Residents enjoying Town parks can now make use of an increased number of recycling bins thanks to a partnership with local business operator Wastewise Halton Hills. Eighty seven new blue wire mesh units were added to twelve major parks and sportsfields across Town to help divert the amount of recyclable material that ends up in landfill sites.
Wastewise has pledged twenty thousand dollars for two years to help pay for the new recycling bins as their part of the agreement with the Town. The Town has looked after the fabrication and placement of the blue wire mesh bins and the collection from the units. Collected materials will be sorted by the Region of Halton as part of the existing recycling program
“I’m pleased to see the level of interest for recycling in Town parks” said Mayor Rick Bonnette “and it is a real benefit to have a local partner like Wastewise to make it happen. Recycling is an important part of our Green Plan and Community Sustainability Strategy and a simple way to make a real difference.”
Wastewise has been supporting reuse, recycling and environmentally friendly disposal of electronic waste for over twenty years. Monies earned from sales of used items are given back to the community by supporting sustainability programs like these recycling bins. Look for the Wastewise logo on the side of each park recycling bin, along with a quick code link to the Wastewise website. Residents can find out more information about the local not for profit company by visiting www.wastewise.ca
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For further information contact:
Warren Harris
Manager of Parks and Open Space
Recreation & Parks
Tel: 905-873-2601 ext. 2274
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Halton Hills Physician Program Helps Attract New Family Physician
Mayor Bonnette is pleased to announce that Dr. Lindsay Downey has established a new family practice in Halton Hills. Dr. Downey will be obtaining financial support through the Physician Recruitment Program which was initiated in 2009 to recruit family doctors to the community.
The program provides a $5,000.00 grant and a $10,000.00 interest free loan repayable over five years, the funds can be used for the purchase of equipment or to set up an office. The doctor agrees to maintain an active family practice for a minimum of five years.
“Halton Hills is a great place to live and work and having local medical care is very important to maintain our high quality of life” said Mayor Bonnette. “The Town continues to invest wisely to attract new doctors and with our recent financial support of the Georgetown Hospital we know that our residents will continue to receive quality healthcare” continued the Mayor.
Dr. Downey graduated from the medical school at the University of Western Ontario and completed her residency at McMaster University. Dr. Downey has joined the Halton Hills Family Health Team located at 199 Princess Anne Drive in Georgetown and is accepting new patients. In addition Dr. Downey has privileges at Georgetown Hospital and will be practicing obstetrics at William Osler Hospital in Brampton.
Dr. Downey stated “I am looking forward to establishing my medical career in Halton Hills and as a new resident to Georgetown look forward to providing health care for my patients for many years to come”.
The Town of Halton Hills works closely with the Region of Halton to attract and retain family physicians to the community. For more information about the Physician Recruitment Program please contact the Town at 905-873-2601 x2343.
For further information contact: Doug Penrice, Economic Development Officer
905-873-2601 2343 - Email: dougp@haltonhills.ca
The program provides a $5,000.00 grant and a $10,000.00 interest free loan repayable over five years, the funds can be used for the purchase of equipment or to set up an office. The doctor agrees to maintain an active family practice for a minimum of five years.
“Halton Hills is a great place to live and work and having local medical care is very important to maintain our high quality of life” said Mayor Bonnette. “The Town continues to invest wisely to attract new doctors and with our recent financial support of the Georgetown Hospital we know that our residents will continue to receive quality healthcare” continued the Mayor.
Dr. Downey graduated from the medical school at the University of Western Ontario and completed her residency at McMaster University. Dr. Downey has joined the Halton Hills Family Health Team located at 199 Princess Anne Drive in Georgetown and is accepting new patients. In addition Dr. Downey has privileges at Georgetown Hospital and will be practicing obstetrics at William Osler Hospital in Brampton.
Dr. Downey stated “I am looking forward to establishing my medical career in Halton Hills and as a new resident to Georgetown look forward to providing health care for my patients for many years to come”.
