2013 Media Releases

June

• Three confirmed measles cases in Burlington Jun 17

• Halton Region continues to be a leader in delivering community emergency notification services Jun 13

• Underpass construction begins on Derry Road in Milton Jun 11

• Halton preparing for another season of West Nile virus Jun 10

• Celebrating Clean Air Day with Ka-Pow to Powerjams Jun 5

• Halton Hills Regional Councillor Clark Somerville elected 3rd Vice President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Jun 4

May

• Warmer weather marks the start of Halton Region’s Outdoor Water Use program May 30

• Registration for the 8th annual Halton Children’s Water Festival now open for Halton teachers and students May 30

• Dial 311 or check on-line for Halton's beach water quality May 30

• Regional Council advocates to ensure a strong future for Halton May 29

• Halton biking to better future on Bike to Work Day May 29

• Overnight paving on Fairview Street in Burlington May 28

• Intersection of Trafalgar Road and Steeles Avenue closing for paving in Halton Hills May 22

• Halton Region co-hosts job fair with Toronto Premium Outlets May 22

• Partnership sees 116 defibrillators placed in Halton schools May 21

• Halton Region Celebrates National Public Works Week May 15

• Congratulations to this year’s Our Canada Award Winners May 15

• Construction starting at Upper Middle Road and Dorval Drive in Oakville May 14

• Saving lives during Canada Road Safety Week May 13

• How to develop partnerships between the non-profit and private sector the focus of upcoming networking session May 13

• Watson Avenue closing for construction in Oakville May 9

• Annual Milton Dragon Boat Race to raise funds in support of Halton Region’s Allendale long-term care home and adult day programs May 6

• Emergency Preparedness Week: Halton Region reminds residents to take the three steps to be prepared for emergencies May 2

April

• Scouts plant 200 trees at the Halton Waste Management Site Apr 30

• Spring starts here! Spring into action with Halton Tourism’s photo contest Apr 26

• Growing Good Food Ideas video series showcases agriculture in Halton Apr 25

• Allan Street in Oakville to be closed for paving Apr 25

• Halton Region rain barrel truckload sales start May 11 Apr 22

• Halton Region Spring Compost Give Away starts May 6 Apr 22

• Halton needs the Provincial government to deliver on transit promises Apr 18

• Help your company “Walk the Talk” on physical activity Apr 18

• Members of the public invited to attend the Halton Museum Foundation’s Annual General Meeting Apr 18

• Halton Regional Council appoints a new Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer Apr 17

• Construction starts on Navy Street in Oakville Apr 16

• Bronte Road closed Saturday south of Dundas Street in Oakville Apr 16

• CPRS Hamilton honours Halton Region at the 22nd Annual Pinnacle Awards gala Apr 12

• Halton Region invites residents to post a thank you card for Physician Appreciation Week Apr 12

• Two Halton Services Obtain Top Accreditation Rating Apr 11

• Halton taking pledge to stamp out distracted driving Apr 11

• Take steps to be prepared for the severe weather Apr 10

• Halton Region to host the first of seven Special Waste Drop-off events on April 20 Apr 10

• Construction starting on Regional Road 25 in Oakville and Milton Apr 9

• Halton Region’s Economic Development Strategy on track Apr 2

• Halton Region Waste Collection Changes Start April 1st Apr 1

March

• Physician Recruitment program continues to shine: 22 new family physicians chose Halton in 2012 Mar 28

• Halton Region gets infrastructure boost from Canada’s Gas Tax Fund Mar 27

• New infrastructure funding to create jobs, growth and prosperity Mar 27

• Protect your family and your pets against rabies Mar 25

• Halton Region encourages residents to participate in Earth Hour Mar 18

• New Larger Blue Boxes Available Throughout Halton Region Mar 12

• Lowe's Canada opens its Canadian Distribution Centre in Milton, creating 250 local jobs Mar 11

• Halton Region Offers Larger Blue Boxes Starting in March Mar 4

February

• OMB hearing adjourned on Development Charge Bylaw Feb 28

• Women Entrepreneurs in Halton invited to "learn, connect and grow!" Feb 27

• Halton Region releases second annual Report to the Citizens Feb 27

• Snowfall warning issued for Halton Region Feb 26

• Tremaine Road closing for construction north of Britannia Road in Milton Feb 13

• Take steps to be prepared for the winter storm Feb 7

• Halton Region appoints new Chief Administrative Officer Feb 6

• Regional Councillor Clark Somerville announced his intention to file to run for FCM's third Vice President Feb 6

• Join the carpool revolution and change the face of driving in Halton Feb 6

January

• The Halton Region Health Department launches social media for sexual health Jan 28

• Young artists recognized for winning artwork featured in Halton's 2013 Waste Management Guide & Collection Calendar Jan 23

• PwC Epic Tour Halton cycling event coming to Halton this fall coincides with Halton Museum's Family Fun Day Jan 22

• Cold alert issued for Halton Region Jan 22

• Halton Region asks residents to comment on construction information Jan 22

• Halton Region to host networking series for non-profit sector Jan 17

• Checklists, Top 10s, key online features on new “Kindergarten: Ready, Set, Go!” for parents Jan 17

• The Harriet Tubman story: Halton Museum Foundation brings phenomenal one-woman show to Burlington’s Performing Arts Centre Jan 14

• Final Halton Region flu immunization clinic Jan 10

• Construction starting on Guelph Line in Burlington Jan 9

• Halton's 2013 Waste Management Guide and Collection Calendar delivered to homes next week Jan 7

• Charities that own or rent property in Halton may be eligible for the Charity Tax Rebate program Jan 7

• Halton Regional Chair and CAO awarded Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal Jan 7

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