2010 Media Releases

September

• Halton Region beach water testing results Sep 2

August

• More West Nile virus positive mosquitoes found in Halton Region Aug 31

• Halton Region Museum fall jazz series starts in September Aug 31

• Heat Alert for Halton Aug 30

• Halton Region beach water testing results Aug 26

• West Nile virus positive mosquitoes found in Halton Region Aug 23

• Halton Region beach water testing results Aug 19

• Region tops in Power Pledge Community Challenge Aug 17

• Dundas Street now re-opened at Appleby Line Aug 16

• Halton Region beach water testing results Aug 12

• Upcoming forum to educate youth and their parents, and reduce mental illness stigma Aug 12

• Temporary water shut-off in Burlington Thursday night Aug 11

• Halton Region beach water testing results Aug 5

• Heat Alert for Halton Aug 4

July

• Local youth launch their own Summer Companies Jul 30

• Halton Region beach water testing results Jul 29

• Halton Region beach water testing results Jul 22

• Halton Region beach water testing results Jul 15

• This summer, count your steps...to better health! Jul 14

• Halton Region beach water testing results Jul 8

• Halton Region to host special waste drop-off day on July 24 Jul 8

• Standard and Poor's affirms AAA credit rating for Halton Region Jul 8

• Halton Region EMS encourages CPR and defibrillation training Jul 7

• Heat Alert for Halton Jul 5

June

• Halton Region Museum "gets digital" with Artefacts Canada initiative Jun 30

• Halton Region beach water testing results Jun 30

• Halton Region and Sheridan Nurseries invite residents to enter Wise Outdoor Water Use Contest Jun 29

• Halton Region beach water testing results Jun 24

• New accessible employment resource centre in Milton helps individuals with disabilities Jun 24

• Halton Our Kids Network Recognized as 2010 Ontario Municipal Social Services Association Champion Jun 18

• Halton Region and the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College Recognized as 2010 Ontario Municipal Social Services Association Community Champions Jun 18

• Halton Region beach water testing results Jun 17

• Winners of the 2010 Business Plan Competition honoured at awards ceremony Jun 11

• Halton Region beach water testing results Jun 10

• Fraudulent Restaurant Health Inspections Jun 4

• Building A Better Halton: New Identity for Halton Region Infrastructure Projects Jun 3

• Halton Region beach water testing results Jun 3

• Halton Region's Outdoor Water Use Program: Know Your Colour, Know Your Limits Jun 3

• Congratulations to the 2010 Visions Canada Award Winners Jun 1

May

• 2010 West Nile Virus control program begins May 17 May 14

• Celebrate EMS Week, May 16-22; learn the signs of heart attacks and strokes for early treatment May 13

• Lively Dragon Boat Race at Kelso to benefit Halton Region long-term care homes and adult day programs May 13

• Halton Region recognizes nurses during Nursing Week May 12

• Registration for the Halton Children's Water Festival is now open for Halton teachers and students May 12

• Halton youth empowered to take action May 6

• Halton Region and local hospitals salute local doctors during Physician Appreciation Week - May 3-7 May 6

• Halton's Health Department first in the region to be Baby Friendly May 4

• Scouts plant 100 trees at the Halton Waste Management Site May 3

• International Museum Day at Halton Region Museum: Halton County and the 1918 Influenza May 3

• Take the 'Emergency Preparedness Challenge' May 3

April

• Celebrate Mother's Day with Jazz at the Museum Apr 29

• Check your immunization records during National Immunization Awareness Week, April 24-May 1 Apr 26

• Halton Region first region in Canada to adopt local sustainable food procurement practices Apr 21

• Halton's landfill life extended by additional two years Apr 21

• Halton Region Council appoints a New Commissioner of Social and Community Services Apr 21

• Halton Students inspire change and a greener Halton at the 2010 Regional Chair's Environmental Awards Apr 20

• Give your garden a boost! Visit Halton's Spring Compost Give Away Apr 20

• Halton Region and Volunteer Halton thank volunteers for making Halton thrive Apr 19

• Province Halts Quarry in Response to Halton Regional Council Resolution Apr 14

• Halton Region to host rain barrels sales events Apr 14

• Halton Region named one of Canada's Best Employers for New Canadians for Second Consecutive Year Apr 8

• Age Friendly Focus Groups in Halton Hills Apr 7

• Silver Creek Place Adult Day Program offers support for seniors and adults with special needs in Halton Hills Apr 6

March

• Halton Region staff present United Way of Oakville with cheque for $131,000 Mar 31

• Battling the effects of drugs and alcohol for a healthy workplace Mar 31

• Jazz pianist Tyler Yarema to perform at Jazz at the Museum on April 11 Mar 30

• 211 receives almost 11,000 calls from Halton residents in 2009 Mar 29

• Age Friendly Focus Groups in Milton Mar 26

• The Halton Region Health Department encourages early recognition of tuberculosis Mar 24

• Halton Region flips the switch in support of Earth Hour Mar 22

• Halton Region improves access to water testing for private well owners in Georgetown and Acton Mar 17

• String super-group Sultans of String to perform at Halton Region Museum Mar 3

• Craig Kielburger joins Halton Region in celebrating youth achievement in environmental excellence Mar 1

February

• Art, hats and tea: Commemorating women at the Halton Region Museum Feb 25

• Halton Region's Economic Development Division receives prestigious marketing awards Feb 16

• Halton Region's Physician Recruitment program posts impressive results Feb 16

• Halton Region Museum celebrates Heritage Day with open house: All Things Ford and Telling Stories Feb 8

• No smoking within nine metres of all municipal buildings in effect Feb. 15, 2010 Feb 8

• Cold alert issued for Halton Region Feb 5

• Celebrate Valentine's Day with Jazz at the Museum Feb 4

• Demand for Community Evacuation Planning Workshops exceeds expectations Feb 1

• What's Your Green Idea? Halton Region Announces Call for 2010 Regional Chair's Environmental Awards Feb 1

January

• Cold alert issued for Halton Region Jan 29

• 10 Halton Region paramedics going to Haiti Jan 19

• Halton Region challenges tobacco users to gear up to quit: Driven to Quit Challenge Jan 18

• The Harriet Tubman story: an unforgettable way to experience history Jan 13

• Unique event for business owners offers Jan 12

• Halton's 2010 Waste Management Guide and Collection Calendar arriving at your home soon! Jan 5

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