The Town of Halton Hills works closely with the Region of Halton to attract and retain family physicians to the community. For more information about the Physician Recruitment Program please contact the Town at 905-873-2601 x2343.
For further information contact: Doug Penrice, Economic Development Officer
905-873-2601 2343 - Email: dougp@haltonhills.ca
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Halton Hills 200,000 KM Community Cycling Challenge
The Town of Halton Hills announces the 200,000 Kilometre Community Cycling Challenge, a unique community program designed to promote a more physically active and engaged citizenry. The residents of Halton Hills are being challenged to ride their bikes more often and further than ever before to meet this significant goal.
We are looking to our residents, regardless of age, to ride their bicycles as much as possible during the 2013 cycling season and submit their achievements to a website designed especially for the Halton Hills Challenge, www.bikechallenge.ca.
“200,000 KM is a huge number and so we have arranged for some special community rewards when we reach the halfway point and again when we conquer the challenge.” Said Committee Chair, Councillor Jane Fogal. “At 100,000 KM Georgetown Canadian Tire has agreed to donate $20,000 to the Georgetown Hospital Foundation and at 200,000 KM The Peter Gilgan Foundation and Mattamy Homes will donate an additional $20,000 to the hospital”.
Every kilometer counts and every rider from infrequent to lycra-clad can contribute to the success of the whole community. Families are especially encouraged and the website allows for family registrations. This represents a tremendous opportunity for everyone to join in a community effort and share in our success while enjoying a healthy lifestyle. It is a win, win, win for everyone.
The Halton Hills Community Challenge is sponsored by the Bicycle Friendly Community Committee, a Town affiliate dedicated to improving cycling opportunities in Halton Hills. The main purpose of the 200,000 KM Challenge is to encourage all our residents to be more active. Linking it to the Hospital Capital Campaign will hopefully inspire more people to jump on board.
“We are committed to having an active healthy community and this is a tremendous way to encourage the physical activity we all need. I really hope people will do the riding and the logging so we can see the money flow to the hospital.” said Mayor Bonnette.
“This is a great idea and we are very honoured to be chosen as the benefiting charity for the Community Challenge” said K.C. Carruthers of the Georgetown Hospital Foundation.
The contributions of the Peter Gilgan Foundation and Mattamy Homes, Georgetown Canadian Tire and Epic Tour Halton are gratefully acknowledged.
The website is now open for business at www.bikechallenge.ca. It is a dynamic site where participants can instantly see how their contribution has helped and can keep track of their own achievements.
For more information please visit the Town’s website at http://haltonhills.ca/community/CycleChallenge.php
We are looking to our residents, regardless of age, to ride their bicycles as much as possible during the 2013 cycling season and submit their achievements to a website designed especially for the Halton Hills Challenge, www.bikechallenge.ca.
“200,000 KM is a huge number and so we have arranged for some special community rewards when we reach the halfway point and again when we conquer the challenge.” Said Committee Chair, Councillor Jane Fogal. “At 100,000 KM Georgetown Canadian Tire has agreed to donate $20,000 to the Georgetown Hospital Foundation and at 200,000 KM The Peter Gilgan Foundation and Mattamy Homes will donate an additional $20,000 to the hospital”.
Every kilometer counts and every rider from infrequent to lycra-clad can contribute to the success of the whole community. Families are especially encouraged and the website allows for family registrations. This represents a tremendous opportunity for everyone to join in a community effort and share in our success while enjoying a healthy lifestyle. It is a win, win, win for everyone.
The Halton Hills Community Challenge is sponsored by the Bicycle Friendly Community Committee, a Town affiliate dedicated to improving cycling opportunities in Halton Hills. The main purpose of the 200,000 KM Challenge is to encourage all our residents to be more active. Linking it to the Hospital Capital Campaign will hopefully inspire more people to jump on board.
