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2012 Halton Seniors' Directory is here
Halton Region’s Elder Services Advisory Committee (ESAC) has updated the Halton Seniors’ Directory and it is now available in the community. The Directory provides listings and contact information for a range of programs and services that are available to seniors in Halton.
Senior volunteer nominees wanted
Know a senior volunteer who deserves recognition? If so, now’s your chance to honour them— via the newly launched Salute to Senior Service awards program.
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Was Halton Regional Council right in voting to maintain fluoridation of the Region's water system?

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Recent Comments
Thursday, February, 02, 2012 - 10:10:25 PM
Fluoride to remain in Halton's water "thanks for spending our tax dollars on poison in our water"
Comment by citizenblaine
Tuesday, January, 31, 2012 - 6:06:12 PM
New bylaws not needed "I'm glad I don't clear my snow because now I see where irresponsible dog owners let their dogs roam. There are foot prints all over my driveway and near my front door! Is that you?"
Comment by rossingnol
Tuesday, January, 31, 2012 - 6:06:51 PM
Monday, Monday "You're right! I'm going to read up on council decisions at the library this coming Monday...I mean Tuesday."
Comment by rossingnol
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Pair charged with damaging field
Two Georgetown males have been charged in connection with the joyriding incident on the sports fields at Gellert Centre in December that caused about $10,000 damage.
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Town marks Lorne Scots milestone
The Town of Halton Hills marked the 145th anniversary of the Lorne Scots-Peel Dufferin Halton Regiment with a plaque and street renaming ceremony late last year.
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Car pooling promoted
Halton residents are encouraged to get into the fast lane next week with regard to help the environment.
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Rally held in support of teacher
When the Halton District School Board apparently would not grant an audience to a group of students from Georgetown District High School, the group took it upon themselves to be heard anyway.
BioDiversity day planned for GDHS
Georgetown District High School will be alive with students, teachers, experts and animal ambassadors for BioDiversity Matters 3(BDM3) Wednesday, Feb. 8.
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Willie sees early spring
With the first two winter prognosticators tied this morning (Feb. 2), the majority decision came down to Ontario’s own Wiarton Willie.
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Waste Management Guide/Calendar delivered
The 2012 Waste Management Guide and Collection Calendar, which has everything you need to know about waste collection in Halton Region, was delivered to homes in January. The Calendar is effective this week and includes a schedule for Blue Box, GreenCart, garbage, bulk and yard waste collection.
SAVIS extends services to male survivors of sexual abuse
The Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Service of Halton (SAVIS) has extended its services to male survivors of sexual abuse. Funding for this two-year pilot project is provided by the Ministry of the Attorney General and in partnership with Family Services of Peel, Central Region’s Support Services.
Outlets waging legal war
Not everyone is thrilled with the plan for an outlet mall at Trafalgar Road and Hwy. 401.
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Mall construction set for spring
Construction will begin this spring on a $170 million outlet shopping centre on the south-east corner of Steeles Ave. and Trafalgar Rd.
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Give the gift of literacy: volunteer tutors wanted
The Adult Learning Centre is recruiting for volunteer tutors for both daytime and evenings. The ALC is looking for adults who can assist another adult with reading, comprehension, writing, math or basic computer skills.
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Fluoride to remain in Halton's water
Marathon 10-hour meeting results in 11-9 vote to continue fluoridation
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Fire calls: January 23 – January 29
Halton Hills firefighters were called out to the Credit River Monday afternoon for a report of two children in the water, but it turned out it was a woman rescuing her dog- who was retrieved unharmed.
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Police make cocaine bust
Police say suspect had 14 grams of cocaine, and a gram each of crack cocaine and marijuana on him valued at $1,450 in total.
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Medal of Honour awarded
Longtime Holy Cross parishioner, Marie Simpson, was recently recognized by Bishop Douglas Crosby of the Hamilton Diocese with the Diocesan Medal of Honour for her years of volunteer service to the parish.
Police blotter: Driver charged
A Georgetown man is facing charges after being stopped in a RIDE spot check Friday about 11:30 p.m. on Mountainview Rd., north of Barber Dr.
 
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