North Trafalgar plan approved by Oakville board
The North Trafalgar official plan was approved by the Oakville Trafalgar Bronte Planning Board and will go to the Municipal Board for final approval. The board also approved the Lowden housing subdivision between Third and Fourth Lines south of Rebecca Street, conditional on opening a 66 foot road into the property of about one hundred building lots. The Burns subdivision near the new Trafalgar township sewage disposal plant was referred back to the township planning board.
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North Trafalgar
Oakville-Trafalgar-Bronte
Trafalgar Township
Township Planning Board
Ontario Farm Commentator George Atkins Appointed
George Atkins of Bronte Ontario a well known Ontario junior farmer has been appointed farm commentator for Ontario and Quebec by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Atkins a former Halton county Junior Farmers president and provincial executive member has long represented the Ontario Junior Farmers on the Ontario Federation of Agriculture executive. He also served as CHCH TV farm director Hamilton and will now prepare the Junior Broadcast airing Saturdays at 12 15 over the CBC network.
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Ontario
Quebec
George Atkins
Bronte
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Atkins
Halton County
CBC
Halton CCF Outlines Drive At Stan Allen Home
At Stan Allen's Georgetown residence on October 12 the Halton CCF held its first meeting of the season. Marjorie Pinney of Burlington outlined a detailed organization plan for upcoming months. A report on the last provincial election was presented and a Christmas party was planned. attendees shared a lunch provided by Mrs. Allen.
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Stan Allen
Georgetown
Halton Ccf
Marjorie Pinney
Burlington
Halton Car Association
Ontario
Georgetown N and Gs Secure Second Lacrosse Title
Ontario champions Georgetown N and Gs clinched their second provincial lacrosse championship in three years by defeating Huntsville in six games. The N and Gs finished four games to two in the series to claim the Intermediate B provincial title.
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O.B.A
Campbellville
Sunderland
Masonic Hall
Ontario
Georgetown'n
Huntsville
Georgetown
Georgetown Awards Union Gas Franchise After By Law Clarification
Georgetown council gave Union Gas initial approval for a natural gas distribution franchise after two readings of a by law similar to those used for Halton Natural Gas and Anthony Gas and Oil. Mayor Armstrong objected to the word produce and a clause was added to interpret it as allowing propane delivery during shortages. The Ontario Fuel Board may ask voters this year which company they want to serve, with final franchise decisions to come later by the council.
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Georgetown OK
Union Gas
Georgetown
Halton Natural Gas
Anthony Gas and Oil
Armstrong
Ontario Fuel Board
Fuel Board
Hap pier Optimist Says Bright Side Often Misleading
An optimistic view can be as faulty as a pessimistic one, though the optimist remains more hopeful than the pessimist. The line suggests a tempered stance on optimism and realism.
Streetsville Seeks Site for New District High School
Streetsville council invites Brampton district high to review proposed sites near the village for a new high school and offers water and sewer services. An eight classroom plan with a 60 by 40 playroom is discussed with W Tolton. Estimated cost about 150000 plus 30000 for the playroom. The government would fund up to 40 percent of the base cost. Steel production in Canada in 1954 fell 22 percent from 1953.
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Streetsville Council
Brampton
W. Tolton
Streetsville
Vista Heights
Harold Heathcock
Public School Board
C. S. Patterson
Vista Development Co. Ltd
Oakville Considers Moving Voting Day for Liquor Plebiscite
Oakville may shift municipal voting day to enable a liquor plebiscite this year. Mayor Jack Armstrong reports 2700 eligible voters and eight polling divisions. Council will decide whether to hold the liquor ballot separately from the December 5 election, a change not yet sanctioned by the Ontario Liquor Control Board.
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Oakville
Georgetown
Jack Armstrong
Ontario Liquor Control Board
Lachlan McArthur
Population Up In Burlington
Population in Burlington grew to 8834 residents by September end, up 170 from a year earlier. The value of total assessments rose to 16 269 075 and taxable property to 14 726 965, with exemptions increasing to 1 376 620. New housing brought 139 single family units, six apartments, and one commercial property with apartments, plus 47 new business assessments.
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Burlington
Wiliam Johnson
Johnson
Bronte Assessments Question Late Mailing And Appeal Date
Bronte residents face late tax notices after the October 5 and 6 mailing. Bronte Assessor Aubrey Pickard says the roll was filed September 30 and appeals must be filed by October 20 with Municipal Affairs Department approval for any delay. F. O. Gallagher, Bronte lawyer, notes the notices may affect next year’s tax basis.
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F. O. Gallagher
Bronte
Aubrey Pickard
Municipal Affairs Department
Asses.or
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Boxla Champs
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T. P. Prichard
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E. P. Head
Guelph
St. George's Square
Mili
Canada
Xeepa
Manning Electric
Staffen Meats EE Delivery
Miki
Acion
Mili Si
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Acton Woodcrafts
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