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19 | Thursday, November 5, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Halton Highlights 2015 Honouring our nation's heroes on Remembrance Day Remembrance Day is an opportunity to recognize the brave men and women who have fought to secure our rights and freedoms. It is through their selflessness that we are able to embrace cultural diversity, freedom of speech, democracy and the rule of law. While we pride ourselves on our ability to promote peace and acceptance, Remembrance Day reminds us that peace comes at a cost. Those who have served this country took great personal risks for the good of us all, demonstrating our nation's greatest strengths and values. Their actions and sacrifices are testaments of their hope for the future, and this hope helped form the vibrant, inclusive communities that we enjoy in Halton today. On November 11, please join us in thanking the veterans who have courageously served our country, as well as those who continue to serve. When you wear your poppy and observe a moment of silence on Remembrance Day, you honour the past as we look forward to a bright and peaceful future together. Gary Carr, Regional Chair November Keeping you informed by highlighting what makes Halton a great place to live. Youth entrepreneur event at Halton Region Small Business Centre November 17 Did you know the Halton Region Small Business Centre (SBC) offers youth entrepreneurship programs? Programs such as Starter Company and Futurpreneur help youth develop business skills and obtain training. This month, the SBC will be holding a special youth networking event on November 17 as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week (November 15-21). The event will feature past participants from the youth entrepreneurship programs and provide opportunities to meet with mentors. Halton is committed to growing the Regional economy and we know that helping young people start businesses today will add to our success in the future. Halton Region Small Business Centre offers expertise and advice on starting a small business, or managing and growing an existing one. You can find out more on the SBC's newly revamped web pages, which make it easier than ever to find information and resources. Visit haltonsmallbusiness.ca for more details. Fall yard waste reminders Fall is here and before we know it, winter will be upon us. With the blustery fall weather, many of us are spending time cleaning up our yards and preparing our outdoor spaces for the cold. Halton Region has services to help, and here are some tips and reminders: · Yard waste is collected once every other week, on the same day as your garbage, until December 11, 2015. · Only use paper yard waste bags or open, reusable, rigid containers labelled yard waste. Free labels can be ordered online at halton.ca/yardwaste or by dialing 311. · Brush must be tied in bundles no larger than 1.2 m x 0.6 m (4 ft x 2 ft) wide, with branches a maximum of 7.5 cm (3 inches in diameter). · For residents in Burlington and Oakville, loose leaf collection services are available. Please contact the City and the Town for more information. Acceptable fall yard waste includes leaves, sticks and twigs, outdoor plants (e.g., mums), tree trimmings, decorative cornstalks and pumpkins. Please remember to keep sod, soil and plastic flower/plant pots out of yard waste collection containers. For a complete list of acceptable materials and for more information, visit halton.ca/yardwaste or dial 311. Meetings at Halton Region 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville, L6M 3L1 Visit halton.ca/meetings for full schedule. Nov 12 9:30 a.m. Regional Council Please contact us as soon as possible if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. This page has been donated by this newspaper to communicate important information to Halton residents at no cost to taxpayers.