Building Products of Canada starts $2 million Acton plant expansion
Building Products of Canada begins a $2 million expansion at its Acton Main St plant adding 23 000 square feet to the Micro Plastics facility. New injection moulding machines and extruders, enlarged compounding, and a fully automatic materials handling system are planned in phase one to meet growing drain and sewer market demand. Phase two contemplates further capacity, potentially boosting employment by about 20 as automation rises. E. J. Arnold says construction should start next week.
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Building Products of Canada
Acton
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Canada
E. J. Arnold
Free Press
Ospringe Parents Seek Reversal of Kindergarten Closure
Parents of pre school children in Ospringe press Wellington County Board of Education to reconsider its June 2 decision to close Ospringe public school kindergarten classes. Representatives spoke at a recent, well attended meeting and plan further action.
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Ospringe
Wellington County
Power outage disrupts Rockwood Acton line and clocks
Power fell at 46 am after a power break near Gullph halting the line feeding Rockwood and Acton. Acton remained without power causing dock operations to halt. Education officials in Toronto investigate kindergarten closure and a disputed transportation plan for seven children above sideroad 17. Parents condemn the move as costly and unfair while many of the 28 affected children still do not attend school.
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Bows
Burt Werp
Gullph
Rockwood
Acton
Department of Education
Toronto
Department
Acton Police Lay Two Charges After Late Saturday Stop
Acton police charged two suspects after a late Saturday stop. One faces impaired driving charges and the other is charged with being drunk.
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Acton
Fall fair bargains draw Acton merchants to the sidewalks
Acton merchants announce special bargains this week in conjunction with the fall fair. Check the ads along the sidewalks for deals. The fair’s attractions will not all be in the park merchants promise, inviting shoppers to explore nearby storefronts.
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Acton
Acton fair readies for 56th agricultural show crowd
Acton prepares a grand 56th fall fair at the spacious green park with livestock pens, horse jumping, commercial and homecraft exhibits, and a busy band lineup. Lieutenant-Governor guest of honor will lead a parade featuring Lorne Scots, Opti-Knights, and Acton bands while Miss Acton Fair is crowned Friday night. Local officials finalize logistics, with 12 to 15 floats planned and multiple dances to close the day.
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Acton
Acton Agricultural Society
Walter Linham
Lome Scots Pipes
Opti-Knights of
Cy Leonard
Uncle Bobby
Channel 9 TV
Earl Burt
Sharon Hume
Doug Bousfield
Halronettes
Ontario
Lorne Scots Military Band
Cadets
Guard of Honor
Frank Oakes
Knox Church
Wilmer Fryer
Acton Tri County Minor Hockey Association
Eeve Ted Tyler
Peter Marks
Ted Pratt
Rick Coe
Bruce Andrews
Harold Townsley
Bequest of 14000 Linked to Acton Plan at Council
Acton council minutes reveal a 14000 bequest from the estate of Mrs. Mabel A J Sanderson. The National Trust Company issued the cheque for Fairview cemetery as directed. A second 14000 bequest to be shared by four churches United Knox Baptist and Anglican is to be allocated.
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Acton
Mabel A. J. Sanderson
National Trust Company
Airstrip Ok Prompted by Ontario Transport Letter
A letter from the Ontario Department of Transport to Esqueiing township council explains airstrip regulations after residents near Rosa Lake airstrip complained about its use. Officials visited the site and warned owner Joe Ross that private operation is allowed but commercial activity is not. exceptions include aircraft leasing with compliance obligations.
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Ontario Department of Transport
Esqueiing
Department
Rosa Lake
Department of Shape
Oceons
Joe Ross
Lakeview resurfacing blocked by Ontario board delays
Acton council vented frustration over slow provincial approvals delaying Lakeview subdivision resurfacing. Mayor Les Duby blamed loss of autonomy as the Ontario Municipal Board stalled action. council accepted an $8,540 tender from R. E. B. Law Crushed Stone Ltd, pending capital works approval.
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Acton
Ontario
Lakeview
Wing Company
Fnal
O.M.B
Les Duby
Ontario Municipal Board
Lakeview Subdivision
R. EB. Law Crushed Stone Ltd
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