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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, May 1, 2014 | 18 continued from p.14 said allowing more students to get on school buses would "take many kids" away from walking in the area of dangerous intersections. And, if the distance-to-stop-criteria for Halton Proposed changes would see French immersion buses make more stops public board elementary French Immersion students attending HDSB schools was reduced to the recommended 0.80 km, the estimated extra cost will be $31,625. It would result in no increase in the number of students receiving transportation services but bus routes may be longer for French Immersion students, as buses make more frequent stops. Those additional costs would be shared on a proportional route-by-route, board-by- board basis. "This harmonization will simplify scheduling and routing for the HSTS as well as providing flexibility for the integration of routes," stated the report to the public school board. Halton.ca 311 Please contact us as soon as possible if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. Upcoming Business Seminars and Programs Starting a Small Business Seminar: A general overview of the things you will need to consider, along with the resources to help you succeed. Covers structure, registrations, regulations, licences, taxes and financing options. Wednesday, May 14 Halton Hills Public Library, Georgetown Branch Wednesday, June 11 Milton Public Library, Main Library Small Business Financing and Insurance: A general overview of financing and insurance needs for small business. Halton Region Administration Building Your Business Plan: Learn how to write a plan to guide your business and take away examples of templates. Halton Hills Public Library, Georgetown Branch Getting Started Information Session: A one hour overview of all the rules and regulations you need to know if you are starting a business in Halton. Staff will guide you through a checklist for starting a new business. The sessions are casual, informative small groups of five or less. Every Tuesday 9:00 ­ 10:00 a.m. Halton Regional Centre, Small Business Centre Free, but registration is required. Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) ­ General Information Session: A one hour overview of the CYBF financing program, including a review of the application process and evaluation and eligibility criteria. Canadian Youth Business Foundation provides financing based on character and a great business plan of up to $15,000 for young entrepreneurs between 18 and 39 years of age who are looking to start their own full-time small business. 10:00 ­ 11:00 a.m. Halton Regional Centre, Small Business Centre Free, but registration is required. Starter Company Program ­ General Information Session: A one hour overview of the program, including a review of the application process and eligibility criteria. Starter Company program is an entrepreneurship program geared to help youth between the ages of 18 ­ 29 start a small business, by providing training and business skills development, mentorship and guidance from local business professionals and where eligible, a micro-grant of up to $5,000 to help kick-start a new business, expand an existing business or buy a business. Registration and pre-payment for all seminars is required as seating is limited. For more information on these events including registration details contact Halton Region. Halton Small Business Centre Special Waste Drop-off Day To make the recycling of household hazardous waste and electronic waste more convenient for residents, Halton Region holds Special Waste Drop-off Days throughout the year. Special Waste Drop-off Days are for Halton residents only. No commercial waste. Date Saturday, May 3, 2014 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location Halton Regional Centre 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville north of QEW, south of Upper Middle Road Halton residents may drop off the following household materials free of charge: Household Hazardous Waste Electronic waste Acceptable materials acids (rust remover) aerosol cans (full or partially full) automotive liquids (antifreeze, motor oil and filters) batteries (household & car) bleach cosmetics & pharmaceuticals fluorescent lights (compact bulbs & tubes) fertilizers fuels (must leave container) garden chemicals household cleaners medications mercury containing devices paint (full or partially full) pesticides pool chemicals propane tanks & other pressurized containers solvents stains varsol Acceptable materials computers stereos phones TVs VCRs DVD players computer monitors printers cell phones cameras computer batteries Unacceptable materials appliances vacuums scrap metal Other unacceptable materials Commercial waste, tires, reuse materials (clothing, etc.), and scrap metal. If you are unsure whether an item will be accepted at a Special Waste Drop-off Day, contact Halton Region by dialing 311. Visit Halton.ca/hhw for information about year round drop off options for household hazardous waste. Visit Halton.ca/ewaste for information about year round drop off options for electronic waste. Unacceptable materials needles, syringes and lancets asbestos commercial and industrial hazardous waste PCBs radioactive waste bio-medical waste explosives and ammunition Get connected at www.haltonsmallbusiness.ca First Responders' Day & Emergency Preparedness Week: Prevent. Protect. Prepare. May 1 is First Responders' Day kicking off Emergency Preparedness Week from May 4-11. Please join me in thanking Halton Regional Police Service, Halton Region Paramedic Services and local fire departments for making Halton Region a safe place to live. Together the first responders promote the three `Ps' related to safety: Prevent. Protect. Prepare. They are hoping Halton residents will do their part to prevent harm, protect each other, and be prepared for emergencies. To find out more about what you can do to prepare for emergencies visit Halton.ca/beprepared. Halton Regional Meeting Schedule May 7 May 20 May 21 May 21 Gary Carr Regional Chair 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Regional Council­cancelled Health & Social Services Cmte. Planning & Public Works Cmte. Administration & Finance Cmte. 010514 Meetings can be viewed at Halton.ca/meetings