Back to SearchHALTON HILLS, ON – The Town of Halton Hills was successful in prosecuting an illegal truck terminal operation on Eighth Line, obtaining fines totaling $35,000 as well as a prohibition order prohibiting the continuation of the illegal use and requiring the property to be restored.
Nishan GTA Inc., together with its director, were each convicted of one zoning charge (illegal use) and one site alteration charge; two for failing to obtain a site alteration permit and one for failing to comply with a site alteration order.
A prohibition order was also issued by the court. A prohibition order under the Provincial Offences Act (POA) in Ontario is a court-ordered restriction that prohibits an individual or entity from engaging in specific activities related to the offence they were convicted of. It is typically issued to prevent further harm, protect the public, or ensure compliance with provincial regulations. In the case of an illegal site alteration, it can also require restoration of the property.
“I often speak to the great quality of life we have in Halton Hills,” said Mayor Ann Lawlor. “One of the ways we uphold this high standard of living is by enforcing our by-laws and I appreciate that work by our Enforcement Services staff. Our beautiful farmland should not be used, illegally, for truck yards!”
The Town has been vigilant in enforcing By-law 2010-0050, noting that truck depots are housing hundreds of illegally parked trucks that when in use, add to traffic congestion, negatively impact the aesthetic of what should be farmland and impact safety given the size and mobility of the 40 foot tractor trailers.
Last month the Town of Halton Hills was pleased to hear that the Province of Ontario’s Bill 119, Protecting Ontario’s Streets and Communities Act, 2026 passed the second reading at the legislative assembly. If passed, the bill would provide more enforcement tools for municipalities for managing illegal land uses. While this release outlines a positive outcome on this illegal site – a considerable amount of staff time and legal resources were required.
The bill was referred to committee for further study and amendments before proceeding to becoming a law and includes a 30-day comment period.
“I am very pleased that the bill is moving forward,” said Mayor Ann Lawlor. “Council and staff have been advocating for this change for many years and I would like to thank the Province for moving forward with new tools for municipalities.”
About the Town of Halton Hills
The Town of Halton Hills, with a population of approximately 64,000, 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. Visit the website at: haltonhills.ca.
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