means we have water and wastewater and services ready for connection and zoning complete, and ready for investment partnerships to get construction going.

 

15,000 Georgetown residents seamlessly transitioned from groundwater to Lake Ontario- based drinking water

Thanks to our Public Works team who recently transitioned 15,000 Georgetown residents from groundwater to Lake Ontario-based drinking water. The transfer will help conserve groundwater and maintain water quality and service reliability now and in the future.

 

Our Associate Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Oda talks about the respiratory season and how to protect from RSV, Flu and more

There is still time to get protected before the really cold weather sets in! Our Associate Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Joanna Oda, discusses the importance of RSV and Flu immunization for high-risk groups and shares tips on how to stay healthy this fall and winter.

Flu vaccines interview (YouTube video link)

$4.6 million invested in community programs this year, and incredible organizations are making an impact!

In 2024, we invested $4.6 million into local organizations that are making a difference and making life better. Our Community Investment Fund recipients are already putting these funds to good use to improve the health, safety, and wellbeing of our community.

Check out our Impact Report (PDF file) and learn more about the program

 

Water, waste pick-up, social services and more. Essential services remain available to you over the holidays.

Our essential services are here for you 24/7 and throughout the holidays. Thank you to the Halton staff working over the holidays to serve our community.

Check halton.ca or call our friendly team of customer service representatives at 311 to see what’s available and how we can serve you best.

 

Mental health supports are here for you and loved ones every day and during the holiday season

The holiday season can be just as exciting as it can be tough. I want you to know about the mental health resources and support available right across our community. Please reach out to one another and share the incredible resources we have in Halton.