Disturbing critique of Ontario municipal governance
A critical look at Ontario's municipal Act and the rise of appointed commissions over elected councils. The piece argues reforms are needed to move from 1800s style rules to 1966 conditions, endorsing regional government, county elections, and expanded regional powers including police, fire, planning, and taxation. It notes ongoing studies in Halton Peel and Metro Toronto as precursors to legislation aligning with other provinces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Secr
Plunkett
Alton
Pee
County of
Halton
Halton- Peel
Metro Toronto
Canada
Shift work memories from a school two shifts tale
Bill Smiley recalls early work as a 17 year old on a Great Lakes steamer and reflects on modern shift schedules in schools. He notes a double shift caused by postwar growth and red tape, with 2000 students sharing a building and the board choosing two schedules over a knee to knee arrangement.
Sunday Church Calendar at Knox Acton and Nearby
Church notices from Knox Acton Trinity St Alban and Georgetown include February 1966 services, guest ministers, church school times, morning and evening worship, prayer meetings, Bible studies, and youth events. Details list locations Acton Georgetown and Maple Avenue Baptist with service times and contact info.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church IN Canada
Knox Church
Acton
Andrew H. McKenzie
E. A. Hansen
Church School
Jack Wiseman
Knox College
Toronto
St. Andrew's Church
Galt
Christ Ambassadors
Crusaders
Georgetown
The Shift to Later School Hours Backfires
A tired, disrupted reporter chronicles the school board vote for a shift system. Teachers gain slashers of afternoon rest yet endure evening prep, while students finish homework by dinner. The reality is fatiguing, with families caving to shopping, chores, and late bedtimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iain
Budget and thanks mark United Annual Meeting
Trinity United Church reports a steady 1965-66 finances with a budget of 20360 accepted for 1966. About 15 percent of funds fund outside church work. repairs to the manse will begin. Elections added five to the Session, two stewards, and a replacement on the board of trustees. The Reflector monthly, 300 copies mailed, will continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity United Church
Board of Stewards
Bill Coats
Chiarch
George Bowman
Focal Church
Orville Brown
Roy Knapton
John Allen
Harvey Kirkwood
Ivan Harris
Charles Allen
Cranston Griese
Robert Warne
C. L. Rognvaldson
Bern Veldhuis
Orwell Johnston
United Church Women
C.G.I.T
Sigma
Explorers
TYRO
Ted Footitt Films Cross-Country Photo Show
Ted Footitt and Don Niblink toured Canada and the United States with Kodak to present slides and films titled Photo Scenic Canada. The collection, made last year, features scenes from across Canada including Acton children at hockey and hopes to tour Guelph and Acton at the Johar B. Ross School. Footitt, an Acton native educated at Ryerson, began with Kodak four years ago and now lives with his family in Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Ted Footitt
Kodak Campianry
Footitt
Don Niblink
Canmadii
Guelph
Bruce Trail Changes Made in District
Changes to the Bruce Trail in the district include a closure between the seventh and eighth dines at Esquesing due to an old quarry reopening. A detour runs along Highway No 7 with minor re-routing near Dutlerin quarry in Nassapawey. A Ben Case prepared map, well received, may be updated into a new map to be published this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esquesing
Dutlerin Quarry
Nassapawey
Free Press
Ben Case
Return of Canadian servicemen and town reports in Acton snapshot
The Free Press item notes Flt. Serg. Kenneth Fryer and Cpl. T.G. Reidt returnees from overseas and the welcome home mood. It lists council actions on a 1946 budget, church activities, and local society events in Acton including the United Church meeting, a Fall Fair presidency, and a snow cleanup reminder. References cover checker match results, petitions against liquor sales, and local organizational elections plus obituary context for Mrs. Lane Nickell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Preas
Kenneth. Fryer
Canada
Mauretania
Air Force
Cpl
TG. Reidt
France
Tpr
Russell Lowey
Edent Mills
Elizabeth
Frank Holloway
Acton Council
J.T. Creighton
W. J. 0. Oakes
Claude Codka
Reeve Cody Kirkness
The
United Church
Norman Gibson
Ethel Pranklin
David Richardson
Shirley
George Elliott
Acton Fall Bair
Arthur Swackhamer
Howard Switzer
Elwood Weston
B. Swackhamer
F. G. Eees
L. O. Johnston
J. A. Mann
G. A. Dills
Acton
Milton
Acton Checker Club
Alb. McLean
HS. Halmes
John Leishman
SM. Fanby
Geo. Barber
K. Henderson
B.A. Storey
Neil Patterson
Robert Laing
B. J. Jassard
J.matthews
John Locker
Wim. Leishman
John J
Cripps
Kola
Laphind
Russia
Pew
Petrograd
Ekiternia
Hive
van Kefres
Ontario
Crewson’s Corners
Esquesing Agricultural Society
A. G. Clarvidge
F. S. Near
G. C. Campbell
James Barnseb
Wow. Pishee
John Cunningham
Thomas Early
William Asheohurst
Hume Carrie
Alex Joe
William Aes
Thomas Moffat
Robert Reid
K. Cutts
Clark
Hec
Gee W. A. Wilson
J. Nixon
D. A. Brookes
A. Owens
Luellie Liane
Pree
Lanes Nickell
Limehouse
Manitoba
Fire Prevention Award to Acton Fire Department
Acton Fire Department received honorable mention in the Ontario Fire Prevention scrapbook contest for 1965. Fire Chief Mick Holmes announced the award to committee chair Harry Otterbein and members, with Acton among 30 Canadian departments in the 2 500 to 4 999 population class for a second consecutive year.
