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e NEWS = LOCAL NEIGHBOURHOODS AMONG BEST 3IN CANADA TO RAISE KIDS: REPORT hursday, 2 2 LOUIE ROSELLA © lrosella@metroland.com Pon Two Oakville and Burlington ‘@ neighbourhoods have cracked 3 the top 10 list of best neighbour- & hoods in Canada to raise kids. Real estate firm Zoocasa re- cently released the list. “When it comes to raising a family, choosing the right neigh- bourhood is crucial. Canada of- fers a plethora of family-friendly communities that prioritize safe- ty, affordability, quality educa- tion and a strong sense of com- offer an affordable cost of living,” the report states. "Palmer is close to numerous parks, playgrounds, public and Catholic schools and other family-oriented amenities as well as having convenient ac- cess to Toronto and Hamilton." lin; $1,127,685 in May 2023 according COMMUNITY HALTON TECH TEACHER EARNS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD Wade Richardson, teacher and Ontario Youth Aj ton District School Board, has re- fetime Membership Award from the Ontario Council for Technology Education (OCTE). The award recognizes an indi- vidual who has made a “substan- tial contribution to advancing Technological Education in On- the country were picked in terms of cost of living, safety, schools, family activities and more, Zoo- casa said. The report lists the Palmer neighbourhood i in Burlington as mpar the! (Greater Toronto Area) cities, neighbourhoods in Burlington € 8 : 3 £& tario through work with the On- to the Realtors Association of | tario Council for Technology Ed- Hamilton-Burli ti a dedicated period of The Westmount area of Oak- | time." ville also made the list. "It is so satisfying to know the “Pop with families, West- | difference that we, as an organi- mount has highly regarded pub: zation, have made to furthering lic and Private schools, pumer- technological education i in Onta- ous park: cilities | rio, and I'm and offers quick font “options played a part in that cromesiae 30 tp baad Zoocasa states. Home type: om bunga- lows to large detached Proper- ties, giving families a range of op- portunities. The average price for a home in Oakville was $1,554,259 in 2023 according to the erento Re- gional Real Estate Board. many talented, dedicated and de- voted Professionals," said Rich- ardso! ISB photo Wade Richardson with his itetime achievement award. ly the chair. He has worked on many pro- jects with OCTE over the years to support technological education. Some of the vee have been creating supporting resources Over the years, Richardson for teachers, each as lesson plans has worked in many and studenti resoure- the executives poard forOCTE,in- es. cluding c organizer, Richardson's commitment to Stakeholder r relations and OYAP representative, and he is current- START PLANNING YOUR VISIT! Visit advancing technological educa- tion, not just in Halton but across the province, has been exempla- ry, said Nick Frankovich, HDSB superintendent of education. “He collaborates with his de- partment to ensure secondary program colleagues have a voice in supporting technological edu- cation, and they couldn't be hap- pier for Wade. He has accomplished this as a teacher and system-lead to the benefit of countless students, and we extend our congratulations to bin for this provincial recogni- voichardson connected OCTE organizations with consistent messaging and advocacy through opportunities, such as the Minis- try of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development Youth Advisory initiative, whic led to important policy changes for education, including the in- troduction the compulsory technological education credit for all Ontario students," accord- ing to OCTE, which added: "The future of OCTE and tech ed in the rovince are in great hands with the leadership that Wade offers." for tickets!