NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all persons in possession of land, in accordance with The Weed Control Act R.S.O. 1990, c. W.5., that unless weed seeds and noxious weeds growing on their lands within the Town of Halton Hills are destroyed by June 1, 2025, and throughout the season, the Town of Halton Hills may enter upon the said lands and have weeds destroyed, charging the costs against the land in taxes as set out in The Weed Control Act. The Town earnestly solicits co-operation of all property owners.
The purpose of the Weed Control Act is to reduce the impact of noxious weeds on land used for agricultural or horticultural purposes.
The Weed Control Act does not apply to noxious weeds or weed seeds on lands that are far enough away from any land used for agricultural purposes that they do not interfere with that use.
Please be advised that the list of Noxious Weeds has been revised to the following:
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Black Dog-Strangling Vine |
European Buckthorn |
Serrated Tussock |
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Bull Thistle |
Giant Hogweed |
Smooth Bedstraw |
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Canada Thistle |
Jointed Goatgrass |
Sow Thistle |
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Coltsfoot |
Knapweed |
Tansy Ragwort |
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Common Barberry |
Kudzu |
Wild Chervil |
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Common Crupina |
Leafy Spurge |
Wild Parsnip |
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Cypress Spurge |
Poison Hemlock |
Woolly Cupgrass |
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Dodder |
Poison Ivy |
Dog-Strangling Vine |
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Ragweed |
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Please note that dandelions, burdock and goldenrod are NOT considered noxious weeds under The Weed Control Act.
Any concerns or inquiries should be directed to:
Melissa Harvey-Daniell, Enforcement Coordinator
905 873-2600 ext. 2330 or [email protected]
Dated at the Town of Halton Hills this 1st day of May, 2025.
Valerie Petryniak , Town Clerk & Director of Legislative Services
