Halton - Media Releases

Harriet Tubman returns to Halton for Black History Month

Office of the C.A.O.

On Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 12:15 p.m. and Wednesday, February 15 at 10:00 a.m., the Halton Museum Foundation will present “The Spirit of Harriet Tubman" at a new location this year – The Milton Centre for the Arts. This phenomenal one-woman show follows the journey of Harriet Tubman's life from her early years of slavery and time as an Underground Railroad Conductor, to her years as a social justice advocate.

Smart Commute Halton encourages people to share the ride this Carpool Week, February 6-10

Office of the Chairman

Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr greets Halton Region carpoolers, Fabio Cabarcas and Jasna Filipovic, as they arrive at work. Fabio and Jasna have been carpooling together from Toronto to the Region's Head Office in Oakville for the last six months.

Employment Halton offers personalized support to job seekers and employers in Halton

Social and Community Services

STOP Program returns to Halton: Support for Halton smokers who wish to quit smoking

Office of the Chairman

With the New Year here, Halton Region is working to help smokers keep their resolutions and quit smoking, said Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr. By working with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health to implement the STOP Program in Halton we can help prevent chronic disease in our community.

Halton Region launches new partnership with the Canadian Youth Business Foundation

Office of the Chairman

From left to right (Front Row)

2012 Halton Seniors' Directory now available

Social and Community Services

Left to right: Corrine Hodgson, Chair of ESAC and Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr

Final Halton Region flu immunization clinic

Office of the Chairman

Halton Region's last regularly scheduled influenza (flu) immunization clinic will be held on Thursday, January 19, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the auditorium at the Halton Regional Centre in Oakville. With the completion of this community clinic, Halton Region will have held 10 seniors' and 23 community flu immunization clinics.

Cold alert issued for Halton Region

Health

Anyone can be affected by extreme cold-related weather conditions, depending on length of time and exertion levels. Those especially at risk include: older adults (over the age of 65), infants and young children, outdoor workers, sport enthusiasts (hikers, skiers), homeless persons, and/or those lacking shelter, proper clothing or food.