Discontent Over Burlington Vote Power at Halton County
Halton County Council discussed Burlington's limited voting power after Reeve Wilhelm Hourman criticized the four County votes it holds. He urged changing Burlington's status to balance representation, noting Burlington contributes 287 60D to the budget while receiving scant influence. The issue, referred to a special committee, aims to study possible redress and border alignment with Ontario and La Belle provinces.
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Burlington
Halton County
Wilhem Hourman
Owas
Hurlingtons
Harlington Ae
Ding
van Maller
Ion
Nelson
Hartington
Poke
Coane
Maransa
Rockwood School Association Elects Officers in Budget Meeting
The Rockwood School Association held an officer election with a $25 maximum permit scale discussed. New slate includes Tom Gellatly as chair, Mrs William Jolliffe as first vice president, and Mrs Oscar Dvteer as secretary with several others filling roles. Fee discussions set officer dues at around $200 with various proposals and changes debated.
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Rockwood
Seteot
MetOn
Geogeara
Willeam
Paul Jotleffe
Mas
Woaddeb
OF Divber
Paul
Spock
Tom Gelhithy
Gellatly
Wathan Jolliffe
Oscar Dtvteer
Baal Jolliffe
J Michael Heffernan
So Wallis
Oakville Pool Funds Short of Goal by Community Drive
Local Oakville group reports progress toward a $64,000 target for a new pool. Community grants and donations push total to about $28,000, with supporters noting broader fundraising and volunteers rallying readiness to extend efforts.
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Oakville
Owke.de Taens
Anital
Amine Peel
Stanien Halt
William Amersem
Utabe
Mme Chab
Wraden
Ais
Lake Park concession request considered by Trafalgan council
Trafalgan Council reviewed a concession proposal for Lake Park. The Parks Management Board recommended granting the concession, noting prior arrangements and referencing trial permission as part of the decision process.
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Trafalgan Council
Bo Odette
Trafatar
Parks Management
Trat
Raynd
Acton Wall Ors
Cancvsssens
Abolition Campaign Seeks End of Ten Dollar Poll Tax
A local push led by Dean Wilkes and others urges abolishing the ten dollar poll tax. Campaign talks address electors about removing the fee with supporters citing fair access to voting. Officials and residents discuss implications ahead of the general election.
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Bates
Wilkes
Eat
Kenneth Needham
Euchre Penny Sale Draws Crowd at Scout Event
A Friday April 23 penny sale at the Scout group drew a large crowd. The event featured charity donations, door prizes, and tables with household items, toys, and art crafts. Local families and volunteers helped organize prizes and refreshments.
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Vera Senenes
Pan
Els
Hoof
Robinsen
Swatecinp
Avalide
Ste Gage
Cutehene
Childia
TE Heiner
Maes Wiebe
Pete
Beather
Thebes
Ted Ebene
Brice Arts
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