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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, December 5, 2013 | 10 Vigil at Sheridan Dec. 6 to speak out against abuse and violence On Dec. 6, 1989 an armed man entered the École Polytechnique in Montreal and separated the male and female students. He ultimately shot and killed 14 female students and wounded another 14 victims. The shooter's academic application had been turned down by the college and he blamed "feminist" women for taking up classroom space. This year, Sheridan College, in conjunction with Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Services (SAVIS) of Halton, will hold a vigil at the Trafalgar campus at 2 p.m., tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 6). It will commemorate murdered women and commit to continuing the work to end violence against women. Although 14 years have passed, the issue of gendered violence remains a significant concern, according to SAVIS of Halton. "Gendered violence is an issue of power and control that reinforces inequalities between men and women," said SAVIS executive director Kathryn Baker-Reed. While SAVIS of Halton provides services to all survivors of violence (women, men and members of the trans community), anniversaries such as Dec. 6 provide opportunity to raise awareness that partner abuse and sexual violence happens disproportionately to women, according to SAVIS. If anyone needs information or support, they can call 905-825-3622, 1-877-268-8416, or the 24-hour support/crisis line at 905-875-1555. SAVIS offers free counselling for individuals, support groups, and an extensive anti-violence/ safety education program for businesses, agencies and community groups. Halton.ca 311 Please contact us as soon as possible if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. Dundas Street (Regional Road 5) Class Environmental Assessment Study From Neyagawa Boulevard (Regional Road 4) to Oak Park Boulevard Town of Oakville PR-2550A Class Environmental Assessment Study Notice of Study Completion Study Halton Region has completed a Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study to address future travel demands on Dundas Street (Regional Road 5) from Neyagawa Boulevard (Regional Road 4) to Oak Park Boulevard, within the Town of Oakville. The study has been conducted in compliance with Schedule C of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (October 2000, amended 2007 & 2011), which is approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. Taking into consideration the comments that were received from the Town of Oakville, regulatory agencies and the public, Halton Region is recommending a preferred design which includes the widening of Dundas Street to a sixlane urban cross section to provide for the long-term transition to Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) by 2031. This study provides an opportunity to develop multimodal transportation improvements along Dundas Street which includes enhancement as an attractive corridor for pedestrians and cyclists, integrating new and existing land uses with heritage and natural features. Comments Further information may be obtained by contacting Mr. Jeffrey Reid, Project Manager, Halton Region, 905-825-6000 ext. 7920. Please provide any written comments to Halton Region by Monday January 13, 2014 (within 45 days of this Notice). If concerns regarding this project cannot be resolved in discussion with Halton Region, a person or party may request that the Minister of Environment make an order for the project to comply with Part II of the Environmental Assessment Act (referred to as a Part II Order). Requests for a Part II Order must be received by the Minister, at the address below by Monday, January 13, 2014. A copy of the request must also be sent to the Region's Project Manager. If no request is received by Monday, January 13, 2014, Halton Region intends to proceed with detailed design and construction of this project as outlined in the ESR. Minister of the Environment Environmental Approvals Branch 2 St. Clair Avenue West, Floor 12A Toronto ON M4V 1L5 Process The Environmental Study Report (ESR) has been prepared to document the planning, public consultation and decision making process undertaken for this study. By this Notice, the ESR is being placed on the public record for a 45day review period in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Class EA. Subject to comments received as a result of this Notice and the receipt of necessary approvals, Halton Region intends to proceed with the detailed design and widening of Dundas Street as documented in the ESR. The ESR is available for review at the following locations: Clerk's Department Regional Municipality of Halton 1151 Bronte Road Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 (905) 825-6000 Monday ­ Friday: 8:30 a.m. ­ 4:30 p.m. Oakville Public Library White Oaks Branch 1070 McCraney St. East Oakville, Ontario L6H 2R6 (905) 815-2038 Monday ­ Thursday: 9:30 a.m. ­ 8:30 p.m. Friday ­ Saturday: 9:30 a.m. ­ 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 1:00 p.m. ­ 5:00 p.m. Clerk's Department Town of Oakville 1225 Trafalgar Road Oakville, Ontario L6H 0H3 (905) 845-6601 Monday ­ Friday: 8:30 a.m. ­ 4:30 p.m. Oakville Public Library Central Branch 120 Navy Street Oakville, Ontario L6J 2Z4 (905) 815-2042 Monday ­ Thursday: 9:30 a.m. ­ 9:00 p.m. Friday ­ Saturday: 9:30 a.m. ­ 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 1:00 p.m. ­ 5:00 p.m. www.halton.ca/EAprojects 061213