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The town has completed the detailed design to implement a multi-use trail along the south side of Lakeshore Road between Allan Street and Morrison Road as recommended by the Active Transportation Master Plan. Residents are invited to drop-in to view the detailed design drawings where Town staff will be available to answer your questions.
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Please be advised this opportunity is a drop-in format; residents are encouraged to drop by Town Hall any time on Monday July 29th or Tuesday July 30th between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. to review the concept drawings and provide comments.
If you can’t make it, but wish to provide comments, or if you want more information contact Chris Clapham at chris.clapham@oakville.ca or by phone at 905-845-6601, ext. 3306.
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What's Happening Downtown?
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It was great for us to meet and have a chance to speak with so many friends and residents at Downtown Oakville’s recent Midnight Madness event. The rebuilding of the western half of Lakeshore Downtown is now at the halfway point, and more than ever, our Downtown BIA and shopkeepers appreciate your ongoing support.Their goal is to provide a great in-store experience to make up for the construction.
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Get to know your local store owners: The FACES OF DOWNTOWN OAKVILLE gives you some insights into the downtown retailers and services. Check them out online and pop in to check out their merchandise or experience their services. It is never too early to shop for a birthday or a holiday.
Downtown continues to offer great events Thurs to Sunday: Movies, Music, Yoga, Martial Arts and more. View the full event Schedule
For detailed information on downtown construction, please visit, downtowns' rebuilding.
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Throughout the Town you see lots of Road construction happening. We often get questions regarding when a road will get repaved and/or concerns with the noise and congestion it causes. Road work disrupts a peaceful summer day but it also ensures our cars do not suffer damage from potholes, extends the life of the road, preventing the need for full rebuilding of the road and replaces sidewalks that have lifted which impacts safety.
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Should you have concerns with the work, Service Oakville will open a case and a member of the Road Engineering team will follow up. As always, if you ask that they copy your Councillors we will get an email notifying us. Should your road be under repair and you have accessibility needs, please let Service Oakville who will advise the site Engineer.
NOTE: If you have installed sprinklers on the municipal right of way ( which can be a foot or more past your sidewalk closer to your home) the Town does not replace them. If the water line is in the path of the Cable companies that are putting in new fibre optic it may also get damaged. We know this is frustrating so we encourage you to not install these in the Municipal Right of Way.
https://www.oakville.ca/residents/road-resurfacing-six-phase-cycle.html
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On July 9 the Budget Committee met and received several reports from the Finance Commission. Based on the direction of an increase at or below inflation Town staff will work over the next few months to actualize opportunities for efficiencies and savings. The following dates are now set for the budget approval process.
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- November 19, 2019 — release of the 2020 budget documents which includes an overview of the operating and capital budgets.
- November 21, 2019 — commissioner presentations to review program budgets in more details. Two meeting dates have been set aside for public delegations.
- December 10, 2019 — Budget Committee deliberations.
- December 16, 2019 — final 2020 Budget goes to Town Council for approval.
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The Lowest Crime Severity Index in Canada
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2018 Crime Severity Index and Weighted Clearance Rates Results – Halton Region
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is pleased to announce that Halton Region has maintained its position of having the lowest Crime Severity Index of all Canadian municipalities with a population of 100,000 or more for the 14th straight year, according to Statistics Canada's annual report on crime in Canada.
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The report, entitled, "Police-reported crime statistics in Canada, 2018", provides a detailed overview of crime statistics as reported by police services across the country.
According to the data released on July 22, Halton Region:
- Has maintained its position of having the lowest Crime Severity Index* of all Canadian municipalities with a population of 100,000 or more for the 14th straight year;
- Had the lowest Crime Severity Index (CSI) when compared to Ontario's 'Big 12' police services;
- Had the lowest Violent Crime Severity Index when compared to Ontario's 'Big 12' police services;
- Had the lowest Non-Violent Crime Severity Index when compared to Ontario's 'Big 12' police services;
- Maintained the lowest values for each of these three indices for 11 straight reporting years (2008 - 2018) when compared to Ontario's 'Big 12' police services;
- Had the lowest overall crime rate, violent crime rate, and property crime rate amongst Ontario's 'Big 12' police services; and
- Had the highest Weighted Clearance Rate* (55.6 per cent) of the same 'Big 12' and has maintained the lowest value for this index for five straight years (2014 – 2018).
Each year, Statistics Canada reports on the number and type of criminal incidents coming to the attention of police. To facilitate comparisons among geographic areas as well as over time, police-reported crime has traditionally been expressed as a rate per 100,000 population. The traditional "crime rate" provides information on the number of police-reported incidents that have occurred for a given population, but does not provide information on the overall seriousness of crimes reported by police. For this reason, the Crime Severity Index (CSI) was developed.
The Crime Severity Index enables Canadians to track changes in the severity of police-reported crime from year to year. It does so by taking into account not only the change in volume of a particular crime, but also the relative seriousness of that crime in comparison to other crimes. The CSI helps answer such questions as: is the crime coming to the attention of police more or less serious than before; and, is police-reported crime in a given city or province more or less serious than in Canada overall?
