- Council Meeting on April 12
- Mayor’s Message
- Glen Williams Draft Secondary Plan Virtual Open Houses
- Climate Change Investment Fund
- Specialized Transit Plan PIC and Survey
- Pregnancy and Infant Loss Community Initiatives
- Secondary Plan Review for Southeast Georgetown is underway
- Stewarttown Secondary Plan Steering Committee
- National Volunteer Week April 18 - 24
- Earth Week 2021 Celebrations in Halton Hills
- What Does Affordable Housing Mean to Halton Hills
- Retrofit Halton Hills Pilot Program
- Virtual Open House on Preparing Cultural Grant Applications
- After Nature Banners Back by Popular Demand
- Arts & Culture Virtual Meetup on April 26
- Art & Culture Halton Hills on Facebook
- Honours from the Lifesaving Society
- Job Opportunities
- COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments
- Stay Current on Coronavirus
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Town Council Meeting on April 12 |
The Town will hold a Council meeting on April 12, 2021 at 2:45 p.m. via Zoom. In our efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 and to protect all individuals, public attendance at Council meetings will not be permitted at this time.
Members of the public may request to delegate to this virtual meeting by completing the online delegation form by no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 9, 2021. Members of the public who would like to submit feedback, please email your comments to clerks@haltonhills.ca prior to the meeting.
Comments submitted will be circulated to Council Members in advance of the meeting and will be part of the public record.
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Mayor Bonnette’s April Message is now available along with a short video message to the residents of Halton Hills.
Subscribe to the Mayor’s Messages for monthly updates and messages right to your inbox.
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Glen Williams Draft Secondary Plan
Virtual Open Houses
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Phase 3 of the of the Town’s Scoped Glen Williams Secondary Plan Review project is underway, and the Town wants to hear from you.
Community members are invited to join one of the two Virtual Open Houses to learn more about the revised Glen Williams Draft Secondary Plan.
The first Open House will be held on Thursday, April 23 at 2 – 3 p.m. and the second Open House will be held on Monday, April 26 at 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Please register for one Open House only, the same information will be presented at both sessions.
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Climate Change Investment Fund |
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The Community Sustainability Investment Fund (CSIF) is transitioning into a Climate Change Investment Fund to align with Council’s current strategic priorities relating to climate change.
The fund will assist community groups and organizations in addressing climate change by taking adaptive and mitigative actions.
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Specialized Transit Plan PIC and Survey |
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The Town of Halton Hills is developing a Specialized Transit Plan to improve the ActiVan service within the Town and support the broader Halton Hills Transit Service Strategy.
Learn about the project by watching the virtual presentation. Take the survey to provide your input on proposed service improvement recommendations.
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Pregnancy and Infant Loss Community Initiatives |
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Town staff’s consultation with invested community members prompted recognition for the need to support local connections between families experiencing the loss of a pregnancy or the death of an infant. In addition, strategies are needed to reduce the stigma experienced by bereaved families, improve awareness, and establish an area for reflection and healing for individuals and families with lived experience of Pregnancy and Infant Loss (PAIL).
The intended outcome of work around PAIL is to gain a clear understanding of established supports, areas for opportunities and to assist community members in building community connections, creation of a memorial space, and organizing an annual event.
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Secondary Plan Review for
Southeast Georgetown is Underway
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Southeast Georgetown was identified for future development and brought into the Town’s Urban Area through the Regional Official Plan Amendment No. 38 and Halton Hills Official Plan Amendment (OPA) No. 10. As a result, The Town is currently undertaking a Secondary Plan review before any development can proceed.
Once completed, the Southeast Georgetown Secondary Plan will identify the most appropriate mix of land uses in the study area and incorporate best practices for community development while establishing clear and appropriate boundaries and targets for the new community and population, including housing units, affordable housing and employment targets.
Development of the secondary plan will be a community-integrated process, shaped by input from the public and key stakeholders.
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Stewarttown Secondary Plan Steering Committee |
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The Town is looking for four volunteers for the Stewarttown Secondary Plan Steering Committee.
The secondary plan process, conducted over 18 months, will establish a detailed development concept for infrastructure and land use in the area, including new communities or the redevelopment of the existing community, in Stewarttown. The review will be a community-integrated process, shaped by input from the public and stakeholders.
Steering Committee Duties
- Provide feedback on deliverables of the review throughout the study.
- Assist with identifying issues and proposing solutions.
- Liaise with key community stakeholders to ensure public awareness of the study.
