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Vol. 9 - Issue 16
January 22, 2026
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Upcoming Council Meetings | |
January 26, 2026
February 17, 2026
March 9, 2026
| | Town Council Meeting on January 26 | | |
The Town will hold a Council meeting on January 26, 2026, at 3 p.m. via Zoom. Town Council meetings are being conducted using a hybrid model where members of Council can participate in person at Town Hall or electronically via Zoom.
At this time, members of the public are encouraged to view the meeting by watching the live stream through the Town’s Municipal Calendar web page.
Should you wish to delegate to a Council meeting, please complete the online delegation form no later than one business day before the meeting is to be held.
If you would like to submit feedback, please email your comments to clerks@haltonhills.ca Comments submitted will be circulated to Council Members in advance of the meeting and will be part of the public record.
| | | | Mayor Ann Lawlor addressed a full house at Glencairn golf club on December 18, sharing key updates on her vision for the future of Halton Hills. | | |
Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act – 8519 Ninth Line (Esquesing)
The subject property is located on the northeast side of Ninth Line (Esquesing) within the Town of Halton Hills. The property is a rectangular-shaped lot and features a twoand-a-half-storey red-brick building. The property was listed on the Town’s Heritage Register during Phase 1 of the Town’s Heritage Register process (2010) and was identified as an outstanding example of a late nineteenth-century farmhouse.
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Notice of Public Meeting for a Development Proposal at 9094 Regional Road 25 (Esquesing) - Rice Group
Join Town Council in the Council Chambers or via Zoom for a Public Meeting on February 17, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. on the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 9094 Regional Road 25 (Esquesing). The applications seek to expand the Town’s urban boundary and permit mixed commercial retail and industrial warehouse development on the site.
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Register Soon for Summer Camps!
Make the Town of Halton Hills part of your summer plans! Registration opens for summer camps on Tuesday, February 17 at 7 a.m. for Halton Hills Taxpayers. Our trained staff will lead kids ages 4-11 through engaging themed programs where kids will learn, grow and have FUN!
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Burn Permit Applications Now Available on Community Connect
Apply for burn permits easily through Community Connect—Halton Hills Fire Department's new secure online portal. It’s free, simple to use, and helps improve emergency response. Register today to apply for and track your open-air burning approvals—all within the same account you use to manage your property and occupants.
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Exhibition Talk: Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour
Join us in the Helson Gallery on January 24 for a presentation on the history of the Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour (CSPWC). Past-president and elected member, Marlene Madole will give an informative talk about the CSPWC since its inception in 1925 by 12 prominent Canadian Artists.
The Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour 100th Anniversary Members Exhibition is currently on view in the Helson Gallery until February 1, 2026.
Photo: CSPWC Diploma Collection Painting by E. Conyers Barker, Flooded Fields, Holland Marsh
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Notice of Public Meeting for the Development of One Semi-detached building (two units) at 0 Elizabeth Drive (Acton)
Join Town Council in the Council Chambers or via Zoom for a Public Meeting on February 17, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. to examine and discuss Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications seeking to allow for the development of one semi-detached building (two units) at 0 Elizabeth Drive (Acton).
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Tips for Pruning Trees in the Winter
Pruning trees in the winter is an ideal time of the year because you can see the broken and diseased branches better without the leaves present, trees are in a dormant state so they are not growing, and trees can recover before the weather warms up. Watch this short informational video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQhmIK-0HOc) about pruning trees in the winter.
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Resident Sentiment Survey — Have Your Say
Tourism impacts our community in many ways, and resident perspectives are essential to shaping how tourism evolves locally. Residents of Halton Hills are invited to participate in a short (5–8 minute) survey sharing their views on tourism’s impacts, benefits, and challenges. All responses are confidential, and one $100 gift card will be awarded in each municipality.
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Town Reorganization Establishes new Corporate & Emergency Services Department
Achieving efficiencies and utilizing talent was the impetus behind the corporate restructuring brought forward by the Town’s Chief Administrative Officer Chris Mills. The reorganization amalgamates the Corporate Services Department and the Fire Department into a new Corporate and Emergency Services Department under the leadership of Jon Rehill, former Fire Chief and Commissioner.
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Apply Now to the NEW Community Grant Program
The Town of Halton Hills has a new Community Grant Program (CGP) that is NOW accepting funding requests for eligible community events, projects, and initiatives until 4 p.m., Feb. 27, 2026. Visit the new webpage on the programs four funding streams - Community Investment, Environmental Stewardship, Neighbourhood Projects, and Special Events.
To learn more about this funding program, drop by the CGP OPEN HOUSE between 6 and 8 p.m., Jan. 29, 2026, in the Alcott Room (2nd floor) at Mold-Masters SportsPlex (221 Guelph St., Georgetown).
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Volunteer & Career Fair
Looking for your next opportunity? Drop in on February 6 or 7 between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to connect one-on-one with employment experts for personalized job advice and discover how volunteering can open doors and help you get involved with local community organizations. Stop by and get inspired!
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Family Day!
Celebrate Family Day at the library with an afternoon of fun for all ages! Drop in at either branch from 1:00 –4:30 p.m. to enjoy storytimes, games, movies, scavenger hunts, science fun, and hands-on activities - come anytime and stay as long as you like. Make the library part of your Family Day tradition!
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Participate in Black History Month Activities in Halton Hills
Participate in Black History Month Activities in Halton Hills, with a variety of free and ticketed programs and events. Check out artwork on display at the Cultural Centre, watch a film in the John Elliott Theatre, or attend a talk with the library. Discover activities and events, including:
Artist Talk with Komi Olaf, Afrofuturism – Embers of Solitude, Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures with Novelist Vanessa Riley, Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 years of Black Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart. TIFF ONScreen at the JET presents: Samia.
Photo: Komi Olaf, Across the Border
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Downtown Georgetown Traffic Calming
The Town of Halton Hills is proposing traffic calming measures for Downtown Georgetown. An operational safety review was initiated in response to numerous residential concerns regarding excessive speeding, road safety, and aggressive driving. As a result, a proposed traffic calming plan has been developed to enhance safety for all road users.
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Exhibition Talk: Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour
Join us in the Helson Gallery on January 24 for a presentation on the history of the Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour (CSPWC)
Learn more
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Summer Camp Registration
Save the date! Registration opens for summer camps on Tuesday, February 17 at 7 a.m. for Halton Hills Taxpayers.
Learn more
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