www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, April 23, 2015 | 20 Halton police host prescription drug drop locations May 9 Anyone looking to get rid of unused, expired and potentially dangerous prescription drugs can do so at the 2015 annual Prescription Drug Drop-Off Day on Saturday, May 9. The Halton Regional Police Service is holding the event in partnership with the Ontario Provincial Police, Region of Halton, Ontario Pharmacists' Association, Ontario Interlocking Tumblestone, Retaining Walls, Garden Installation, Sodding & Excavating, Call for FREE Estimate Association of Chiefs of Police, and the municipalities of Oakville, Burlington, Milton and Halton Hills. On that date, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., prescription drugs can be dropped off at the following locations: · Halton Regional Police Service Headquarters, 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville · Halton Regional Police Service 10 Divi- sion Station, 315 Queen St., Acton · Halton Hills Town Hall, One Halton Hills Dr., Halton Hills · Milton Sports Centre (rear lot), 605 Santa Maria Dr., Milton · Oakville Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Rd., Oakville · City of Burlington Operations Centre, 3330 Harvester Rd., Burlington plus more (905) 827-8158 · www.rogerslandscaping.org For more news, visit www.insidehalton. com Get Involved, Share Your Ideas 2015 Rain Barrel Date Saturday, May 9, 2015 9 a.m. 1 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2015 9 a.m. 1 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 2015 9 a.m. 1 p.m. Saturday, June 13, 2015 9 a.m. 1 p.m. Halton Regional Council is now accepting applications from members of the community to fill positions on the following agencies, boards and committees: (tax included) $40 · · · · Older Adult Advisory Committee Natural Heritage Advisory Committee Halton Agricultural Advisory Committee Regional Waterfront Parks Advisory Committee These citizen appointments provide Halton residents from a variety of backgrounds with the opportunity to contribute their skills and perspectives to enhance the quality of life in our community. This appointment term expires on November 30, 2018. Regional Council strives to ensure that its boards and committees reflect the diverse nature of our community, and invites all residents of Halton to consider applying for these opportunities. An Interview Committee composed of Regional Councillors will formally recommend qualified candidates for these positions to Regional Council once the process is complete. Details of these opportunities and application forms are available on our website at halton.ca/advisorycommittees, via e-mail to regionalclerk@halton.ca, or from the Office of the Regional Clerk at Halton Regional Centre, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Completed applications must be received by the Office of the Regional Clerk no later than Friday, May 1, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. Completed forms may be submitted online, by mail or by fax to 905-825-8838. Karyn Bennett Regional Clerk Truckload Sales Events Part of Halton's water efficiency program Location Robert C. Austin Operations Centre, 11620 Trafalgar Road, Georgetown Milton GO Train Station, 780 Main Street East (west of Thompson Road), Milton (parking lot) Mapleview Mall, 900 Maple Avenue, Burlington (lower parking lot by the Bay) Halton Regional Centre, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville (parking lot"A"- off North Service Road) 2014 Economic Review: A healthy outlook for Halton Region's economy Halton's economic outlook is strong, according to the recently published Halton Region's 2014 Economic Review. Halton Region had Ontario's lowest average unemployment rate (4.4 per cent) and Canada's strongest labour force participation rate at 73.6 per cent (i.e., those employed or actively seeking employment). Halton also saw over $1.5 billion invested in new construction and expansions across the region up 14 per cent since 2011. To read more about the Region's economic accomplishments and what makes Halton a great place to work and run a business, please visit halton.ca/economicresources or dial 311. April 29 9:30 a.m. Regional Council May 19 9:30 a.m. Health & Social Services Cttee. (must provide proof of Halton Region residency) Halton residents only Gary Carr Regional Chair Optional online pre-payment and home delivery service available directly through the supplier. For more information, visit halton.ca/rainbarrels Meetings at Halton Region · 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville. Visit halton.ca/meetings for full schedule. May 20 9:30 a.m. Planning & Public Works Cttee. May 20 1:30 p.m. Admin & Finance Cttee. 230415 Please contact us, as soon as possible, if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings.