Halton Hills’ First Rainbow Crosswalk Unveiled in Downtown Georgetown

HALTON HILLS, ON - The official unveiling of the Town’s first rainbow crosswalk took place yesterday at the intersection of Market and Church Streets.  The event, officiated by Mayor Bonnette, was held at 4 p.m. in front of the Halton Hills Public Library Georgetown Branch and Cultural Center.  Due to COVID-19, the event was not open to the public and attendance was limited to Councillors, sponsors and project staff. Hula hoops and hockey sticks were utilized in a fun way to ensure physical distancing.

To commemorate the initiative, photos were taken on the crosswalk recreating the Beatles’ iconic Abbey Road album cover illustrating ‘remaining together yet apart’. 

Crosswalk champion Councillor Jane Fogal said: “In the spirit of a multi-coloured crosswalk, there were many people from the community who came together to make this permanent demonstration of diversity a reality in Halton Hills. My thanks to the Town and our sponsors for making it happen.”                                                                                                                                                                   

About the Town of Halton Hills

The Town of Halton Hills, with a population of approximately 60,000, consists of two urban centres, Georgetown and Acton, the Halton Hills Premier Gateway employment area, three hamlets – Glen Williams, Stewarttown and Norval – and several smaller settlements. Halton Hills has long been recognized for its natural beauty, active agricultural community, high quality of life and proximity to major centres, including Brampton, Mississauga and Toronto.  The Town is ranked as one of the top small communities in Canada by a national magazine.

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Editor’s note:

The rainbow crosswalk is made of thermoplastic, a plastic material made of a binder, pigments, filler, and glass beads that require heating to be molded.  Thermoplastic material lasts longer than regular road paint. Hot application increases thermoplastic material durability.