High death by own action rate in Dufferin County shocks researchers
Post graduate students from the University of Toronto were told that Dufferin County reports a death by own action rate over 40 per 100 000, more than twice world best. Canada overall is 7.2 per 100 000. Dr Hadwen said causes not yet isolated and a survey is planned to investigate reasons. Deer hazards around Caledon Township prompted calls for alert driving near Forks of the Credit turnoff. Peel vetoes a two day deer open season despite poachers’ activity.
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Buffein County
Dufferin County
University of Toronto
School of Hygiene
University of
Fergus Fall Fair a Record Success in Fergus
The 132nd Fergus Fall Fair drew large crowds and a record number of exhibits with an attendance near 000 and gate receipts nearly doubling last year due to a higher admission price. Exhibitors rose to 185, up from 142, aided by Acton Fair date changes. Residents complained about Sunday noise from a distant farm machine.
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George Wi
Woods
Acton
Fergus
CPR loses first round to Milton on train cut
Milton residents win a patent bid to block four trains from being discontinued by CPR. The Transport Board ruled those trains provided passenger service and cannot be cut without proper leave from the committee under section 3. Milton officials welcomed what they saw as a possible victory but warned the railway may refile under a different provision to end passenger service.
Georgetown bus route clash meets safety demands
Gray Coach Lines rejects a council suggested compromise to reroute buses via Main Street and James Street citing danger backing into the depot. Councillor Wheldon Emmerson urged keeping the old route amid objections from Chantes Street residents over a residential area path. October 1 and November 19 feature Moose Falls nights on CBC with Quentin Durgens drama filmed in Georgetown detailing a wets versus drys confrontation.
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Main St
James St
James
Mr. Emmerson
Chantes St
Georgetown
Mouse Fall
CBC
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George
Wets
Durgens
Halton 4-H Corn Club Opens Fall Season
Halton 4-H Corn Club leaders and Halton Extension staff held the opening meeting of the year on a Wednesday. Elizabeth Norrington presided while Jim Jenkins taught on diseases and insects harmful to corn. Bill Wilson lectured on showing ears at Achievement Day and harvesting methods.
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Elizabeth Norrington
Halton
Jim Jenkins
Bill Wilson
Georgetown Fair
Goodbye Burlington may seek city status decision
Burlington faces a council special meeting to consider opting out of Halton County to become a city. A preliminary report estimates annual costs at 180,000 dollars, while the town believes it has about 700,000 dollars in equity in Halton County assets that could offset five years of new costs.
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Burlington
Halton County
Must carry SMV sign home made type illegal
Agricultural rep H J Stanley notes that since September 1 all farm tractors and self propelled farm implements must display a Slow Moving Vehicle sign when on highways. Demand for signs is high. one sign can meet requirements if mounted safely centered behind the seat, 3 to 5 feet above the roadway, visible for 500 feet, and CSA stamped. Home made signs are discouraged and likely illegal under regulations.
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H. J. Stanley Agricultural
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