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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, Ju ne 25 ,2 02 0 | 18 ANewCemetery forHaltonRegion A new cemetery has opened to serve members of the Catholic community in Halton. Located at the corner of Bronte Road and Lower Base Line, Holy Family Cemetery covers 100 acres - with space for 5,000 graves, 200 cremation lots and niche columbarium space in the first phase of development. Th e Roman Ca t ho l i c E p i s c op a l Co r po r a t i o n o f t h e D i o c e s e o f H am i l t o n i n On t a r i oTh e Roman Ca t ho l i c E p i s c op a l Co r po r a t i o n o f t h e D i o c e s e o f H am i l t o n i n On t a r i o www.thecatholiccemeteries.ca For more information and to view a site plan, call 1-800-661-5985. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY We're hiring for positions in Regional long-term care homes Halton Region is looking to hire new graduates and experienced RNs, RPNs, PSWs and dietary aides for frontline casual positions at Regional long-term care homes. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for qualified individuals in our long-term care homes is more critical than ever before to care for our loved ones and keep our most vulnerable residents safe. As a Regional employee, you will be part of a progressive, service- focused and award winning employer with a diverse and inclusive work environment.We are also recognized as a Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) Best Practice Spotlight organization. Explore a rewarding position at one of our Regional long-term care homes. Apply today through our Careers Page on halton.ca. Meetings at Halton Region Regional Council meetings are taking place through web conferencing until further notice. Videos will be posted to halton.ca. Please contact us, as soon as possible, if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. 06 25 20 With the approach of CanadaWith the approach of CanadaW Day, the Town of Oakville is re- minding residents when and how fireworks can be used legally with-fireworks can be used legally with-f in the municipality. Okay. So, when is it okay for me to light up my fireworks? According to Bylaw 2009-056, a bylaw to regulate the discharge of fireworks, residents can only dis-fireworks, residents can only dis-f charge fireworks between dusk and 11 p.m. on Canada Day or dur- ing that time frame on the day be- fore Canada Day or the day after.fore Canada Day or the day after.f This rule also applies to Victoria Day, New Year's Day and any reli- gious or cultural celebrations where fireworks are used to cele- brate a religious or cultural event. Beyond that, residents will need to approach the Oakville Fire De- partment to get a Special Occasion Permit for their fireworks. Good to know. But when the time comes, I can launch my fire- works from anywhere, right? The bylaw says that residents cannot discharge fireworks in the street or in a public space unless this has been spelled out in a per- mit. It also prohibits residents from discharging fireworks on someone else's property without their con- sent. There are also rules against dis- charging fireworks inside a build- ing, on a building, from a motor ve- hicle or any other way that creates a nuisance, is unsafe, may cause a fire or property damage or injurefire or property damage or injuref someone. Is it okay for my little nephew to set off a few Roman candles? The town bylaw prohibits those under the age of 18 from discharg- ing fireworks. Am I required to take any pre- cautions? Those who set off fireworks are required to have fully operational fire extinguishing equipmentfire extinguishing equipmentf ready for immediate use at the loca- tion where the fireworks are dis- charged. The bylaw also calls on resi- dents to ensure fireworks are extin- guished prior to their disposal. It is also a violation of the bylaw for someone to possess more thanfor someone to possess more thanf 10 kilograms of fireworks unless they are a fireworks vendor. That's a lot of rules. What hap- pens if I don't comply? Anyone convicted of violating this bylaw could face a minimum fine of $300 or a maximum fine offine of $300 or a maximum fine off $5,000 for their first offence. The fine goes up to a maximum of $10,000 for a subsequent offence. If a corporation is the offender, they could face a maximum fine of $50,000 for the first offence and a maximum fine of $100,000 for a sub- sequent offence. Yikes. I'll be good.Yikes. I'll be good.Y For more information about theFor more information about theF bylaw and rules around larger fire- works displays visit https://as- sets.oakville.ca/blis/BylawIndex- Library/2009- 056.pdf#search=2009%2D056&tool- bar=1&navpanes=0. Those who want to make a com- plaint about fireworks being dis- charged illegally can call Service- Oakville at 905-825-6601. NEWS HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SETTING OFF FIREWORKS DAVID LEA dlea@metroland.com Know the rules before setting off fireworks in Oakville. Torstar file photo