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Halton Region beach water testing results

Health

The Halton Region Health Department tests recreational water throughout Halton. Beaches are selected based on use for swimming and other water sports. These tests are done weekly starting the first week of June through to the last week of August.

Halton Region beach water testing results

Health

Halton Region beach water testing results

Health

This summer, count your steps...to better health!

Health

"Count Your Steps...To Better Health" is the Halton-wide library pedometer lending initiative that encourages adults to borrow a pedometer and walk 10,000 steps per day with 2,000 to 4,000 steps at a brisk pace to improve cardiovascular health. The pedometer lending initiative is a partnership between Halton Region and public libraries in the region.

Halton Region beach water testing results

Health

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

Planning and Public Works

Halton Region will be holding a Special Waste Drop-off Day on Saturday July 24 to make the recycling of household hazardous waste and electronic waste more convenient to residents. The drop-off day will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Halton Regional Centre parking lot located at 1151 Bronte Road (view map ), near the QEW in Oakville.

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

Social and Community Services

Standard and Poor's Ratings Services (S&P) has published its annual review of Halton Region's credit standing and for the twenty-first consecutive year has affirmed the highest rating of AAA for Halton. S&P has also attached a stable outlook to this rating indicating its confidence in Halton's ability to maintain this standing into the future.

Halton Region EMS encourages CPR and defibrillation training

Health

Halton Region Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is reminding residents about the importance of CPR and defibrillation training. In a recent six week span, Halton Region EMS responded to an unprecedented number of calls where citizen responders applied their basic life support skills in the face of a sudden cardiac arrest. Between May 14 and June 23, Halton EMS responded to five uses of Automated External Defibrillators (AED) which resulted in the revival of four patients prior to their arrival at hospital.

Heat Alert for Halton

Health

As a result of hot temperatures, a Humidex Advisory will be issued by Environment Canada beginning today, July 5, 2010. This advisory is due to the combination of high heat, high humidity (greater than 40 degrees Celsius) and/or other weather conditions that can be hazardous to your health. Even short periods of high temperatures can cause serious health problems. When a Humidex Advisory has been issued by Environment Canada, the Health Department issues a Heat Alert.