“We are committed to having an active healthy community and this is a tremendous way to encourage the physical activity we all need. I really hope people will do the riding and the logging so we can see the money flow to the hospital.” said Mayor Bonnette.
“This is a great idea and we are very honoured to be chosen as the benefiting charity for the Community Challenge” said K.C. Carruthers of the Georgetown Hospital Foundation.
The contributions of the Peter Gilgan Foundation and Mattamy Homes, Georgetown Canadian Tire and Epic Tour Halton are gratefully acknowledged.
The website is now open for business at www.bikechallenge.ca. It is a dynamic site where participants can instantly see how their contribution has helped and can keep track of their own achievements.
For more information please visit the Town’s website at http://haltonhills.ca/community/CycleChallenge.php
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Halton Hills Successfully Celebrates Earth HourTM
For the sixth year in a row, the Town, our residents, businesses, schools and other organizations collaborated to celebrate the global Earth Hour event, focusing on energy conservation and fighting climate change. Together, we have demonstrated our commitment to energy conservation and to promoting awareness about climate change. Every year, Earth Hour is a practical action that all of us can take in support of a more sustainable future and higher quality of life. Once again, I am proud of our community’s achievements and our 5.23% energy reduction.
The objective of Earth Hour is to bring awareness to climate change and the need to protect the environment. Earth Hour is no longer just about turning the lights off for an hour. Instead, it is an opportunity to promote year-round conservation, and the importance of taking long-lasting steps that benefit the health of our planet.
In 2013, with the growing support of numerous local businesses, schools, residents, organizations, and Town and Halton Hills Hydro staff, during Earth Hour, energy consumption decreased by 5.23% or 3,157 kWh. This is enough electricity to power approximately 2,840 homes for an hour! Since first participating in Earth Hour in 2008, the community has saved enough electricity to power about 20,040 average homes for one hour! The 5.23% reduction for Earth Hour 2013 is an important increase over the 3.9% reduction achieved in 2012.
Throughout Halton Hills, Earth Hour participants included students from local schools (e.g. St. Joseph School, Robert Little School and Gardiner Public School), residents, businesses and organizations. Many of these shared how they will celebrate Earth Hour by writing down their suggestions on posters of stars. For a limited time, these posters will be on display at Town Hall. Many businesses throughout Town supported Earth Hour and displayed Earth Hour posters.
In addition, about 200 residents enjoyed a very successful family star gazing presentation on March 23, 2013, and explored the night sky through high powered telescopes. Special thanks to everyone involved in the success of this event, including Halton Hills Hydro, Saputo and Gardiner Public School.
According to the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), across Ontario, Earth Hour translated into a 2.7% or 448 megawatts electricity reduction, more than the average peak energy needs of a city the size of Burlington.
According to an Earth Hour media release, Earth Hour 2013 was celebrated in over 7,000 cities, towns and municipalities around the world. Over 150 countries and territories participated.
Earth Hour is a worldwide event, but it alone will not reverse climate change. Therefore, this year, take steps to go beyond the hour, by embracing a green lifestyle throughout the year. For useful conservation tips, visit: www.haltonhills.ca/sustainability and www.haltonhillshydro.com
Additional information on the Town’s sustainability initiatives is available via:
• Website: www.haltonhills.ca/sustainability
• Twitter: www.twitter.com/ImagineHH or @ImagineHH
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/ImagineHaltonHills
Friday, March 8, 2013
Ideas for Celebrating Earth HourTM
HALTON HILLS – Earth HourTM is fast approaching. On Saturday, March 23rd, 2013 between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Earth Hour will be celebrated around the world.
The objective of Earth Hour is to increase public awareness of the need to decrease energy use and to take action against climate change. Earth Hour is no longer just about turning the lights off for an hour. Instead, it is an opportunity to promote year-round conservation and long-lasting actions that benefit the health of our planet. Earth Hour participation is voluntary, fun and informative.
