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in si de ha lto n. co m O ak vi lle B ea ve r | T hu rs da y, F eb ru ar y 6, 20 20 | 16 HaltonHighlights February2020 This page has been donated by this newspaper to communicate important information to Halton residents at no cost to taxpayers. Keeping you informed by highlighting what makes Halton a great place to live. Gary Carr, Regional Chair Meetings at Halton Region 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville, L6M 3L1 Visit halton.ca for full schedule. February 12 9:30 a.m. Regional Council Please contact us as soon as possible if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. Kick-start your career with Halton's Internship program Kick-start your career with one of Canada's Best Employers for Recent Graduates and one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers! The Region will be accepting applications for our paid internship program starting the week of February 24, which allows recent graduates to work in meaningful roles that support residents and businesses in our community. Interns will contribute to strategic initiatives, meet their mentors and discover on-the-job training for a one-year term running from June 2020 until June 2021. The positions are open to those who have recently graduated with a post-secondary degree, post-graduate certificate or diploma. To apply for an internship, browse other career opportunities or learn more about working at Halton, visit halton.ca. We want to hear from you! Reducing community waste is one of the many ways that we can work together to protect the environment. Halton Region provides curbside collection services (including Blue Box and Green Cart) and drop-off programs at the Halton Waste Management Site (HWMS) that make it easy to reduce your household and community waste. Halton's 2020 Budget ensures value for taxpayers and increases Regional investment in priority areas outlined in the 2019-2022 Strategic Business Plan. It details how we are continuing our strong record of investing in essential Regional programs while preserving Halton's strong long-term financial position. The 2020 Budget includes a 1.7 per cent increase to support investments in Regional programs such as waste management, Paramedic Services, Services for Seniors, community health and social services, and transportation infrastructure. When combined with the Halton Regional Police Service 2.5 per cent tax increase, it results in a 2.0 per cent property tax increase. The 2020 Budget also includes a 3.3 per cent rate increase for water and wastewater services to support a state of good repair for infrastructure. By investing for today and tomorrow, we help preserve the high quality of life in Halton. To learn more, visit halton.ca. 02 06 20 Take our waste survey! We want to learn more about how you stay informed about our waste management programs and which ones you use regularly, such as weekly curbside collection and the HWMS. To participate, you can: • go to halton.ca/waste or use the OneHalton app; • visit Halton Regional Centre (1151 Bronte Road, Oakville) or the Halton Waste Management Site (5400 Regional Road 25, Milton); or • email accesshalton@halton.ca or call 311. Your input is valuable. Together, we can keep Halton a sustainable place to live now and for future generations. 2020 Budget and Business Plan approved by Regional Council