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in si de ha lto n. co m O ak vi lle B ea ve r | T h u rs d a y , Ja n u a ry 1 1 ,2 0 1 8 |12 NEWS Oakville recognized for top Culture Days celebration Oakville's 2017 three-day celebration of arts and cul­ ture has been ranked as one of the top Culture Days events in the country. In December the non­ profit organization, Culture Days, released its annual Top Ten Cities and Towns list in which it ranked Oak­ ville fourth among munici­ palities with populations of 50,000 to 499,000. Milton took the top spot followed by London and Richmond, B.C. Burlington took ninth place. "On behalf of council, I'd like to congratulate every­ one in organizing such a successful and widely rec­ ognized event," said Oak­ ville Mayor Rob Burton in a press release. Rankings were based on the number of activities held in each community. Oakville's celebration ran from Sept. 29 to Oct. 1, and featured 62 activities, performances, hands-on workshops and exhibitions. Residents had the oppor­ tunity to explore music, dance, visual arts and thea­ tre at multiple locations in­ cluding Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cul­ tural Centre, Towne Square, Oakville Public Li­ brary, Bronte Village, Lions Valley, the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts and Oakville Galleries. Culture Days is a grass­ roots, nation-wide move­ ment that aims to raise awareness, participation and engagement in the arts and cultural life of Canadi­ an communities. For more information about the Town's Culture Days festivities, visit www.oakville.ca. Riziero Verto lli/ Metroland Media Scottish Dance Demonstration and Workshop Oakville Scottish Country Dance at Towne Square. Part of Culture Days. Lei Li and Jianping Zhang gave the dance a try. P <3 O A K V I L L E Are you a pet owner, rescue organization or interested in anim al welfare? We are updating the Animal Control By-law Community Services Committee (CSC) Meeting Monday, January 22 at 7 p.m. Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Bronte Room We have reviewed our current animal control regulations in Oakville and have an updated approach to present to Council. Interested rescue organizations, foster home owners, pet owners and the public are invited to attend the CSC meeting to learn more. The report will be presented to Town Council on January 29, 2018. More information about the proposed by-law including the staff report is available at oakville.ca. oakville.ca Can't make the committee meeting? Send us your comments by email at enforcementservices@oakville.ca. Accessibility needs If you can attend the meeting on January 22 and have accessibility needs, please contact Margaret Boswell by January 17 at 905-845-6601, ext. 3350 (TTY: 905-338-4200), email margaret.boswell@oakville.ca, or by filling out the accessible feedback form on oakville.ca. Hydro line clearing and construction Open House Tuesday, January 16, 6 to 8 p.m. Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road Hydro line clearing and pole construction begins this January in east Oakville (Zone 3). The town's professional contractor will prune trees on behalf of Oakville Hydro to ensure safe clearance around hydro lines and to minimize safety hazards and power outages. Oakville Hydro will also coordinate pole construction with the line clearing program in this area. Trees are pruned to the Electrical Safety Authority's (ESA) industry standard of providing a minimum three- metre (10-foot) clearance. In rare instances, trees growing too close to hydro lines may require removal when the clearance standard cannot be achieved using acceptable pruning practices. In some situations, the town must prune or remove privately owned trees if they are growing too close to hydro lines. In cases where hydro lines are located in rear yards, Oakville Hydro has an easement through the property which allows the arborist to access the tree. Be informed: Join us for a public open house where you can ask questions of Oakville Hydro staff and Town of Oakville Forestry Services staff. Information on the town's Woodlands Hazard Abatement program will also be available. If you have any accessibility needs, please contact ServiceOakville at 905-845-6601 or email serviceoakville@oakville.ca. More information on tree pruning around hydro lines can be found at oakvillehydro.com or oakville.ca. -- if .... - i ;ic~' 2000 6,000___ 6000 Do you provide arborist, tree services or landscaping services w ithin the Town of Oakville? Learn more! Community Services Committee (CSC) Meeting Monday, January 22 at 7 p.m. Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Bronte Room We have reviewed arborist, arboricultural, tree company and landscaping company licensing in Oakville and have a proposed approach to present to Council. Arborists and companies providing tree services (including landscapers) and the public are invited to attend the CSC meeting to learn more. The report will be presented to Town Council on January 29, 2018. More information about the proposed by-law including the staff report is available at oakville.ca. Can't make the committee meeting? Send us your comments by email at enforcementservices@oakville.ca. Accessibility needs If you can attend the meeting on January 22 and have accessibility needs, please contact Margaret Boswell by January 17 at 905-845-6601, ext. 3350 (TTY: 905-338-4200), email margaret.boswell@oakville.ca, or by filling out the accessible feedback form on oakville.ca. http://www.oakville.ca mailto:enforcementservices@oakville.ca mailto:margaret.boswell@oakville.ca mailto:serviceoakville@oakville.ca mailto:enforcementservices@oakville.ca mailto:margaret.boswell@oakville.ca 12 NEWS Oakville recognized for top Culture Days celebration P OAKVILLE We are updating the Animal Control By-law Can't make the committee meeting? Accessibility needs Be informed: Learn more! Can't make the committee meeting? Accessibility needs