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Halton Highlights - June 2026

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Welcome to the June edition of Halton Highlights. This is the latest news on the projects and programs happening in Halton.


Time to roll! Wheeled cart roll out begins

Phase 1 of the rollout has started. Check out our Wheeled Cart Waste Collection program web page to find out which phase you are in, get details on the carts and access info to help you prepare for this new program.

Time to roll

Another AAA credit rating for Halton Region!

S&P Global Ratings has affirmed our AAA rating for the 24th year. Learn how our AAA rating confirms our strong financial position, enabling us to keep costs low as we build the essential infrastructure needed to accelerate growth.

AAA credit rating

Advancing housing goals through the Comprehensive Housing Strategy (CHS)

We’ve been taking bold actions to prevent homelessness and protect and build new supportive housing across Halton. Read the 2025 CHS Progress Snapshot for details on what we have achieved (PDF file).

Halton Region's Comprehendsive Housing Strategy

Ready to deliver on the infrastructure essential for growth

Read our Enhanced Growth Monitoring Report to learn about our capacity to continue to support growth and flexible infrastructure across all our local municipalities (PDF file).

Three drone shots of regional buildings

Hidden systems, lasting impact: How Halton maintains essential infrastructure

Check out the video on “Drillbert” (YouTube video) and read our Halton Highlights blog to learn how we’re maintaining infrastructure to support our growing community.

Invested in every drop

Happy Pride month!

Our community is strongest when everyone feels they belong. On June 3rd, Regional staff proudly raised the Pride flag and held a Pride Parade at Halton Regional Centre — a powerful symbol of inclusion and acceptance for 2SLGBTQ+ communities in Halton and beyond.

Pride parade around Halton Region centre

Summer safety reminders – protect yourself from ticks, mosquitos, and bats!

Check out our webpages for important information on how to stay safe this summer:

Tick on a leaf

Halton continues to be a leader in waste diversion

Read the full 2025 Waste Management Year-End Report to learn how your participation in our waste diversion programs is successfully diverting waste from our landfill and helping extend its lifespan (external PDF).

2025 year end waste management report

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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.


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