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The IFP - Halton Hills | Thursday, January 6, 2022 | 20 theifp.ca ai Halto =" Halton Highlights 2623 Get active and build new healthy habits Many aspects of our daily routines have changed during the COVID-19 pandemic—whether : it’s staying closer to home or spending more time online for school, work and play. As many : of us set New Year's resolutions to prioritize our health, it's important to stay flexible and find creative ways to stay active and eat well. We all have a role in stopping the spread of COVID-19. Gary Carr, Regional Chair Here are a few simple things you can choose to do every day: i Keeping taxes low and making Schedule time for physical critical investments in 2022 activity, such as online or physically distanced fitness : classes or skating at an outdoor rink. Take short active breaks throughout the day. If you work at a desk, get up and stretch on a regular basis. On December 15, 2021, Halton Regional Council approved the 2022 Budget and Business Plan. The 2022 Budget is an important roadmap for the year Eat vegetables, fruit and : ahead—it outlines our upcoming investments in whole grains daily and limit critical programs and services that our community highly processed foods. : relies on. Make water your drink of choice. The 2022 Budget also keeps the property tax increase for Regional services at or below the rate of inflation while preserving our top credit rating We have a variety of resources and tips to help you stay active and healthy. For the latest : information, please visit our Nutrition and Physical Activity page on halton.ca. : seeeeeeenneeeeesoannneenestnnsseeresuananeeessianneeeesianaceressinnseeesssianseeeeszienee £ and the high quality of life in Halton. its combined Helping job seekers find meaningful work in Halton —_ ProPerty tax increase for Regional and Police 2 services is 2.2 per cent, and its rate increase for Our Employment Halton team has always been there to help job : water and wastewater services is 2.8 per cent. Some 1 seekers and employers navigate the job market—its challenges and : key areas of investment include ongoing COVID-19 many opportunities. If you have new employment goals in 2022, now : response, public health and long-term care, Halton’s is a great time to connect with our team for support! digital strategy, housing services, and the state-of- To make the job search and recruitment process as easy as possible, : good-repair for Regional infrastructure. many of our resources are available online along with one-on-one consultations via Zoom, phone and email. Our services include: job search and placement support; interview and resumé preparation; career advice and guidance for youth and self-employment; and: training and development opportunities. : The 2022 Budget will support our work to keep Halton a great place to live, work, raise a family and retire. To learn more, please visit the Budget and Business Plan page on halton.ca. Employers can also reach out to our team to get advice, strategies : and tools to help connect with qualified candidates, prepare for : Meetings at Halton Region recruitment and achieve hiring goals. We also offer free job postings : Regional Council meetings are taking place through and job placement programs to help employers attract and retain the : web conferencing until further notice. Videos will be best employees for their workforce. : posted to halton.ca. To connect with our team or learn more, please visit our Employment : Visit halton.ca for the full schedule. Halton page on halton.ca. Di A , igenteacn 01062022