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th ei fp .c a Th e IF P -H al to n H ill s | T hu rs da y, A pr il 5, 20 18 | 2 HaltonHighlights April2018 Halton helps residents protect homes and the community from flooding Keeping you informed by highlighting what makes Halton a great place to live. Gary Carr, Regional Chair New and easier ways tomanage your curbside recycling Reducing community waste and keeping our neighbourhoods clean is a priority for Halton Region and top of mind for most residents as you manage your weekly household waste. Starting this week, all residents, businesses and facilities are able to recycle plastic bags and plastic overwrap. This means everything from plastic shopping bags to packaging around bathroom tissue and newspaper bags can be placed in the recycling. In addition, residents in single family households now have more options to suit your household's needs and prevent wind-blown litter. Recyclables for curbside collection can either be placed in a clear plastic bag, in the Blue Box only, or a combination of both! For more information on acceptable items and curbside recycling information, please visit halton.ca/bluebox or use the Put Waste in its Place online sorting tool. Meetings at Halton Region 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville, L6M 3L1 Visit halton.ca/meetings for full schedule. Apr. 18 9:30 a.m. Regional Council Please contact us as soon as possible if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. Building Improvements at Halton Regional Centre Halton Region is improving the Halton Regional Centre (HRC) to better serve you. Due to renovation work, Regional Council meetings will be relocated to the Auditorium from April to November 2018, and Standing Committee discussions will take place at Council meetings during this time. To learn more, visit halton.ca or call 311. This page has been donated by this newspaper to communicate important information to Halton residents at no cost to taxpayers. Employment Halton's job fair supports our growing economy The next Employment Halton job fair is on April 17 Employment Halton is hosting a free job fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17 at the Oakville Conference & Banquet Centre (2515 Wyecroft Rd., Oakville). This is a great opportunity for job seekers to network with local employers from a wide range of industries including government, manufacturing, technology, healthcare, financial services, media and retail. Job seekers of all experience levels are invited to attend. Each year, Employment Halton supports nearly 12,500 job seekers and over 250 employers through skills training, resume assistance, interview preparation and programs such as the Second Career and Youth Job Connection. It also assists local employers by providing them with over 400 high-quality job placements each year through free online job boards. The job fair is one of many resources that Employment Halton has to offer. To learn more about our employment supports, visit halton.ca/employmenthalton or haltonjobs.ca, or call 311. With spring rains on the way, it's a good time to think about ensuring your home is prepared and protected from potential flooding. There are many things you can do to protect your home from flooding, but as with any home improvement project, it can be hard to know where to start. Halton's Basement Flooding Mitigation Subsidy Program provides financial support for four homemodifications: Halton is also investing $2.1 billion in our community's water and wastewater systems over the next 10 years to support growth, ensure a state of good repair and help keep Halton a great place to live. To learn more about the Basement Flooding Subsidy Mitigation Program or find more prevention tips, visit halton.ca/basementflooding or call 311. 11 Use a clear plastic bag 22 Use a Blue Box 33 Use a plastic bag and a Blue Box 1 2 3 4Downspoutdisconnection 100 per cent subsidy, up to a maximum of $500 Weeping tile disconnection 100 per cent subsidy, up to a maximum of $5,000 Backwater valve installation 50 per cent subsidy, up to a maximum of $675 Sewer lateral (pipe) lining and repair 50 per cent subsidy, up to a maximum of $2,000 There is no limit to the number of plastic bags or Blue Boxes collected each week.