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9 | The IFP -H alton H ills | T hursday,June 11,2020 theifp.ca What is happening in the court system now that Ontario is starting to re-open? ASK THE PROFESSIONAL The advice offered in this column is intended for informational purposes only. Use of this column is not intended to replace or substitute any professional, financial, medical, legal, or other professional advice. We work for you. legal matters Q A COVID-19 and the Court System Helsons LLP is a firm of 9 Lawyers. We trace our firm back to 1885 in Georgetown, Ontario Frederick A. Helson (1921-2018) Allan W. Kogon (retired) David J. Ashbee John E. Schaljo Mark T. Rush Steven D. Kogon Caley E. Power Jessica A. Krause Jasmine M. Spudic Nicole E. Kucherenko Fiona A. Japaul Nancy L. Carnwath (retired) In mid-March, 2020 courts closed down for anything other than urgent/emergency matters. By mid-May the courts started receiving new non-emergency Applications by email and started to allow pre- pandemic scheduled court appearances to move forward by video conference. For newApplications, although they can start the court process, as of now that's all they can do. For example; your lawyer can apply for your uncontested Divorce but your lawyer cannot get you a Divorce. It is good idea to get the time limits running for your Divorce, but don't schedule your second wedding. More news from the courts is expected early in July. Helsons LLP Barristers and Solicitors 132 Mill Street, Georgetown, Ontario L7G 2C6 Tel: (905) 877-5200 35 Mill Street East, Acton, Ontario L7J 1H1 Tel: (519) 929-9333 Email: info@helsons.ca Web: www.helsons.ca David J. Ashbee 2018 Large Business of the Year 1 Halton Hills Drive, Halton Hills, L7G 5G2 | 905-873-2600 | 1-877-712-2205 | haltonhills.ca The Town of Halton Hills invites applications from members of the public who are interested in serving on the Committee of Adjustment. The Committee of Adjustment requires two (2) new members to fill vacancies. Members of the public appointed to serve on a Town Board or Committee provide Council with a variety of diverse perspectives, specialized skills and expertise specific to the mandate of the public body they serve. As a member you represent Council and the community, and as well understand and are committed to the Corporation of the Town of Halton Hills' Core Values. The Committee of Adjustment • Consists of five (5) citizen members • Regular monthly meetings • Remuneration of $103.79 per member per meeting (2020 Rate) • To act as a decision-making body which considers applications for minor variances to the Town's Zoning By-laws and applications to sever parcels of land • Appointment is for a term that expires December 2022 Application Process: • Application for Committee can be found on haltonhills.ca/ joincommittees • Submit your application by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2020 to: Renée Brown Deputy Clerk - Legislation & Elections 1 Halton Hills Drive, Halton Hills, ON, L7G 5G2 905-873-2600, ext. 2333 Fax - 905-873-1431 reneeb@haltonhills.ca If you have any inquiries or if you wish to receive additional information, contact Renée Brown at 905-873-2600, ext. 2333 or reneeb@haltonhills.ca. Call for Applicants: Committee of Adjustment Plans are in the works to bring the Acton Farmers' Market back to the down- town core this summer with a variety of safety protocols. The Downtown Acton BIA is aiming for a June 18 opening date, with the mar- ket then running weekly on Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. outside the Acton Town Hall Centre. BIA co-ordinator Alex Hilson says he's been work- ing closely with the Georgetown Farmers' Mar- ket to work out the CO- VID-19 regulations that will be implemented, in- cluding limiting the num- ber of people in the market area and having a one-way system for foot traffic. "It will be very similar to any other store environ- ment," he said. Hilson added that it's been challenging to keep up with the health regula- tions, and secure enough vendors to run the market. "The community and vendors have asked for it though, and we're going to do everything we possibly can to make it happen," he said. "We appreciate every- one's patience as we work through this challenging time." For more information, visit downtownacton.ca. ACTON FARMERS' MARKET SET FOR RETURN NEWS The Acton Farmers' Market runs Thursdays on Willow Street North. Torstar file photo