Mayor Encourages Hope & Unity with a Leave-the-Lights on Challenge

Halton Hills, ON – Following the example set by the City of Kitchener, Halton Hills Mayor Rick Bonnette is encouraging residents if they are able, to leave their holiday lights on throughout the month of January. “It’s the start of a new year and while we have every reason to be hopeful, these times remain challenging,” he said. “Let’s all keep our holiday lights on to spread goodwill during this gloomy time of year as we await news on the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.”

Displaying Christmas lights is not the only way to keep festive cheer alive; residents may place a battery-operated candle in their window or build a snowman in the front yard as a demonstration of hope and community unity.

“Although we remain at home respecting COVID-19 public health guidelines, this doesn’t preclude nighttime neighbourhood walks with the family to look at lights and displays,” said the Mayor.  

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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