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Acton
Acton Juniors Banquet to Feature Alex Connell Speaker
Ontario Junior Farmers president Alex Connell will be the guest speaker at Acton Juniors banquet held at Ballinatud hall on Friday February 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Connell
Ontario Junior Farmers
Acton
Ballinatud Hall
Acton Ontario Multiple Doctors and Bus Schedule Notices
A compact listing shows several Acton Ontario medical practitioners with addresses and hours including Dr D A Garrett Dr Robert D Buckner Dr T B Moore and Dr C Hutchison plus an architect by Donald E Skinner and chiropractor Donald J Armstrong. Also includes coach schedule times for east and westbound rail departures and connections at Guelph Stratford London with daily and weekend variations.
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BY Bill Smiley
Great Lakes
Sing
Valley of Tears
Job
Mary
Martha
Jesus
Trinity Church
United Church of Canada
Dwight I. Engel, B.A
Mr. George Elliott, M
Contror
Anglican
Willow and
St. Alban’s Drive
Ritchie McMurray MA
S.T.B
Stanley Gammon
Tidey Ave
Acton Pentecostal Tabernacle
Pao
Churchill Road
S. M. Thoman
Maple Avenue Baptist Church
Mission Circle
Beth-El
Wiebe van Dijk
Sundday Suhoul
Htait Pirate
Planning Board
Aldo Braida
William Pendleton
William Wilson
Braida
Les Duby
Jack McGeachie
Neil Miller
Pendleton
Robert Drinkwalter
Ed Footitt
United Annual Meeting
C.g.et
Fern Small
Sigma-C
Joseph Bray
Farold_ Denny
B. Keates
John Wood
Allan*Lauder
Tyre
Bob Hart
St. John Ambulance Brigade
HE Re Force
Betty Mitchell
Bruce Shoemaker
Jack Gordon
Jack Dowding
Thor
Engel
Marie Timbers
Acton. Free Press
Willow St. Arton
Burea
CWNA
Ottawa
Dills Printing and Publishing Co. Ltd
David R. Dill
Professional Directory
Medical
D. A. Garrett
River Sts
Entrance River St
Ont
Robert D. Buckner
Wellington, St. Acton, Ont
T. B. Moore
DR. C. Hutchison
Physicians and Surgeons
Main Street
Main
Mill Street
C. F. Leatherland
Q.C. Banrister
Notary Public
Dentai
Main St
Pri
A. Braida, B.A
Main St. S
Act
And
Fravellers’ Guide
A. J. Buchanan
Church
Cedric Dey
Hinton Bidz
Milrst F. Acton
Paisley St. Guelph
Optometrists
E. L. Buchner
O.D. Optometrist
John St. S. Acton
Phone Waterloo
Arthur A. Johnson
D.D
F. L. Wright
Acton, Ontario
Appraver and Insurance
Donald E. Skinner
Chiropractic
E.arch
M.R.A.I.C
Stavebank Rd
Port Credit
Frank Petch
Donald J. Armstrong
D.C
Bruce E. Shoemaker
Mgr
Woolwich Street
Travellers’ Guide
Gray Coach Lines
Sun and
Holo
R&s Am
Sun
Hol
Canadian National Railways
Daly
Stratford
London
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