Welcome to the September 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.
265 Kerr St opens: Fast-tracked housing
Halton’s newest 52-unit assisted housing development includes 22 supportive housing units and a Community Wellness Hub operated by Links2Care through Connected Care Halton Ontario Health Team.
Watch our video and read more.
Left to right: Regional Councillor Colin Best, Oakville Councillor Ray Chisholm, Regional Councillor Cathy Duddeck, MPP Effie Triantafilopoulos, Regional Councillor Paul Sharman, Laura Smith, Parliamentary Assistant to the The Honourable Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Elizabeth Chalmers, Constituency Manager for The Honourable Anita Anand, MP Oakville East and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Councillor Rory Nisan cut the ribbon at the official opening of 265 Kerr Street in Oakville.
New funding to bring more assisted housing to Halton
Halton is receiving $7.55 million under the Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative and Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative to create 55 new rent-assisted units and expand rent supplements.
Learn more about our housing initiatives.
Funding available for non-profits
Applications for the Halton Region Community Investment Fund open September 22. Halton Region is investing $5 million to support programs that build a healthy, safe community.
Learn more and apply on the Halton Region Community Investment Fund webpage starting September 22.
Job Fair: October 9 at Halton Regional Central
Meet local employers, explore job openings and access employment services.
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Halton Regional Centre – 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville
Investing in safety and keeping traffic moving
Ongoing investments in expansion, maintenance, and improvements help keep traffic on our roads moving — for everyone.
Read the Transportation Progress Report (PDF file).
Students reimagine sustainability in Halton
In partnership with the University of Waterloo’s Sustainability and Social Entrepreneurship Fellowship Program, students are shaping ideas for a green future.
Read more about this exciting partnership.
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About Halton
The Regional Municipality of Halton serves more than 650,000 residents in the City of Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton, and the Town of Oakville. Halton Region is committed to meeting the needs of its residents through the delivery of cost-effective, quality programs and services, including water and wastewater; Regional roads and infrastructure planning; paramedic services; waste management; public health; social assistance; children’s and seniors’ services; housing services; heritage programs; emergency management and economic development. For more information, call 311 or visit Halton Region’s website at halton.ca.