The Weighted Clearance Rate is the proportion of reported crimes solved by police, factoring in the seriousness of individual offences. Weighted clearance rate is based on the same principles as the Police Reported Crime Severity Index (CSI), whereby more serious offences are assigned a higher 'weight' than less serious offences. For example, the clearing of homicides, robberies or break and enters would represent a greater contribution to the overall weighted clearance rate value than the clearing of minor theft, mischief or disturbing the peace.
For a more in-depth explanation of how these statistics are reported click the link.
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New Public Library Program Registration
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Starting Aug. 1, OPL has a new registration system for their programs directly on their website. The goal is to make it easier than ever to browse and register for library programs and events.
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New features include the ability to filter the calendar of programs and events, according to particular preferences such as branch location, dates, age group and event type. Residents can manage their registrations online and can sign up to be notified by email for program cancellations or openings in wait-listed programs.
With this new system in place, online registration for upcoming fall library programs will only be available through opl.ca.
Registration for library programs and events that occur before Aug. 31 will still be done through the Town of Oakville website. Residents who require assistance with the registration process can call or visit any branch during opening hours.
Along with online program registration, OPL will also introduce online room booking starting Aug. 1. With this new system in place, residents can easily request to rent a meeting or event room at the library through its website.
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Fall and Winter Program Guide
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Get active and creative!
NEW FALL AND WINTER PROGRAMS OFFERED
Pick up your Fall and Winter Parks, Recreation and Culture guide today! Copies are available at community centres, seniors centres, libraries, pools, arenas and Town Hall. Don't have a registration account yet? Create yours online today. Registration for Oakville residents opens Saturday, August 10 at 9 a.m.. Registration for Seniors opens Friday, September 6 at 9 a.m. Register here
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Halton Region Strategic Plan
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Halton Regional Council approved the 2019–2022 Strategic Business Plan on July 19th. This plan will guide the Region’s work over the next four years. The Plan includes five strategic themes, each with key objectives, actions and outcomes that reflect current social, demographic and economic conditions and priorities.
The Plan was shaped through feedback from the public, collected through a consultation process that included an online survey, social media engagement and open houses held in Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. Consultation also took place with community partners, stakeholders and Local Municipalities that partner with the Region to deliver programs and services to residents and businesses.
The five strategic themes and focus for the next four years include:
- Planning and Growth Management;
- Transportation and Infrastructure;
- Community Well-Being;
- Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change; and
- Effective Government.
Regional Council will continue to work closely with its Federal, Provincial and Local partners to implement the new Plan, deliver on the strategic themes and find collaborative solutions to emerging issues. The Plan will be monitored and updated to reflect any future significant Provincial changes that may impact the Region.
In keeping with the Region’s commitment to accountability and progress on the themes, objectives and outcomes will be reviewed and reported to Regional Council on an annual basis.
Read the 2019–2022 Strategic Business Plan
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Proposed Changes to Provincial Planning Policy
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Municipalities are required to conform to the Provincial Planning Policies for their Official Plans. When reviewing a development application, compliance with the intent of the Provincial Planning Policy is always evaluated. Therefore, when the Province seeks to change the Provincial Planning Statement we need to understand how those changes can impact our own Official Plan. Town and Regional Planners are evaluating the proposed changes and will report to Council this fall.
For an explanation of the relationship of the Provincial Policy Statement to the Planning Act and the Growth Plan please visit this link: http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/Page215.aspx
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Oakville Children's Fesitival Sat. Aug 17 10-4 PM
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Oakville Children's Festival – Saturday, August 17
This just in! Treehouse TV royalty and five-time Juno Award nominees Splash’N Boots will headline the 2019 Oakville Children’s Festival on Saturday, August 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds of Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre (QEPCCC). Families can expect to dance and sing along to hits like Tilly the Tadpole, Who Put the Beat in my Shoes and Antelopes Love Cantaloupes.
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Juno Award-winning singer songwriter Norman Foote will also hit the stage with his unique blend of music that has be entertaining crowds for almost 30 years.
Enjoy the free Oakville Transit shuttle service from the Bronte GO Station or cycle and take advantage of the free bike parking on site.
Avoid congestion by taking the free shuttle from Bronte GO station to Queen Elizabeth Park. Buses will depart Bronte GO (west-end bus loop) station approximately every 5 minutes between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to and from the festival. The last shuttle will leave the festival at 4:30 p.m. Schedule subject to change.
All shuttles are accessible, wheelchair and stroller-friendly.
A free bike corral will be available to park your bike safely if you choose to ride to the festival.
Please note: Vehicle parking is not available on site and on-street parking restrictions will be enforced throughout the neighbourhood. Please allow access for emergency vehicles.
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Councillor Contact Information
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Town Councillor Haslett-Theall:
Email: janet.haslett-theall@oakville.ca
Phone: 289-837-3923
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Regional & Town Councillor Gittings:
Email: dave.gittings@oakville.ca
Phone: 905-844-5513
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Your Ward 3 Councillors,
Dave and Janet
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