Reflecting on the importance of Earth Hour, Mayor Bonnette said:
“Everyone, including our residents, schools and businesses, can take simple steps to reduce their energy use and help address climate change. I encourage everyone to celebrate Earth Hour on March 23rd and throughout the year. Everyone’s participation is important to once again making Earth Hour a success.
Last year, more than 7,000 municipalities in 152 countries and territories worldwide switched off their lights to participate in the largest climate campaign ever! Halton Hills was one of these communities.
I am very proud of the fact that, since first participating in Earth Hour, together, our community has saved enough electricity to power a about 17,200 homes for one hour!”
Below are some simple suggestions for how residents, schools and businesses can participate:
For Residents:
• Visit the Halton Hills Library in Georgetown or Acton and share how you will celebrate Earth Hour. Write your ideas down on a star and glue it onto the large poster.
• Bring the family to an exciting, fun and free star gazing event hosted by the Town of Halton Hills and Gardiner Public School. The event is sponsored by Halton Hills Hydro. Light refreshments will be provided courtesy of Saputo. The event is open to the public. Due to limited space pre-registration is required. Please contact 905.873.2601 ext. 2290 or jennifers@haltonhills.ca
• Turn off any unnecessary lights and electronics without compromising safety.
• Change your traditional light bulbs to much more efficient compact fluorescent lights or LED bulbs.
• Turn down the thermostat.
• Avoid operating major appliances during Earth Hour.
• Enjoy a candlelit dinner with family and friends.
• Read bedtime stories by flashlight.
• Organize community discussions on environmental issues.
• Commit to energy conservation throughout the year.
For Schools:
• Organize symbolic Earth Hour events on Friday March 22nd since schools are closed on Saturday, March 23rd.
• Turn off or dim any unnecessary lights, without compromising safety and security.
• Organize environmentally-themed contests and activities for students and teachers.
For Businesses:
• Browse the Earth Hour website for ideas as to how your business can participate: www.EarthHourCanada.org
• Post information on Earth Hour on your website. Electronic banners can be downloaded from www.EarthHourCanada.org
• Turn off or dim any unnecessary lights (including outdoor signs) and major appliances, without compromising safety and security.
• Promote Earth Hour to your employees and customers by displaying Earth Hour posters in store windows and on restaurant tables (e.g. menu inserts, table cards). Contact the Office of Sustainability at 905-873-2601 ext. 2290 for a copy of a free poster(s).
• Inform your staff and customers about Earth Hour. Encourage them to participate.
• Reduce energy use. Turn down your thermostat.
• Replace inefficient light bulbs with much more efficient compact fluorescent (CFL) lights or LED bulbs.
• Ahead of Earth Hour, advertise special pricing on energy conservation items such as compact fluorescent light bulbs, clotheslines, LED lights, energy meters and programmable thermostats.
• Unplug electrical equipment (e.g. computers) before leaving for the day on Saturday March 23rd and everyday thereafter.
• Consider purchasing green electricity to power your business.
• If you operate a restaurant:
* Offer a special meal or a day’s special to recognize Earth Hour which begins at 8:30 p.m.
* Offer a special meal composed of more locally grown ingredients or a meal that does not require a lot of energy to prepare.
o Offer candlelit dinner service.
• If your business cannot participate on Saturday March 23rd, consider taking action on Friday March 22nd.
So, don't be afraid of the dark! Remember to turn off your lights and reduce energy use during Earth Hour on Saturday March 23rd between
8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Be creative, have fun and stay safe!
Additional information on the Town’s sustainability initiatives is available via:
• Twitter: www.twitter.com/ImagineHH or @ImagineHH
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/ImagineHaltonHills
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Play for the Day Program
Don’t get caught without a plan!
Sign up children aged 4 -13 for Play for the Day Program on
Friday, January 11, 2013.
