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COUNCIL TOWN COUNCIL APPROVES HENS AS URBAN PETS REETI ROHILLA rrohilla@metroland.com n Hills residents now Line the option tokeep hens as pets. At its Sept. 6 meeting, town council approved a revision to the Responsible Pet Owner's By-law 1994-07 to allow for the keeping of hens per prescribed crite- oe While I know assing this bylaw feathers, I have to believe that residents who get chickens will be responsi- ble owners,” said Mayor Rick Bonnette. "This isnew territory for us so we will be watching the program closely to ensure that it doesn't go fowl." Sor regulations Metroland file photo Hens can now be kept as pets in urban Halton Hills. around keeping urban hens include a restriction toa maximum of four hens per lot — at least four months of age — kept ina at all times, with i exception from 9p.m. to a.m., when they shall be keptina locked hen coop. The town gathered com- munity input through sur- veys and open house, re- ceiving support from a ma- jority of the respondents. "We have introduced regulations that aim at pre- venting the spread of infec- tic juiring hen coops and hen runs in aclean and sanitary condi- tion and have them kept free of obnoxious odours or d_ vermin,” ment Services Susie Spry. "It is about keeping what is inside the and what } is outside of the coop 01 DOWNTOWN GEORGETOWN 83 Mill St | 905 873 1867 Day, Evening and Saturday Hours | Same day appointments for urgent eye care. Please phone. (eq Dr. Ben be Giddens We are open but due to the current virus situation we have to limit the number of people in our office. Please contact us and keep everyone safe! Dr. Andrea Kozma GIDDENS OPTOMETRY FAMILY EYE CARE SERVICES OPTOMETRY = = METRO PLAZA 371 Mountainview Rd S |905 873 1861 Dr. Brandon Pham Speedy Glass We handle all insurance work. 354 Guelph Street, Georgetown | 905-873-1655 NEWS BIVALENT COVID-19 BOOSTER NOW AVAILABLE ROLAND CILLIERS rcilliers@metroland.com A growing number of people can now get a new booster. The bivalent COVID-19 booster dose is now avail- able to those in a specific high-risk groups. The shot can now be booked at www.halton.ca for residents who are: +70 years of age and old- er + Health-care workers 18-years and older * Moderately to severely unocompromised in- dividuals aged 12 and over + Pregnant individuals First Nation, Inuit and Métis individuals and n-Indigenous howcehold members aged 18 and over + Residents of a long- term-care home, retire- ment home, or elder care lodge and older adults liv- ingin other congregate set- ‘The Only Family Owned & Operated Retirement Home In Halton Hills. tings that provide assisted living and health se! All residents 18 and ‘old er will be eligible for avd booster dose starting Se 26. The bivalent COVID-19 booster targets the original COVID-19 virus and the Omicron (BA.1) variant. This is the first vaccine to target a specific strain of the virus. Dr. Hamidah Meghani, Halton Region's medical of- ficer of health, said resi- dents a are encouraged to wear masks in indoor and crowded settings. “The Health Canada ap- proved Moderna bivalent COVID-19 booster dose is a great way to gain addition- al protection against the COVID-19 Omicron vari- ants, especially as we head into the colder months,” said Meghani. To receive the bivalent COVID-19 booster dose, e- ligible individuals must woVeH- dl UL | £ have completed their pri- usually two © g aie of COVID-19 vaccine, ¢ including monovalent = boosters, a having CO- VID-19 infection. 5 The Mraalebutity of the 8 bivalent COVID-19 booster ~ is initially limited and ap- pointments are based on provincial supply. All biva- lent COVID-19 booster dos- es all ion Col munity Clinics will be of- fered by appointment only (ro walk-ins) starting Sept. learn more about Halton Region's COVID- 19 vaccine program, includ- ing eligibility for ‘the: biva- lent booster dose and how to book an appointment, visit www.halton.ca/CO- ViDvaccines. TERRACE BY THE GLEN LEW RETIREMENT HOME 222 Mountainview Road North, Georgetown 905-877-1800 You've worked hard to enjoy retirement, now it’s our pleasure to make this the best time of your life in a family, friendly atmosphere. Our residents enjoy weekly keeping, social meals &activities to support their independent lifestyle. ORCA www. e.com eordyouy