Merchants seek changes to parking and traffic lights plan
A letter from the Action Chamber of Commerce requests reversed No Parking zones on Mall Street and Main Street, expansion for commercial vehicle loading, and traffic lights as alternatives. Stakeholders fear higher costs and reduced sales, while officials weigh financial participation and practical enforcement amid ongoing debate.
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Wahtea
Mall St
Main St
Mill St
Nicleen
Drinkwalter
Nielsen
Reeve
Chamber’ of Commerce
Public speaking finals crown Diane Bousfield and Carol Patterson
Diane Bousfield and Carol Patterson win the district public speaking finals held at Robert Little School Auditorium. Seven competitors were narrowed to two top orators, with awards including the Hydro Trophy to Bousfield and the Ben Rachlin trophy to the same school.
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Diane Bousfield
Carol Patterson
Carol
Acton
Robert Little
Sane
Hydro
Diane Roussel
Commission
Esther Taylor
Ben Rachlin
Robert — Little
Dan
Diane
Gary Caroline Thompson
Robert Kral
Steven van Fliet
G. W. McKenzie
Mr. McKenzie
Fay
Four top speakers reach finals from two schools
Final round featured the best four speakers from Robert Little and three from M. Z. Bennett, with R. L. school entrants winning again. Contestants included Caroline Thorn on One Hundred Years of Fashions and Robert Ellerby on Expo 67, while David Rochester spoke on the Dropout Problem.
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Robert Little
M. Z. Bennett
R. L
Caroline Thorn
Robert Ellerby
David Rochester
Gary Bateman
Earl Brears
Walter Dubois
Arlene Bruce
Aimer Smith
Donna Riseborough
Robert Little School
Canada
Carolyn Thompson
Robert Krul
Steven van Fleet
Car train collision fatality reported in North Halton
North Halton OPP reported a fatal car train collision occurred around 11 35 a m this morning near Campbellville and Glen Williams. Detachment constable R J Burke notes three fatalities in the past day and council has begun installing a wig wag signal system. equipment boxes were in place at the crossing.
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James Gregg
Department of Transport
Eocnecine
Council
Wed
Town council plans 35 cent wage rise for staff
After marathon talks with No. 2 committee and staff, council approves a straight 35c per hour increase across the board including a prior 15c November raise. A 10c shift differential and time and a half standby pay were proposed, with administration staff getting weekly raises of 7 and 5 dollars. Some members urged restraint to match living wages and tax concerns.
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Council
No. 2 Committee
Variance Approved for Jack Mc Mullen House Project
On February 13, Jack Mc Mullen’s request for a variance was granted after a public course night session. No objections were filed and committee members noted a 4% foot setback on one side at See ereave ton St while Mr Seeereave explained the relocation was to avoid a tree and cited a miscommunication with the town office.
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Willow St
Planning Board
Taxi
Tyler
Prablic
Jack McMullen
Pee Thent
See
Mr. Willams
Mrr
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Les Duby
C of c Bients
Benton
Gamble
Brenda Browne
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Debra Streets
Jeanie Melanic
Robert Parsons
Sharks
JoAnn Vlietstra
Glen Williams
Abel Smedes
Tost
Lynn Baker
Campbdellville
Acton Schools
M. Z. Bennett School
Alice St
Hydro Commissioners
Reeve Hinton
Public School Board
M. Z. Bennatt School
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Milton
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