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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, August 21, 2014 | 8 Smart meters blamed for unexplained fires not installed locally Oakville Hydro confirmed last week that a particular type of smart meter, which has been making headlines for catching fire in Saskatchewan, was not installed anywhere in town. Amanda Kennedy, vice-president for the local utility, stated in a press release that while Oakville Hydro has more than 60,000 Sensus meters in its distribution area none are the Sensus Generation 3.3 meters blamed for more than 10 unexplained fires. She also pointed out that Oakville Hydro has not heard any reports of smart meters catching fire in Oakville since the company began installing them in 2009. In a press release issued earlier this month, Sensus said their smart meter investigation pointed to the fires being the result of contributing external factors such as water intrusion due to holes in the meter boxes, hot socket conditions in the meter box and over voltage in the distribution system. They said these incidents underscore the critical importance of careful meter installation procedures. Kennedy said Oakville Hydro's meter technicians and power line staff are well trained in The board has confirmed that no utilities in Ontario use the Sensus Generation 3.3 meters, the model used in Saskatchewan. Ontario Energy Board smart meter installation and follow strict procedures. The Ontario Energy Board, the Province's electricity regulator, also released a statement concerning these meters on Aug. 11. "The Ontario Energy Board has gathered information on smart meter model types that are used by electricity distributors across Ontario. The board has confirmed that no utilities in Ontario, use the Sensus Generation 3.3 meters, the model used in Saskatchewan." Kennedy said Oakville Hydro would continue to monitor the findings emerging from Saskatchewan. 2014 municipal election candidate information session Thursday, September 4, 2014 Oakville Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Council Chamber 5­7 p.m. and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, will host a joint municipal election candidate information session to review the rules on campaign contributions, expenses and other requirements of the Municipal Elections Act. The nomination deadline is 2 p.m. on Friday, September 12, 2014. For more information on the election, visit elections.oakville.ca If you have any accessibility needs, please contact the Clerk's department by August 28, 2014 at elections@oakville.ca, by phone at 905-845-6601, ext. 6015 (TTY: 905-338-4200) or by lling out the accessible customer service form online at oakville.ca. If you are considering running in the 2014 municipal election, or if you have already registered, join us on Thursday, September 4 for an information session. The Town of Oakville, in partnership with the City of Burlington Times changing! Times are changing! New bus schedules schedules effective effectiveAugust August30. 30 New bus All Oakville Transit bus schedules are changing to coordinate service with GO Transit's new schedule for the Lakeshore West GO Train. Oakville Transit bus schedules are changing to meet the new Lakeshore GOor Train schedule. Rush hour, Whether you're a dailyWest commuter occasional rider, you'll want to check your new route schedule Saturday, August 30. midday or before weekends -- you'll have more time to make your connection. More time, less stress. More time, less stress. Details at oakvilletransit.ca. In addition to maintaining quick rush hour connections, the new schedules will give riders more time to make connections during off-peak hours. For more information, visit oakvilletransit.ca. @oakvilletransit Public notice of pesticide use We're keeping Oakville beautiful! We're keeping Oakville beautiful! Neyagawa Boulevard, Reynolds Street, Robinson Street, Neyagawa Boulevard, Reynolds Street, Robinson Street, Third Third Line, Thomas Street, Trafalgar Road and Upper The Town of Oakville will will be using the the pesticide Finalsan Pro Pro The Town of Oakville be using pesticide Finalsan Line, Thomas Street, Trafalgar Road and Upper Middle Road Middle Road within the Town of Oakville. Commercial Concentrate -- active ingredient Soap (ammonium Commercial Concentrate -- active ingredient Soap (ammonium within the Town of Oakville. soap fatty acids), Reg. 30012 under Control soap of of fatty acids), Reg. No.No. 30012 under the the PestPest Control Application will begin May 1, weather permitting, and Application started May 1, and will continue until October Products (Canada) to control weeds in shrub beds Products ActAct (Canada) ---- to control weeds in shrub beds on on continue until October 10, 2014. For more information, 10, 2014. For more information, contact ServiceOakville roadsides and in parks along following roadways: Allan roadsides and in parks along the the following roadways: Allan contact Service Oakville at 905-845-6601. Collect callsat will be Street, Bronte Road, Church Street, Cornwall Road, Dorval 905-845-6601. Collect calls will be accepted from individuals accepted from individuals calling long distance. Street, Bronte Road, Church Street, Cornwall Road, Dorval Drive, Dunn Street, East Street, Jones Street, Kerr Street, Drive, Dunn Street, East Street, Jones Street, Kerr Street, calling long distance. 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