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Summer student positions now posted

Calling all post-secondary students! Build valuable skills, grow your network, and kick-start your career. Check out our summer job postings today!

Apply to the Summer Student Program

Watch our summer student video Explore careers at Halton

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Halton Highlights: December 2025

Our December edition of Halton Highlights spotlights Halton’s 2026 Budget, health tips for the winter, essential services this holiday season and more.

Read Halton Highlights: December 2025

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2026 Halton Region Budget and Business Plan

Halton Regional Council has approved our 2026 Budget and Business Plan. This plan supports community priorities and keeps tax, and rate increases as low as possible.

Halton Region Making Critical Community Investments in 2026

Read the 2026 Budget Read the 2026 Capital Report

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Stay on top of your holiday waste schedule

Sign up for free weekly waste reminders by phone or email. You’ll get a heads-up on your next collection day and what goes to the curb before pickup!

Waste Collection Schedule and Reminders

Curbside Collection Program Information Halton Waste Management Site Hours

What's your experience with Child Care in Halton?

We’re updating our Early Learning and Child Care Plan and need your input. Your family's real experiences, challenges and ideas make a difference.

Take the short survey!

Learn more about our Early Learning and Child Care Plan Read our previous 2022-2025 plan

Blue Box Program Transitioning January 1, 2026 

Halton’s Blue Box recycling program will soon be managed by Circular Materials Ontario. Learn what this means for you.

Read the Media Release: Halton Region Blue Box Program Transitioning to Circular Materials

Learn more about the changes

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Building a Safer Community

In 2025, we invested $5.2 million through the Halton Region Community Investment Fund, supporting a wide range of health and social service programs that empower residents and improve well-being across the region.

Read the Chair's Corner: Investing in Safety and Well-Being across Halton

Watch our HRCIF video Learn about HRCIF

Did your child receive a vaccine? Update their records today!

By getting your child vaccinated, you’re keeping them, your family, and our community safe.

Check and update immunization records

Learn more about vaccines for school

Do you know or suspect someone is experiencing homelessness?

Support is available including emergency shelters and support finding more permanent housing.

Learn more about services and support

Connect with our outreach team Learn more about our housing services

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Getting immunized is one of the best ways to protect your baby from RSV

Get more RSV information from Halton Region Public Health or talk to your healthcare provider to find the best protection for your baby.

Learn about RSV and options for your baby

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December 15, 2025

Notice of Study Completion: Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study - Norval West Bypass Transportation Corridor Improvements

Halton Region has undertaken a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) Study for the Norval West Bypass from Highway 7 to 10 Side Road (Regional Road 10), including 10 Side Road from Tenth Line to Adamson Street/Winston Churchill Boulevard (Regional Road 19), in the Town of Halton Hills.