Location: Gellert Community Centre, Georgetown
Fee: $36.00
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm (course code: 82502)
Extended supervision is available from 8:00-9:00am and
4:00-5:30pm for an additional $10.00 (course code 82503)
Activities will be led by trained Town Program Leaders, and will include games, crafts, play, and outdoor activities. Children are required to dress in comfortable play clothes and bring clean indoor running shoes, lunch/snacks, and outdoor clothing including mittens, hats, and boots.
Advance registration is REQUIRED. Please register in person at the Civic Centre or the Gellert Community Centre, or using Tele-Reg or Reg-e at www.haltonhills.ca
Due to the short lead time for this program registration will NOT be accepted via Town drop boxes. More information is available by calling Recreation & Parks Registration Hotline at 905.873.2601 ext. 2275 or Gellert Community Centre at 905.877.4244 ext. 2700.
Also available on Fri. Jan. 11/13: Public skating at the Acton Arena from 1:30-2:50 pm and at the Mold-Masters SportsPlex from 2:00-3:30 pm at a cost of $2.00/youth and $3.00/adult.
Sign up children aged 4 -13 for Play for the Day Program on
Friday, January 11, 2013.
Location: Gellert Community Centre, Georgetown
Fee: $36.00
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm (course code: 82502)
Extended supervision is available from 8:00-9:00am and
4:00-5:30pm for an additional $10.00 (course code 82503)
Activities will be led by trained Town Program Leaders, and will include games, crafts, play, and outdoor activities. Children are required to dress in comfortable play clothes and bring clean indoor running shoes, lunch/snacks, and outdoor clothing including mittens, hats, and boots.
Advance registration is REQUIRED. Please register in person at the Civic Centre or the Gellert Community Centre, or using Tele-Reg or Reg-e at www.haltonhills.ca
Due to the short lead time for this program registration will NOT be accepted via Town drop boxes. More information is available by calling Recreation & Parks Registration Hotline at 905.873.2601 ext. 2275 or Gellert Community Centre at 905.877.4244 ext. 2700.
Also available on Fri. Jan. 11/13: Public skating at the Acton Arena from 1:30-2:50 pm and at the Mold-Masters SportsPlex from 2:00-3:30 pm at a cost of $2.00/youth and $3.00/adult.
Town “Play for the Day” Program Offered Friday, January 11, 2013
TOWN OF HALTON HILLS – In response to the elementary school closure, the Town of Halton Hills is offering a PLAY FOR THE DAY program on Friday, January 11, 2013 from 9:00am-4:00pm for children ages 4-13. The program will operate at the Gellert Community Centre in Georgetown for $36.00 (course code 82502). Extended supervision is available from 8:00-9:00am and 4:00-5:30pm at an additional cost of $10.00 (course code 82503).
“This is a stressful situation for many people”, says Mayor Bonnette. “We are attempting to relieve some of the pressure parents and guardians may feel by providing a safe place for their children to spend the day”.
Activities will be led by trained Town Program Leaders, and will include games, crafts, play, and outdoor activities. Children are required to dress in comfortable play clothes, to bring clean indoor running shoes, lunch/snacks, and outdoor clothing including mittens, hats, and boots.
Advance registration is REQUIRED and available in person at the Civic Centre and the Gellert Community Centre, and through both Reg-e and Tele-Reg at www.haltonhills.ca. Due to the short lead time for this program please DO NOT drop off registrations in Town drop boxes. More information is available by calling Recreation & Parks Registration Hotline at 905.873.2601 ext. 2275 or Gellert Community Centre at 905.877.4244 ext. 2700.
Additionally, public skating is scheduled at the Acton Arena and Community Centre from 1:30-2:50pm and at the Mold-Masters SportsPlex from 2:00-3:30pm at a cost of $2.00/youth and $3.00/adult.
For further information contact:
Margaret Taylor
Recreation Supervisor – Community Programs
Recreation & Parks
905.873.2601 ext 2276
Email: MargaretT@haltonhills.ca
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