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13 | O akville B eaver | T hursday,June 4,2020 insidehalton.com HaltonHighlights June2020 This page has been donated by this newspaper to communicate important information to Halton residents at no cost to taxpayers. Meetings at Halton Region Keeping everyone safe as businesses reopen in Halton Many businesses have felt the impact of COVID-19, including our local farms and agri-businesses. You may not know this but many local farmers have adapted their businesses during COVID-19 to offer online purchases, delivery and curbside pick-up. Now is a great time to support them by purchasing fresh produce and goods from them which also helps kick-start our local economy. Our online Simply Local map is one way that you can learn about what is offered at farms near you. Let's show our agricultural community that we are here for them. To access our online Simply Local map, visit halton.ca or use the OneHalton app. 06 04 20 As the Province enters the first stage of reopening the economy, it is important for employers to stay informed and keep their workplaces safe from COVID-19. Many local businesses have been impacted by the pandemic, and Halton Region's Small Business Centre is here to help. During this period of transition, our team of expert consultants continue to provide support every step of the way--whether it's one-on- one consultations, virtual business seminars or updates on the latest resources and relief programs. Halton has also developed a new Resources for Businesses webpage--a one-stop hub to help employers navigate resources, supports and information on reopening safely. The webpage includes helpful tips to prevent COVID-19 in the workplace and industry- specific guidance. Halton Region's Medical Officer of Health has also released a video with steps you can take to protect employees at work. To watch the full video, please visit the Region's Youtube channel. For more information, please visit the Resources for Businesses webpage at halton.ca/COVID19 or connect with a consultant through our Small Business Centre at halton.ca. Thank you for taking steps to keep our community safe and contain the spread of COVID-19. Buy local to support Halton farms We are stronger together. We are Halton. Our community has come together in meaningful ways to respond to COVID-19. I am proud of Regional staff working on the frontline and behind the scenes to provide essential services. I will never forget your hard work throughout our response. To our residents, thank you for staying home, following Public Health guidance and for your words of encouragement--we could not do it without you. Finally, I would like to thank the City of Burlington, Town of Halton Hills, Town of Milton, Town of Oakville, Joseph Brant Hospital and Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, as well as community organizations who have worked in partnership with us to coordinate our response to COVID-19. Our collective response has demonstrated why Halton is such a great place to live. For all those on the frontline and to those who stand with them, thank you. Please continue to follow the advice of Halton Region Public Health. To learn more about Halton's response to COVID-19, visit halton.ca/COVID19. Regional Council meetings are taking place through web conferencing until further notice. Videos will be posted to halton.ca. Visit halton.ca for full schedule. We all have a role in stopping the spread of COVID-19. Gary Carr, Regional Chair