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in si de ha lto n. co m O ak vi lle B ea ve r | T hu rs da y, A pr il 25 ,2 01 9 | 20 Meeting to be held on May 15, 2019 at 7 p.m. Halton District School Board, J.W. Singleton Centre, 2050 Guelph Line, Burlington Take notice that at its meeting scheduled for May 15, 2019, the Halton District School BoardTake notice that at its meeting scheduled for May 15, 2019, the Halton District School BoardT (the "Board") proposes to pass a by-law that will amend the Halton District School Board Education Development Charges By-law, 2018 (the "2018 By-law"), which came into effect on July 4, 2018. The schedule of education development charges now imposed by the 2018 By-law is as follows: Charge on residential development: $4,364.00 per dwelling unit Charge on non-residential development: $1.11 per square foot ($11.94 per square metre) of gross floor area The proposed amending by-law will increase the education development charge on residential development to the following amounts per dwelling unit for the periods set out below: (i) May 20, 2019 to July 3, 2019 - $4,664.00; (ii) July 4, 2019 to July 3, 2023 - $4,892.00 The proposed amending by-law will not increase the education development charge on non-residential development. The proposed amending by-law will extend the term of the 2018 By-law from July 3, 2019 to July 3, 2023. The 2018 By-law applies to all lands in the Regional Municipality of Halton. Accordingly, a key map showing the location of the land subject to the 2018 By-law is not provided as part of this notice. Should the Board pass an amending by-law on May 15, 2019, collection of education development charges pursuant to the 2018 By-law, as amended, will commence on May 20, 2019. A copy of the proposed amending by-law, the education development charge background study prepared in connection with the 2018 By-law, and information concerning the proposed amendment are available on request during regular business hours at the Board's administrative offices, 2050 Guelph Line, Burlington, Ontario, and on the Board's website at www.hdsb.ca. If a person wishes to address the Board at the May 15, 2019 Board meeting, they are requested to advise the Board on or before noon on Monday, May 13, 2019. Submissions and requests to address the Board as delegations at the Board meeting should be submitted in writing to: Gail Gortmaker, Manager, Director's Office, Halton District School Board, (905) 335-3663, ext. 3296; gortmakerg@hdsb.ca Any comments or requests for further information regarding this matter may be directed to Domenico Renzella, General Manager of Planning, Halton District School Board at (905) 335-3663, ext. 3375; renzellad@hdsb.ca. Notice of ProposedAmendment to Education Development Charges By-law The Canadian Cancer Society believes no one diagnosed with cancer should have to face it alone. As the only nationwide charitable organization with over 70 offices located in communities across the country, our support services and game-changing research help Canadians affected by cancer live their lives more fully. So join us at Relay For Life where you'll walk to raise funds that help us continue our life-saving work. 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Now, he's the Friday and Saturday night reason that Cuba's Restaurant is jam-packed with people who enjoy a good time and a little dancing. Martinez can do it all: Traditional Cuban music, Latin beats, opera, rock, love songs, comedy and more. "I call myself a chame- leon," he laughed The versatile entertainer turns Cuba's Restaurant in- to a Cuban nightclub. Cus- tomers quickly get to know each other and many leave with new friends at the end of an evening. "When he starts singing, everyone in here - their mouths drop; he's amazing," Connie said. Connie, who's the main server also prepares Cuban cocktails that Cuba-lovers know are going to hit the spot. Cuban coffee is anoth- er specialty, along with Cu- ban beer, brewed specifical- ly for the restaurant. FOOD AND DRINK CUBA'S RESTAURANT IN OAKVILLE - TASTE, ENTERTAINMENT OF ISLAND LIFE JULIE SLACK jslack@metroland.com Cuba's Restaurant in Oakville serves authentic Cuban food like this dish of Masa de Cerdo (cubed pork), with rice and beans and tostones (plantains). Julie Slack photo ADDRESS: 2444 Lakeshore Rd. W. CONTACT: 905-973-4709 www.cubasrestaurant. party HOURS: Tuesday to Thursday, 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, 4 p.m. .to 2 a.m. Saturday Salsa, 12 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday Funday, noon to 9 p.m.