Halton - Media Releases

Halton Region launches Halton MVP - Halton's new online citizen survey panel

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“I believe it is crucial that we engage with residents and I’m hopeful that the ease and flexibility of the online survey panel will attract many people to participate,” said Regional Chair Gary Carr. “Public Engagement is a priority of the Citizens’ Priorities Action Plan and I’m pleased to see new and innovative approaches being used to connect with residents in Halton Region.”

Lively Dragon Boat Race at Kelso raises funds to support Halton Region's Allendale long-term care home and adult day programs

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“We are proud to be celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Lively Dragon boat race,” said Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr. “The generous support of the boat club has helped to enrich the lives of the seniors we care for in Halton.”

Smart Commute Halton recognizes 15 businesses reducing congestion on roads across Region

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Members of Smart Commute Halton celebrate their Smart Commute Workplace Designations.

Halton Museum Foundation invites new Board applications

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“The Halton Museum Foundation plays a key role in helping to build a future for Halton’s past,” said Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr. “It relies on the efforts of volunteers, giving of their time and expertise to help the Museum in its ongoing efforts to record, preserve and communicate the story of Halton and its people.”

Celebrate Mother's Day with Jazz at the Museum

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"This is the final concert in this season’s Jazz at the Museum series," said Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr. "I invite you to spend a spring afternoon with jazz classics in a beautiful, historic setting.”

Halton Region challenges residents to get prepared

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This May, Halton Region is challenging residents to get prepared by assembling or purchasing an emergency preparedness kit. The Challenge takes place throughout the month of May coinciding with Emergency Preparedness Week, May 6 - 12, 2012.

Halton Region celebrates Physician Appreciation Week

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During April 30 to May 4, 2012, Physician Appreciation Week, Halton Region and local hospitals recognize physicians for their contribution to our community. May 1 is also the second Doctors’ Day in Ontario. The date was chosen to commemorate the birthday of Dr. Emily Stowe, the first female physician in Canada. “Healthy communities rely on accessible, quality medical care,” said Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr. “Whether in the delivery room, operating room or clinic setting, Halton’s physicians provide compassionate and professional care. Thanks to our physicians, Halton is a safe and healthy community and a wonderful place to live, work, raise a family and retire.”

Burlington Scouts plant 250 trees at the Halton Waste Management Site

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From left to right: Jordan (10) and Sydney Kurpita (7) of the Burlington Scouts plant a tree together at the Halton Waste Management Site (HWMS).

Halton Region welcomes start of construction of the Toronto Premium Outlets retail centre in Halton Hills

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Halton Region and the Town of Halton Hills were on hand for a groundbreaking ceremony this morning to celebrate the start of construction of the Toronto Premium Outlets retail centre located at Trafalgar Rd. and Highway 401 in the Town of Halton Hills.

Mental Health Awareness Week: two community forums to increase awareness and understanding about mental health

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“The Halton Region Health Department, along with many of our community partners, offers high-quality programs to individuals dealing with a mental illness,” said Halton Regional Chair, Gary Carr.

Spring Compost Give Away starts May 7

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“Each year Halton Region collects all of the leaves, brush and other yard waste material residents have set out for collection,” said Gary Carr, Halton’s Regional Chair. “Approximately 30,500 tonnes of yard waste was collected in 2011 and processed into garden-friendly compost at Halton’s landfill site.”

Two Halton Region residents declared winners in The Driven to Quit Challenge

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Benjamin O’Leary of Georgetown and Paul DeSerres of Burlington were recognized as two of the Ontario-wide official winners last Monday at the 2012 Driven to Quit Challenge prize presentation in Toronto. Both residents are newly tobacco-free and the recipients of prize packages including a $5,000 CAA vacation getaway for Benjamin O’Leary and $2,000 in cash for Paul DeSerres.

Halton Region rain barrel truckload sales start May 12

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“Installing and using a rain barrel is an important part of outdoor water conservation as it allows you to reuse rain water that would otherwise go to waste,” said Gary Carr, Halton’s Regional Chair. “Since Halton began the truckload sales in 2009, almost 13,000 rain barrels have been sold, which at full use has the potential to reduce water consumption by 2.6 million litres.”

New evening hours of operation for social service and employment offices in Milton and Oakville

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“We are expanding hours of operation at the Milton Employment Resource Centre and Employment Halton to make our services more accessible,” said Regional Chair Gary Carr. "Individuals or families in need of social assistance or people who want to use our employment resource centres will be pleased to learn that they now have the option of accessing services on Tuesday nights in Milton and Thursday nights in Oakville.”

Halton Region proud to be named a Smart Commute Gold Workplace for 2012

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“Halton Region is proud to be a Smart Commute Gold workplace and setting an example in how small commuting changes can help the community and our workplace,” said Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr. “Halton Region is just one chapter of the smart commuting success story. Smart Commute Halton, in partnership with Metrolinx, has 15 Halton business members that are reducing the number of cars on our roads, preventing greenhouse gas emissions and saving their staff money by encouraging their work teams to participate in smart commuting options.”

Halton's elected officials prepared for emergencies

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“Halton Region, the City of Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton, the Town of Oakville and Halton Regional Police Service work together year round with our emergency preparedness partners to plan for and ensure a coordinated response to emergencies,” said Gary Carr, Halton Regional Chair. “And as elected officials, it is especially important that we practice the procedures laid out in our Emergency Response Plan so we can support our emergency responders, staff, volunteers and the community.”

Halton Region recognized for its commitment to Local Food

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“We are proud to have achieved our local food procurement goal,” said Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr. “Halton Region is committed to sustainability and reducing the ecological footprint associated with Halton Region’s operations.”