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17 · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, October 8, 2009 Change in the Proportion of Visible Minorities {B, 34%} In 2006, 18% of Oakville's population was made up of visible minorities, an increase of 38.5% since 2001. The largest visible minority groups are South Asian and Chinese. Five Year Growth in Youth {A, 31%} Between 2001 and 2006, the number of youth aged 13 to 19 in Oakville increased 23%. Over the same time period, the number of youth aged 13 to 19 in Ontario increased 8%. Generational Status {B, 33%} In 2006, 37.5% of Oakville residents over the age of 15 were first generation Canadians, 25.0% were second generation Canadians, and 37.5% were third generation or more. Halton, by comparison, was made up of 30.2% first generation, 24.8% second generation, and 45.0% third generation. Graders' Priority - Charitable Donors as Proportion of Tax Filers {C, 31%} In 2007, 31.2% of Oakville tax filers reported giving charitable donations, a decrease of 9.6% since 2000. COMMUNITY PROFILE Halton Multicultural Council - Fostering mutual respect and understanding The Halton Multicultural Council is dedicated to enabling every individual, regardless of race or ethnic origin, to participate as full and active members of the community through fostering mutual respect and understanding of one another. Halton Multicultural Council assists the settlement and integration of newcomers by providing free services including settlement services, language training, housing, employment, interpretation, translation, anti-discrimination, youth training and organizational diversity training in the community. For more information, go to: www.halton-multicultural.org should feel a part of the and should be able to Suspended Solids in Waterways {B, 36%} Between 2006 and 2007, suspended sediment concentration in 16 Mile Creek decreased 15.3% (from 7.2 mg/L to 6.1 mg/L). The suspended sediment concentration should remain below 25 mg/L to maintain healthy aquatic life. People and the Waste Per Capita {C, 38%} Between 2003 and 2007, Oakville's waste diverted from landfills into recycling or re-use programs increased 1.7% (130 kg/person to 132.2 kg/person), while waste ending up in landfills decreased 6.8% (248.6 kg/person to 231.8 kg/person). Halton Region mandates that 60% of waste should be diverted from landfills. Based on the above numbers, the 2007 diversion rate was 57%. Trails Per Capita {A, 49%} Oakville has an average of 0.845 km of trails per 1,000 residents. Southern Ontario municipalities have an average of 0.4 km per 1,000 residents. Beach Closings {D, 61%} In 2007, Bronte Park Beach was closed due to poor water quality for 46% of the summer season, compared to no closings in 2005. 90th / 10th Percentile Income Ratio {D, 41%} In 2006, 10% of Oakville's lowest income residents made $28,400 or less, and 10% of highest income residents made $259,400 or more per year. This is the third highest gap between the rich and poor in the country among Vital Signs communities, after Toronto and Vancouver. should have standard Prevalence of Low Income Among Physically Limited Population Group {D, 57%} In 2006, 15% of the 22,140 people in Oakville who reported having physical difficulties or limitations in their daily activities were also living below the poverty line. Halton, by comparison, had 12.7% of residents with activity limitations living below the poverty line. Prevalence of Low Income Among Immigrants {D, 48%} In 2006, 13.7% of Oakville immigrants lived below the poverty line, compared to 9.7% of the total Oakville population. Prevalence of Low Income by Population Group {D, 51%} In 2005, 29.1% of people in Oakville who lived either alone or with unrelated roommates were earning below the poverty line, compared to 24.4% in Burlington and 17.6% in Milton. Rides Per Capita on Public Transit {D, 45%} Between 2005 and 2007 there was a decrease of 8.9% in the number of rides per capita (to 14.22) on Oakville Transit buses. As total boardings have increased since 2005, the decrease in rides per capita means that transit use has not kept pace with Oakville's population growth. People should be 2006 Rides per Capita on Public Transit Graders' Priority - Chloride Levels {D, 35%} Between 2006 and 2007, chloride levels in 16 Mile Creek increased 57% (to 157 mg/L). This was below the