- Meet as needed, to monitor the progress of the review.
Applications should be submitted to Renee Brown (Deputy Clerk- Administration and Special Projects) by email at reneeb@haltonhills.ca, or by mail at 1 Halton Hills Drive, Halton Hills ON L7G 5G2.
The deadline for applications is Monday April 19, 2021 at 4:30 p.m.
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National Volunteer Week April 18 - 24 |
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April 18 – 24 is National Volunteer Week, a time to celebrate the value and impacts volunteers have on our community and their acts of selflessness.
The theme is ‘The Value of One. The Power of Many’ and this past year, we have seen people supporting family, friends, neighbours, and strangers. Seeing these awe-inspiring acts of kindness is a true testament as to the meaning of working together.
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Earth Week 2021 Celebrations in Halton Hills |
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Thursday April 22, 2021 marks the 51st anniversary of Earth Day, the annual event celebrated around the world to demonstrate the importance of climate change and protecting our planet.
While we cannot gather due to COVID-19, there are lots of ways we can celebrate together while apart. Visit our Earth Week Celebrations webpage for a full list of earth-themed resources and activities.
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What Does Affordable Housing Mean to Halton Hills? |
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As part of its Affordable Housing Engagement Strategy, the Town hosted a Virtual Open House last month to engage the community on local housing issues and receive feedback on housing challenges, priorities, and potential solutions.
The input received from the nearly 70 attendees will be incorporated in future affordable housing projects and plans.
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Retrofit Halton Hills Pilot Program |
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The Town is seeking input from residents for the upcoming Retrofit Halton Hills Pilot Program. Homeowners in Halton Hills are invited to share what is important to them when it comes to home energy use. Following a review and analysis of the survey inputs, the Town will issue a call for 20 homeowners interested in implementing home energy retrofits and accessing government funding.
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Virtual Open House on Preparing
Cultural Grant Applications on April 29
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The Town is inviting all artists and cultural workers to attend a virtual session on Thursday, April 29 at 7 – 8 p.m. with Jude Daley, Curator of the Helson Gallery, to learn about the best practices for preparing grant applications, project proposals, exhibitions and more.
Topics will include preparing resume and artist's statement, writing a budget and project proposal, as well as presenting high quality examples of an artist work.
This session is especially recommended for those who plan to apply to The Artist Next Door, a funding program for community-engaged artwork in Halton Hills in 2021.
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After Nature Banners Back by Popular Demand |
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In response to requests from the community, the 2020 'After Nature' public art banners series will be re-installed this spring. Look for the banners in three locations: Downtown Acton, Downtown Georgetown, and Dominion Gardens Park.
In this outdoor exhibition, artist Ingrid Mayrhofer responds to themes of climate change and at-risk species and incorporates historical buildings of Halton Hills with images of flora and fauna native to Ontario.
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Art & Culture Virtual Meetup on April 26 |
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A virtual meetup will be held on Monday, April 26 at 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. to allow those interested in arts and culture around Halton Hills to connect.
The virtual networking session will feature playwright Rachel Moore, who will answer questions about creating digital programming and speak about her recent collaboration with Georgetown Little Theatre.
This FREE series will run the last Monday of every month; pre-registration is required.
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Art & Culture Halton Hills on Facebook |
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Like and follow this growing Facebook page to stay up to date with opportunities and events in the local arts and culture scene. Connect with others in the community and engage in discussions on this new page maintained by the Arts & Culture Working Group - volunteers dedicated to creating arts and cultural opportunities in Halton Hills. |
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Honours from the Lifesaving Society |
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The Town of Halton Hills has again received first place honours from the Lifesaving Society.
For the sixth time, the Town has been awarded with the ‘Burlington Cup’. The cup is awarded annually to the Ontario municipality with the largest lifesaving program in communities with a population between 50,000 and 100,000 and is based on the number of certifications issued by the municipality.
The Town of Halton Hills will be recognized for this achievement at the Lifesaving Society’s annual general meeting.
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Applications are being accepted for the following positions:
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COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments |
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Halton Region is now offering the COVID-19 vaccine for 60+ residents among other high-priority groups. Visit Halton Region's vaccination centre webpage or call 3-1-1 to learn if you are eligible, book your appointment and learn about vaccine safety.
Adults 55 years of age or older (born in or before 1966) can book an appointment through specific pharmacies.
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Stay Current on the Coronavirus |
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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, including vaccination information, visit Halton Region.
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