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Graham Paine/Metrolat The Halton Hills Public Library has added a collection of sensory items to assist those with sensory processing challenges. LOCAL LIBRARIES ADD SENSORY COLLECTION The Halton Hills Public Li- brary is offering a sensory collec- tion for use in the librai The collection contains an as- sortment of items to reduce stress and anxiety, stimulate learning and provide comfort during library visits. Tactile and sensory items like fidget cubes, fidget spinners, liquid motion timers, fabric squares, press and Flive) attHalton —<—__" NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE #2 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT STUDY Winston Churchill Boulevard Improvements from Highway 401 to Embleton Road/5 Side Road Regional Municipalities of Peel and Halton The Study The Regional Municipalities of Peel and Halton are conducting a Schedule’C’ Municipal Class sessment (Class EA) for i to Winston Churchill Boulevard from Highway 401 to Embleton Road / 5 Side Road (see map). Winston Churchill Boulevard is a north-south Regional arterial road and forms the boundary between the City of Brampton and the Town of Halton Hills. The purpose of the study is to examine the need and justification, as well widening), changes to road and intersection \etrics, and pavement Winston Churchill Boulevard to add. id long-term (0 planned future growth. The study will also review opportunities to better facilitate public transit and active transportation. as feasibility for The Study Process Includes: + Stakeholder consultation (e.g., Indigenous Communities, public, landowners. and review agencies) Iiicti . identification of a preferred desig pt + Two Public Information Centres (PICs) + Mitigation measures to reduce impacts on the surrounding environment Virtual Public Information Centre phones, latex stretch | wed bands edlap u to attend the second PIC that will be held to receive input from the public and interested stakeholders. The Pic material will be posted online at the link noted below. The material wil includ f PIC #1 and activities that . The PIC material will pads are available for use Items can be borrowed during your library visit and returned before you leave. The sensory collection helps those with sensory processing disorder, where the brain has dif- peuuy organizing and respond- formation received though the five senses. ire two types of sensory processing challenges: hypersen- sitivity, where individuals avoid sensory input because it's too overwhelming; and hyposensitiv- ity, where individuals look for more sensory stimulation. Many individuals experience a mix of the two. “We are happy to provide and support this new collection," said Beverley King, manager of com- unity engagement “Halton Hills Public Library is a welcom- ing and inclusive space that en- courages literacy and learning for all." b from May 19 to June 9, 2022. Comments regarding the ‘project will be received until June 19, 2022. A summary of questions and answers will be posted online following the PIC. C and Inf Please visit the Winston Churchill Boulevard Assessment jion.ca. If you would like to provid have q if you would like to be added to the Project Contact List, please contact one of the Project Managers listed below. Tareq Mahmood Project Manager, Infrastructure Programming & Studies Region of Peel Transportation Division, Public Works 10 Peel Centre Drive, Suite B 4th Floor Brampton, ON L6T 4B9 905-791-7800 ext. 7828 tareq.mahmood@peelregion.ca Patrick Monaghan, CET, PMP. Halton Region Representative Public Works Halton Region 905-825-6000, ext. 7213 | 1-866-442-5866 patrick.monaghan@halton.ca Ms. Melissa Alexander, MCIP, RPP Project Manager Hatch Ltd. 2800 Speakman Drive Mississauga, ON L5K 2R7 905-486-0744 melissa.alexander@hatch.com Por Beat working with you With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record of the study. The study is being conducted according to the requirements of the Municipal Class Environment Assessment, which is a planning process approved under Ontario's Environment Assessment Act. Meetings at Halton Region Regional Council meetings are taking place through web conferencing until further notice. Videos will be posted to halton.ca. needs at Halton Regi (& Please contact us, as soon as possible, if you have any accessi in events or meetings. 2202 ‘Zt AeW ‘Aepsunyy | SIH YONEH - dl UL | LZ,