Archive for Regional Municipality of Halton

Residents Near the Burlington Skyway Pleading to Keep their Homes

May 21, 2013 No Comments by

Residents near the Burlington Skyway are pleading to keep their homes, threatened to be demolished under the new Burlington Beach Regional Waterfront Park Master Plan.

One of me major factors that will determine if residents are allowed to stay is human …

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The Region’s First Prescription Drug Drop Off Day a Success

May 21, 2013 No Comments by

While medications can help heal, if disposed of improperly they can damage the environment and/or human health. Over 100 kg of prescription and non-prescription drugs were collected by police at various locations across the Region during a one-day drop-off event …

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Residents encouraged to drop off hazardous and electronic waste

Apr 22, 2013 No Comments by

Halton Region is encouraging residents to do their part in safely disposing household hazardous waste and recycling unwanted electronic items.

It will start its Special Waste Drop-off Days event tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Halton Regional Centre …

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Halton Region Passes on ENvironmentally Friendly Improvements

Apr 22, 2013 No Comments by

Despite spending over $150 million on renovations, wastewater facilities go without green roofs, cogeneration technology

Halton is spending more than $150 million on what the region’s Manager of Wastewater Treatment calls environmentally sustainable renovations to its wastewater facilities, however it has …

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King Road closure extended to April 15

Apr 09, 2013 No Comments by

Cool weather delays Jefferson salamander migration

Traffic barriers were scheduled to come down on Monday (April 8), but sincer colder weather has interrupted the migration, King Road will now re-open on Monday, April 15.

“The cold temperatures and lack of rain have …

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Widening of Hwy. 25 to begin Monday

Apr 09, 2013 No Comments by

Halton Region will begin widening Regional Road 25 to four lanes from Hwy. 407 in Oakville to just south of Lower Base Line in Milton this Monday (April 15).

Construction is expected to be completed next spring.

Drivers should expect delays and …

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Waste Collection Changes Now in Effect

Apr 01, 2013 No Comments

Effective today, Halton residents can add more items to their blue box and must use tags for garbage above the new three-bag/can limit.

Halton residents can add more items to their blue box, including clear plastic clamshells (berry and lettuce …

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Halton Region Encourages Residents to Participate in Earth hour

Mar 19, 2013 No Comments

Media Release

On March 23, 2013, Halton Region will join communities around the world for Earth Hour. Earth Hour is a world-wide event, organized by World Wildlife Fund that brings people together for a common goal; to bring awareness about the …

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Conservation Halton Watershed Report Card

Mar 19, 2013 No Comments

Conservation Authority watershed report cards report on the state of Ontario’s watersheds so residents are aware of their local conditions and also so that informed decisions can be made to ensure the ongoing resiliency and sustainability of our water and …

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2013 Where to Get Food in Halton

Jan 29, 2013 No Comments

The 2013 edition of Halton Region’s Where to Get Food in Halton is now available. Distributed to libraries and community agencies throughout Halton Region, this valuable resource contains a comprehensive listing of food-related support programs and services offered in Halton.

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