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31 Halton REGION halton.ca ( 311 in YoufilflB |Thursday, December 1, 2 016 | O A K V IL L E Halton Highlights December 2016 OneHalton: Halton Region launches mobile app Halton Region has introduced a free mobile app designed to put the Region's highquality services in the palm of your hand. With OneHalton, our most popular online information and service requests are just one tap away--anytime, anywhere. OneHalton optimizes the user experience for Apple and Android devices, making it even easier to connect, request or engage with your Region. · Find Regional information, facilities or your Regional Councillor. · Submit service requests for waste and health programs. · Checkout our social media feeds, view job postings and contact us. Halton's high-quality services are easy to access through multiple channels, and this app demonstrates our commitment to service excellence. To learn more and download OneHalton, visit the Apple App Store, Google Play or h a lto n .c a /O n e H a lto n . Keeping you informed by highlighting what makes Halton a great place to live. Gary Carr, Regional Chair BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Building a better Halton Halton Region is committed to the health and safety of residents by investing in high-quality infrastructure. Over the next 10 years, we plan to spend more than $1.9 billion to upgrade our water and wastewater systems. Recently, we celebrated the Grand Opening of the Burlington Skyway Wastewater Treatment Plant. At a cost of almost $160 million, this expansion is the largest capital project undertaken to date by Halton Region. Funding for this project was provided by all three levels of government - the Government of Canada, the Province of Ontario and Halton Region. In addition to the Burlington Skyway Plant expansion, Halton Region is actively maintaining, upgrading and expanding our wastewater collection and treatment systems across the region. Through projects like Skyway, the Mid-Halton Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion and a number Regional water and wastewater treatment plant updates, we are planning for growth today and in the future. For more information on Building a Better Halton, visit h a lto n .c a /c o n s tru c tio n . 3 steps to staying safe and healthy this holiday season The holiday season is well underway and many people are travelling to friends and families and enjoying holiday parties and activities. No matter what you have planned, there are some simple tips you can follow to keep you and your family healthy this December. m Drive safely Drive appropriately for weather conditions and keep an emergency kit in your vehicle. If you are attending holiday parties, assign a designated driver or take a cab if you are drinking alcohol. If you suspect someone is impaired while driving, call 911. Prevent foodborne illness · Wash hands and surfaces often. · Keep meat separated from other foods during storage and preparation, and use separate cutting boards for raw meat and vegetables. · Cook to proper temperatures. · Refrigerate or freeze perishables, prepared food and leftovers within two hours. Prevent colds and flu · Get the flu vaccine to protect yourself and others. · Wash your hands regularly to prevent colds and other illnesses. · Cough or sneeze into your elbow rather than your hands. Meetings at Halton Region 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville, L6M 3L1 Visit halton.ca/meetings for full schedule. Dec. 1 9:30 a.m. Administration & Finance Committee Dec. 14 9:30a.m. Regional Council Dec. 26 - 30 Offices closed for the holidays Please contact us as soon as possible if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. This p a g e has been donated by this ne w spa pe rto com m unicate im portant inform ation to Halton residents at no cost to taxpayers. To learn more, visit halton.ca/beprepared and halton.ca/drivesafe. To learn more, visit halton.ca/foodsafety. To learn more, visit halton.ca/flu. On behalf of Halton Regional Council and staff, we wish you and your family a safe and healthy holiday season!