provincial guideline of 250 mg/L. Phosphorus and chloride at elevated levels can be toxic to freshwater organisms and prevent the proper growth of aquatic communities. COMMUNITY PROFILE Town of Oakville: Department of Environment - Protecting, restoring and enhancing Oakville's environment The Town of Oakville has developed an Environmental Strategic Plan to help protect and enhance the environment in Oakville. In 2008, the Department was directly involved in implementing over a 100 community awareness and outreach activities promoting the environment and stewardship. For more information, visit the Town of Oakville's website at www.oakville.ca of both and Graders' Priority - {D, 52%} In 2005, 9.4% of seniors in Oakville were living below the poverty line, compared to 10.9% in Burlington and 5.7% in Milton. COMMUNITY PROFILE United Way of Oakville (UWO) - Strengthening our community For more than 50 years, United Way of Oakville (UWO) has helped bring people and resources together to strengthen our community. UWO funds a network of over 30 human and social service agencies serving more than 30,000 people right here in our community. In addition, UWO's Training & Consulting Program provides staff and volunteers throughout the non-profit sector with low-cost professional development workshops and online e-learning. To find out more about the United Way of Oakville please visit www.uwoakville.org Graders' Priority - Activity Limitation by Age Group {D, 52%} In 2006, 48.5% of Oakville residents 65 or older faced difficulties or limitations in their daily activities. COMMUNITY PROFILE Oakville Transit - To be the transportation means of choice through innovative, creative, responsive and customer focused service delivery In September 2009, a new grid system service design was introduced to provide riders with more convenience, more choice and more connections than ever before. Other improvements include continuing to purchase low floor buses to make transit more accessible and use of bike racks on all the buses. New bus stop signs, new shelters and the completion of the Uptown Core Terminal will be introduced. A new terminal at Sheridan College, constructed in partnership with GO Transit and Sheridan, will improve connection opportunities and passenger amenities. Want to know more? Go to www.oakvilletransit.com/serviceplan.htm 2006 Rides per capita: 41.22 Windsor = 28.39 and 14.58 10.47 28.39 24.48 Oakville Burlington Brampton Mississauga Windsor Older Children Living at Home {C, 40%} Between 1996 and 2006, the number of adult children 25 years or older who were living at home with their parents increased by 58% in Oakville, compared to an increase of 44% across Halton. Median Income for Recent Immigrants {D, 46%} In 2006 in Oakville, the median individual income for a recent immigrant (someone who arrived in Canada between 2001 and 2006) was $17,393, compared to $37,702 for the general population. This compares to $29,335 for the general population in Ontario. Youth Unemployment {D, 59%} In 2006, 14.8% of youth aged 15 to 24 were unemployed, an increase of 25.4% since 2001. Recent Immigrant Youth and Children {C, 43%} In 2006 in Oakville, 42.2% of the 6,820 recent immigrants (arriving between 2001 and 2006) were under the age of 25, compared to 36.4% in the rest of Halton. Graders' Priority - Recent Immigrant Poverty Level {D, 51%} In 2006, 29.4% of recent immigrants in Oakville lived below the poverty line. The percentage of low-income immigrants becomes more pronounced as the period of immigration becomes more recent. COMMUNITY PROFILE Oak Park Moms and Tots Neighbourhood Centre - Connecting parents, grandparents, newcomers, caregivers and children within their own neighbourhood - for their own neighbourhood Last year, Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre served 430 families and 570 children. Thanks to support from the local community, Oak Park has created an inviting, barrier-free space for families to participate in a variety of programs. It has become a place where people gather to meet and support each other. The Centre is a reflection of the needs, talents and gifts of neighbours and friends so that it is relevant and inviting to the whole community. For more information about Oak Parks Moms and Tots Neighbourhood Centre visit their website at: www.oakparkmomsandtots.ca should have a successful adult, or newcomer