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Town can raise cash without selling historic property: mayor continued from p.1 should remain protected for public use," stated Mayor Rob Burton, who put forward the motion during the council meeting. "While it will be necessary to monetize some of the property the Town owns in the downtown to make new cultural facilities more affordable to taxpayers, we can do this without selling the historic Centennial Square," he stated in a release last Wednesday (March 23). Council won't be taking action on the Downtown Cultural Hub plan until later this spring. The decision was deferred in the fall so council could consider more feedback from residents and review information it requested from staff. "The Downtown Cultural Hub project will likely be the most significant investment in public infrastructure in our community," stated Community Development Commissioner Jane Clohecy in a release. "We need to provide the public and council with as much information as possible to assist them in making their decision." Over the next six to eight weeks, the Town will be conducting a telephone and online public opinion survey to gather input on 3 | Thursday, March 31, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com While it may be necessary to monetize some of the property the Town owns in the downtown to make new cultural facilities more affordable to taxpayers, we can do this without selling the historic Centennial Square. Mayor Rob Burton Oakville the Downtown Cultural hub from residents across the town. Staff will also be providing council with public input received on the Downtown Oakville Growth Area Review, which is looking at how the downtown can grow in a manner that preserves its historic character while bringing in enough new growth to ensure the long-term vitality of the area. Further information will also be provided to council on how to move forward with the cultural facilities in partnership with public and private groups, a release states. For more information on the Town's Down- Residents are reminded advance voting for the Ward 2 by-election began yesterday (March 30). The actual by-election will take place Monday, April 11 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Eligible voters can vote at any one voting location on voting day including: · Oakville Seniors Recreation Centre; · Sir John Colborne Centre for Seniors; · St. Joseph Elementary School; · The Kensington; · YMCA of Oakville. Advance voting took place yesterday and will be held again Saturday (April 2) from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Sir John Colborne Seniors Centre, 1565 Old Lakeshore Rd. W., and at the Oakville Se- Advance voting is on in Ward 2 New Patients Are ALWAYS Welcome niors Recreation Centre, 263 Kerr St. For more information on voter qualifications, voting locations, and acceptable forms of identification, visit elections.oakville.ca. inside today's Spotlight Travel Health Beaver www.insideHALTON.com For home delivery & customer service call 905-631-6095, 5300 Harvester Rd., Burlington New subscriptions call 905-631-6095 or subscribe online at www.oakvillebeaver.com il e y& Cosm *All flyers not necessarily delivered to all homes ti C 6 34 36 Arts Sports Classified 38 40 43 Ashley Furniture, Pharmasave, Metro, Jenkins Agency, M&M Meats, IDA, Lastmans' Bad Boy, Rabba, Real Canadian Superstore, No Frills, Lowes Canada, Tile Shoppe, FreshCo, Harvey's, Food Basics, Dell, Husqvarna, Home Outfitters, Fortinos, JYSK Bed & Bath, Shoppers Drug Mart, Monastery Bakery & Deli, Walmart, Rexall Pharma Plus, Michael's, Canadian Tire, Michael Hill, Mark's Work Wearhouse, Staples, Walking on a Cloud, Sleep Country, McKesson, Home Depot, Best Buy, PartSource, Leon's, The Brick, Brick Mattress, Longo's, Sears, Sobeys TruGreen, Hudson's Bay Co. · Evening & Weekend Appointments Available · Female Dentist Available · Same Day Appointments · Same Day Emergency · Walk-in Service · Family & Cosmetic Dentistry · Insurance Billed Directly · Digital X-Rays · Sedation for Children & Adults Call today to book your appointment Dr. Manchanda www.doctor4teeth.com 905-339-1666 l EL T C E Ward 2 Resident Ruth Anne Ward M c2A uley Councillor What can Town Council do for you? Authorized by the official agent for Ruth Anne McAuley, 2016 m Fa 627 Lyons Lane, Suite 100 Oakville, ON Strong vision for Kerr Street & Downtown Concerned about traffic & growth Will protect our neighbourhoods Progress within a framework of fiscal responsibility www.RuthAnneForOakville.com