Vol. 3 - Issue 19
August 7, 2020
  • Town Council Update
  • Economic Development and Tourism Strategy Survey
  • Have Your Say on Premier Gateway
  • Berton Boulevard Park Playground Replacement Plan
  • Artrepreneur Halton Hills: Business Training for Creatives! 
  • Culture Days: Register a Community Activity
  • The Artist Next Door program
  • The Collector’s Eye – Bruce Andrews Exhibit at the Helson Gallery this weekend
  • Job Opportunities
  • New Public Screening Protocol
  • COVID-19 Contact Information List
  • Stay Current on the Coronavirus
Town Council Update
Town Council, at its meeting on July 27th,voted to approve the following changes to the 2020 Council & Committee Calendar:

  • Continue the suspension of Standing Committee meetings and include one additional Council meeting each month (August, September, October and November)
  • Commence all Council meetings at 1:30 p.m. for the remainder of 2020 with public statutory meetings commencing at 6 p.m. on the day of the scheduled Council meeting

The next Town Council meeting will be on August 10 from 3 to 5 p.m. In our effort to contain the spread of COVID-19 and to protect all individuals, public attendance at Council meetings will not be permitted at this time. The public may submit questions and/or comments regarding agenda matters to clerks@haltonhills.ca prior to the meeting. Comments submitted may be considered as public information and entered into the public record.
Economic Development and Tourism Strategy Survey
The Town of Halton Hills is updating its Economic Development and Tourism Strategy to guide business development and investment attraction for the next five years. As part of the strategic planning process, the Town recently finalized the draft Economic Development and Tourism Strategy Background Discussion Report. The report documents the extensive consultation and analysis that was conducted as part of the planning process, along with the development of proposed strategic priorities. Town staff has developed a survey on Let's Talk Halton Hills to solicit feedback from stakeholders and the general public on the strategic priorities. The survey will close on Monday, August 10.
Have Your Say on Premier Gateway
Members of the public and the development community are invited to visit the Premier Gateway site on Let’s Talk Halton Hills to watch an informational video before completing a survey and providing comments. Questions are welcome, too. The survey will remain open until the fall 2020 to allow all input received to be included in the final staff report for consideration at Town Council.
Berton Boulevard Park Playground Replacement Plan
The Town of Halton Hills is replacing the playground equipment at Berton Boulevard Park this fall. The public is invited to provide input on the features that will be included as part of the replacement playground equipment. Please review the playground equipment concept design on Let’s Talk Halton Hills and provide your feedback. Construction is scheduled for fall 2020.
Artrepreneur Halton Hills: Business Training for Creatives!
Attention all artists, cultural workers, and non-profit managers: Halton Hills is bringing the York Region Arts Council’s tried and tested ‘Artrepreneur’ program to your home with nine weeks of interactive online instruction by top experts in the field. Topics include: business planning, marketing, market research and more. Weekly sessions will run from September 15 to November 10, 2020 on Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. Added bonus: the program is FREE and the $100 deposit will be returned to participants upon completion of the program.
Culture Days: Register a Community Activity
Become a Culture Days activity organizer by registering an interactive or behind-the-scenes activity for the community today. This year's celebration of arts and culture runs for a whole month (September 25 to October 25) in Halton Hills and across Canada. Connect with new customers & audiences by creating self-guided or digital programming that can be enjoyed from home or at a safe social distance.
The Artist Next Door Program
There are only a few days left before August 10th to apply for The Artist Next Door program! Receive funding of up to $1000 to take your next artistic project from concept to reality. The Artist Next Door program supports the creation of artwork in any artistic discipline by individual artists, artist teams and cultural groups and organizations. As part of the ongoing response to the effects of COVID-19 on the arts and culture sector, this funding opportunity encourages local artists to include public engagement, community building, collaboration, or digital access in their practice.
The Collector’s Eye – Bruce Andrews Exhibit at the Helson Gallery this weekend
The exhibition features a selection of Canadian artwork collected by local resident Bruce Andrews and brings together a small portion of some 1,100 works collected over the past 20 years. This broad collection has been acquired through auctions, purchases from the artists and even thrift store finds and can be viewed until Tuesday, August 11 at the Helson Gallery. Photo from the Bruce Andrews Exhibit - Laurie McGaw: Portrait of Anne Andrews.
Job Opportunities
Applications are being accepted for the following vacancies:
New Public Screening Protocol
The Town has been taking a careful and phased approach to reopening facilities and services under Stage 3. While we establish a new normal, an added layer of health and safety measures is required to ensure the safety of our residents and employees. In an effort to provide ongoing protection, a new COVID-19 screening protocol will be in effect and mandatory for the public and staff when Town facilities reopen.
COVID-19 Contact Information List
Town staff has compiled a list of COVID-19-related contact information with useful phone numbers and links for residents, businesses, employees, donors and volunteers.
Stay Current on the Coronavirus
Information on Town operations, facility closures, mandatory masks and more can be found on the Town's COVID-19 web page. For health-related information, visit Halton Region.
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