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26 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday May 14, 1999 Business To reach this section call 845-3824 Fax:337-5567 Building permits up 34% Residential construction leads the way Applications for building per­mits in Oakville during the first four months of 1999 have increased 34% over the same period last year. Residential permit applications are up 43% compared to last year's figures. The Town issued 179 residential permits in April with a construction value of $90,623,788. The Town received 301 new residential permit applications in April with a con­ struction value of $125,380,113. The year-to-date construction value for all permit applications amounts to $192,713,125 at the end of the first quarter. "We've had an incredibly busy few months, and we're getting per­ mits out as fast as possible relative to the tremendous demand. There is more emphasis on new residential v ' housing than last year at this time," Ron Foy, director of building ser­ vices says. The increase can be attributed to a high market demand and the spillover from last year's strike in the residential construction industry which lasted almost 10 weeks. There have also been a number of commercial and industrial starts, which bodes well for Oakville's economic future. Commercial and industrial building permit applica­ tions issued by the Town in the month of April totalled 29 with a construction value of $48,820,500. "Low interest rates and Oakville's unique character -- a small town in a country-like setting have maintained the steady demand for Oakville as a place to live," says Mayor Ann Mulvale. In addition to issuing permits, the Town's building department also inspects construction sites up to the time of occupancy to ensure standards are met to the Ontario Building Code, and other applicable laws.WORLD OF WORK1 IT'S M M m JOBS M ! WOT DO YOU NEED? • Employment Opportunities & Information • Job Postings • Educational / Skills Upgrading Opportunities & Information • Resource Assistance • Career Resources and Informafion WORLD OF W O R r HAS IT ALL! RRING COPIES OF YOUR RESUME! Coining 10... Glen Abbey Recreation Centre Wednesday, May 19 12 noon - 8 pm Thursday, May 20 10 a m - 8 pm Produced by-. Burlington Post The Oakville Beaver K elly A lexander COMMUNICATIONS INC. 1 + 1 Human Resources Developpement des Development Canada ressources humaines Canada H ,TS Canada FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 9 0 5 -6 3 4 -7 7 3 6 TOLL FREE 1 -8 7 7 * 2 5 0 * 4 5 5 6 Photo by Barrie Erskine Carmi Cimicata, pres, of the Ontario Community Council on Impaired Driving (left) joins Janetta Lavery, Beer Store pres. Pat Bartholomew, and Mayor Ann Mulvale in publicizing the Beer Stores' Arrive Alive Drive Sober promotion. Beer Store bottle drive Saturday aimed at impaired driving awareness Oakville Beer Stores will also be among those in only 14 Ontario communities to take part in a May 15th fund-raising bottle drive. The Arrive Alive Drive Sober summer- long awareness campaign, organized by the Ontario Community Council on Impaired Driving (OCCID) is entering its 10th year. "The start of the season each May tradi­ tionally brings sunshine, barbecues and long weekends at the cottage and campgrounds," said Carmi Cimicata, OCCID president. "Unfortunately, it also represents the start of the worst time of the years for impaired dri­ ving collisions. We are pleased to once again have the opportunity to partner with The Beer Store to raise awareness at this critical time of year. This partnership allows us to rach a large number of people while raising funds that will be used to make our communities safer." Beer Store President Pat Bartholomew said the company is proud to continue the program sponsorship. "At The Beer Store, we take seriously our commitment to promoting responsible use. We care about the communities in which we operate. Partnering with OCCID provides The Beer Store with a platform to remind our cus­ tomers to make our roads safer by acting responsibly if they choose to drink. Together we are reminding the public of alternatives to driving impaired: Plan ahead, be a designated driver, take a cab, call home or stay overnight." All proceeds raised from the month-long fundraiser go towards 1999 Arrive Alive Drive Sober educational and promotional ini­ tiatives to raise awareness. According to OCCID, impaired driving is still responsible for 42% of all traffic fatalities and 77% of all boating fatalities. Beginning May 1st, Oakville Beer Stores will distribute Arrive Alive Drive Sober pass­ ports that promote responsible use. They also provide information about home hosting and civil liability, impaired driving consequences, Operation Lookout and a 'call me' card that can be carried inside a driver's license to be used to provide a safe ride home. Beer Store patrons are also being encour­ aged to make a donation to this year's cam­ paign by dropping some loose change into specially-designed coin boxes that will be on counters throughout May. Last year, about $19,000 was realized from the program. M&MMeat Shops barbecue for Crohn's & Colitis Foundation M & M Meat Shops will celebrate its Charity BBQ Day for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada (CCFC) on Sat., May 15th. Hockey legend, Bobby Orr, is appearing in public service announcements and on posters with 14-year-old CCFC spokesperson Brent Hickey. Organizers have set a fundraising target of $650,000 for the 11th annual event. To date, the M & M Meat Shops Charity BBQ Day for CCFC has raised $3.3-million for medical research into inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). As the largest funder of IBD research in Canada, the CCFC invests hundreds of thou­ sands of dollars annually into finding the cause of and cure for IBD. "Our goal is to invest $2- million a year into medical research by the year 2000," says Michael Howorth, national execu­ tive director of CCFC. "With the help of M & M Meat Shops, which has the complete backing of its suppliers, franchisees, and customers, we are well on our way to achieving both that goal and an even bigger one: finding the cure." On May 15th, for a minimum donation of $2 at any of the M & M stores, the public will receive either a hamburger or hot dog, a drink, and a bag of Humpty Dumpty potato chips. All proceeds go directly to CCpC.