Welcome to the April edition of Halton Highlights. This is the latest news on the projects and programs happening in Halton.
It’s time to roll: Wheeled carts for garbage and organics coming soon!
To find out when you get your carts and other key details about the program, visit halton.ca/wheeledcarts.
Taking climate action in Halton
Read the Chair’s Corner for 2025 highlights on the progress of our corporate climate actions and to access key resources, including our Climate Action Dashboard.
Insights on Halton’s strong and resilient economy
Did you know that 13,318 businesses call Halton home?
$5.5M investment in 2026 for Halton Region Community Investment Fund
Visit our Halton Region Community Investment Fund page to learn about funding allocations in 2026.
Invested in every drop: Drumquin wastewater pumping station
Watch the video: Inside a wastewater pumping station (YouTube video) and read the Halton Highlights blog: Get pumped to learn about the new Drumquin Wastewater Pumping Station that will strengthen daily wastewater service and support new homes and businesses in North Halton.
Have your say on the future of Regional Forests
We want to hear from you! We’re updating our Forest Management Plan, and your input will help guide how Regional forests are cared for, used, and protected over the next 20 years. Take our forest management plan survey.
Oral Health services for children and seniors!
We can help connect you with:
- dental services for children under 17
- routine dental care for seniors
Explore both programs and their requirements.
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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.