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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 ug us t 2, 20 18 | 2 HaltonHighlights August2018 Services tomeet your business needs Help keep Halton's roads safe As you head out to enjoy summer activities in Halton, please remember to drive safely. There are several steps you can take to protect yourself and others on the road: Meetings at Halton Region 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville, L6M 3L1 Visit halton.ca for full schedule. 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. Give your child the best possible start with EarlyON Halton Region offers a wide range of programs and services that support early childhood development and positive parenting. Halton's EarlyON Child and Family Centres are places where families and children up to six years of age can learn, play and make friends in a fun and welcoming environment. These centres offer free, drop-in programs, including: • play and inquiry-based learning experiences designed for young children, including painting, reading, singing, storytelling and more; • guidance from qualified professionals trained in early childhood development; • information or referrals to specialized programs and services within the community; and • opportunities to meet and network with other parents and caregivers. Halton supports local businesses at every stage, from start-ups to small businesses or firms looking to go global. Our Small Business Centre offers a variety of services to business owners looking to start, manage or grow a business. You can access free one-on-one consultations, participate in mentorship and grant programs, or attend one of our workshops. Our consultants can help you explore new business ideas and meet your entrepreneurial needs. The Halton Global Business Centre can also connect companies looking to scale up and export with one of our business consultants to get advice on exporting in today's global marketplace. The centre's wide range of tools and connections will support you and your business in reaching newmarkets, expanding your customer base and diversifying your products and services. Our expert advice, business services and commitment to building a strong local economy all contribute to making Halton a great place to do business. Visit halton.ca or follow@haltonbusiness on Twitter to learn more, get in touch with a consultant or register for an upcoming seminar or workshop. This page has been donated by this newspaper to communicate important information to Halton residents at no cost to taxpayers. Road safety is everyone's responsibility. By practising safe behaviours on the road, we can help keep Halton safe all summer long. For more road safety tips and resources, visit halton.ca. Halton is home to four main EarlyON centres and over more than 20 satellite and outreach locations. Visit halton.ca to find a location near you. Always stop on red Share the road by allowing others to merge into traffic Move to the right for sirens and lights Watch for pedestrians and cyclists who may be on the road If you believe another driver may be impaired, call 911 to report it Finish your call or text before you start driving Turn your phone off or switch to silent so you cannot recieve alerts 911