Media Releases

Halton Region is delivering real results for residents. The Region’s 2023-2026 Term in Review highlights the measurable progress made over the past four years.

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.

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.

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.

To support future growth in the Town of Halton Hills, the Southeast Georgetown Wastewater Pumping Station and Forcemains project was identified in the 2011 Sustainable Halton Water and Wastewater Master Plan Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) Study. The project was subsequently deferred as existing infrastructure continued to meet wastewater demands in the community.

Halton Region is initiating a Schedule B Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study for the new North Oakville East Wastewater Pumping Station and associated infrastructure.

Our May edition of Halton Highlights spotlights our Term in Review Report, Halton’s 2026-2030 Early Learning and Child Care Plan and more.

Halton Region is carrying out a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study for a New North Regional Road Corridor.

From May 11 to October 31, 2026, Halton Region Public Health will be conducting a mosquito larviciding program to reduce the incidence of West Nile virus.