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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, April 10, 2014 | 8 Firepits deserve a second look Residents with outdoor fireplaces or pits may want to take a second look at the Town of Oakville bylaw that regulates open air burning in town. An amendment to the rules got a green light at Oakville Town council last week in the hope of answering issues raised about smoke. The Oakville Fire Department can now step in to address reports from residents of "significant smoke or odour from recreational fires," according to the amended bylaw. Smoke could be deemed a "public nuisance" if it is "creating negative health effects on neighbouring residents, infringing on the enjoyment of the use of neighbouring properties or generating false fire alarms," the bylaw states. The issue came to light last year when the Town received public complaints regarding excessive wood smoke from an outdoor fireplace located on a private property in north Oakville. A Town staff report revealed smoke from a fireplace was causing concern to a resident in the area. On July 8, 2013, council directed staff to report back on options to either increase the setback requirements under the open burning bylaw or ban open air burning in urban areas. After discussion at council last Monday, and at see Fire on p.10 S U O U T VIR OM t Run for W r a M programs at g u h r lt D a s e r h e l p a p t o n h e g in the S g women's m in t r o p p Participatin u s , e her purpos part of a hig ar Memorial Hospital. falg Oakville Tra Job Searching? We can help. One-on-one support from our professional staff can assist you with: · Updating your resume and cover letter · Improving your interview skills · Defining your career goals · Second Career funding information IGHER H N E V E H G I NER'S H N U R K O O T ou're WE EN means y For more information, call 905.845.1157 X 121 or visit: thecentre.on.ca Building a better future This Employment Ontario service is funded in part by the Government of Canada. Built By Sunday, June 1, 2014 Abbey Park High School, Oakville 5K Run/Walk 10K Run/Walk 1K Little Steps WA30 RR YEA AN R TY ! Event in support of Glen Abbey Rec Centre April 11-12 COME SEE US AT THE Oakville Lifestyle Home Show · Meet Sales Experts · View the product · Come check us out! 905.973.8022 877.707.7427