Georgetown Debates Two By-Laws on Subdivision Fees
Georgetown council reviews two by-laws changing subdivision rules. One limits housing to 60 percent of parcel value on five acre plus plots and charges per lot for service work. the other requires subdividers to supply roads sewers sidewalks and other utilities with up to five percent engineering fees. Delrex developments may be affected for added starters like George Cleave and Russell Hepburn farms, though mayor Armstrong notes Delrex agreement may exempt that subdivision.
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Georgetown Council
Delrex Developments
Council
Doug. Sargent
Georgetown
Construction Starts On Georgetown Community Pool
Construction begins on a $50,000 Georgetown community pool sparked by the Lions Club. Milne and Nichols of Toronto won the contract with preliminary work behind the arena. A fund drive has $6,450 in the bank, donors urged to contribute to reach the goal. Lions arranged site and plans with aid from the fire department, Don Ford, and town engineer Douglas Wilson.
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Georgetown Lions Club
Toronto
Milne and Nichols
Georgetown
Fire Department
Don Ford
Douglas Wilson
Amend By Law To Build Plant Near Streetsville Ontario
The Ontario Municipal Board approved Toronto Township's plan to amend zoning for a 1,000,000 plant by Canada Clay Co. near Streetsville. Land near the site must supply materials for bricks, no dynamite in mining, and a tree buffer on two property sides before operations begin.
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Ontario Municipial Board
Toronto Township
Streetsville
Canada Clay Co
Women Still Face Inequality In Many Points, Calgary Talk
Violet King, Canada's only Black woman lawyer, told the Women's Canadian Club in Calgary that women remain unequal to men in law. She cited jury service, housekeeping earnings, and joint bank accounts as ongoing issues. King noted seven provinces permit jurors, Alberta citing court-house equipment as an obstacle. She warned against apathy and prejudice affecting women’s rights.
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Calgary
Violet King
Canada
Women's
Canadian Club
Miss King
Cas
Alberta
Oakville May Become City on Population Milestone
Oakville assessor Percy Spurgeon says the 1985 census could push Oakville over 10 000 residents, triggering city status. Last year the town counted 9 111 people and has been growing around 14 percent yearly, with a 10 percent rise likely to yield 10 022.
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Oakville
Percy Spurgeon
Citizens Demand New Hospital For Burlington District
More than 50 residents urged a Burlington area hospital at a meeting in the Arena Circus room. A joint Burlington Nelson committee will seek a charter in Toronto and pursue a 80 to 100 bed facility. Estimated cost ranges from 1.2 to 2.0 million with government grants around 250 thousand.
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Burlington
District
Arena Circus Room
Burlington-Nelson
Toronto
Ontario Board Chief Delays Oakville Trafalgar Annexation ruling
Chairman Lorne Cumming of the Ontario Municipal Board apologized for the delay in issuing a decision on the Oakville Trafalgar annexation hearing. He said no decision would come before the end of August due to heavy workload and staffing shortages. The board will rule as soon as possible, stressing the importance of a careful ruling.
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Lorne Cumming
Ontario Municipal Board
Oakville-Trafalgar
Mr. Cumming
Oakville
Trafalgar
Special Meeting Sought on Municipal Building Plans
Dr Richardson urged a special full council meeting to decide on Burlington municipal building amid pressure from the Inter Urban Board. Deputy Reeve Atkinson suggested requesting Mayor Smith to convene the session quickly to report back to open council.
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Burlington ‘Councils
Jack Richardson
Fred C. Atkinson
Richardson
E. W. Smith
Inter- Urban Board
Ask 800000 For South Peel Hospital
South Peel Hospital Board seeks 800000 more from ratepayers in three municipalities to speed a 124 bed hospital near Cooksville. Total project cost is 12750000 with nearly 900000 on hand. Last year Toronto Township voters approved 300000 for a 68 bed hospital and will face further grants this election. Port Credit will be asked for 60000 again and Streetsville for 15000.
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South Peel Hospital
Cooksville
Toronto Township
Port Credit
Streetsville
Georgetown Council Faces Odour Dispute Over Paper Mill
A Georgetown council meeting saw union delegates protest councillor comments about Alliance Paper Mill odours. Walter Gray apologized for saying the mill should leave town if it cooperates, while Reeve Stan Allen said he had been misquoted about the remarks.
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Georgetown Council
Alliance Paper Mill
Walter Gray
Stan Allen
Pioneer Farm Home Restoration Effort At Oakville
Oakville Historical Society raises funds to restore a pre 1829 pioneer farm house acquired for the Old Post Office Museum. The Merrick Thomas property features a large kitchen with fireplace and two rooms, with a reconstructed stone chimney and rebuilt porch and roof. Hazel C. Mathews leads supervision and preservation efforts.
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Pioneer
Oakville
Oakville Historical Society
Pioneer Farm
Hazel C. Mathews
the Sixteen
Mill Wages Debate Moves Council Toward Odor Remedy
Delegation's statements on mill wages convince council members that the mill’s departure would harm workers and the town. Reeve Allen says tempers run high but aims to remedy the odour without closing the mill or harming employees. Tom Hill leads the delegation with Engleby Majurey and others present.
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Reeve Allen
Tom Hill
William Engleby
del Majuery
Rockwood Council Approves 8000 Debenture for Power Extension
At a Rockwood town hall meeting, council authorized borrowing 8000 on debentures to extend and improve the power distribution system for the police village of Rockwood. The proposal received first and second readings.
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Rockwood
Cox
Armstrong
Edgar W. Harris
McNabb
Oakes
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