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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, S ep te m be r 9, 20 21 | 40 Nelson Aggregate Co. currently has an application under review to expand the Burlington Quarry to the south and west of the existing quarry lands. Halton Region is holding a virtual Statutory Public Meeting September 15 at 11:30 a.m. for Regional Council to hear feedback from the community on the proposed amendment to the Halton Regional Official Plan to expand Nelson Quarry. Members of the public are invited to provide written or oral submissions. If you would like to participate in the meeting, either by sending a written submission, or by making a verbal presentation via Zoom, please email regionalclerk@halton.ca and Janice.Hogg@halton.ca by 12 p.m. on September 14, 2021. I encourage you to refer to halton.ca for updates on the Nelson Quarry application. HaltonHighlights September2021 This page has been donated by this newspaper to communicate important information to Halton residents at no cost to taxpayers. Meetings at Halton Region Stay informed on Halton's priority issues this Federal Election Supports for a safe and healthy school year 09 09 21 Regional Council to hear comments on Nelson Quarry expansion application Regional Council meetings are taking place through web conferencing until further notice. Videos will be posted to halton.ca. Visit halton.ca for the full schedule. We all have a role in stopping the spread of COVID-19. Gary Carr, Regional Chair On September 20, voters across Halton will cast their ballot for their next Member of Parliament (MP). Your local MP is your voice at Parliament Hill, and acts as our partner in addressing resident priorities and concerns to build a strong Halton. Each of the candidates running for election received a questionnaire asking them about what they would do to address six priority issues of importance for people living in our community. The candidates were also asked if they would vote against their party if necessary to represent the best interests of Halton residents. Before casting your ballot, learn where candidates stand on Halton's priority advocacy issues. As candidate responses are received, they will be posted online to help you make an informed vote. To learn more, visit our Federal election page on halton.ca. Whether your child is returning to the classroom or learning at home, many students, parents and educators are preparing to go back to school this month. Halton Region Public Health offers many great resources to support a safe and healthy transition back to school. Visit halton.ca to: find COVID-19 information for schools, child-friendly videos, FAQs for parents and more; If your child is born in 2009 (turning 12 this year) or older, they are eligible to get their COVID-19 vaccine at a Halton Region Community Vaccination Clinic, pop-up clinic, participating pharmacy or primary care provider. Learn more at halton.ca/COVIDvaccines. Have a safe and healthy school year! Learn about local mental health supports and resources; and connect with our HaltonParents team of health care professionals for expert tips and parenting advice.