www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday August 15, 2007 - 17 Atomic energy speaker kicks off new Canadian Club lineup The Canadian Club of Halton Peel has secured a varied line-up for dinner speakers and topics for its 2007/2008 season. On Thursday, Sept. 13, a senior spokesperson from Atomic Energy of Canada Limited will discuss the current status and future of the nuclear energy industry and Canada's role in it. On Thursday, Oct. 18 - Mike Garvey, FCA, a retired partner with PriceWaterhouseCoopers and Director, Sherritt International Corporation will present Fidel, Cuba and his Revolution. Garvey developed and managed the PWC practice in Havana from 19952006. Climate Change End of Civilization or Economic Renaissance is the topic Thursday, Nov. 15, during a presentation by executive director of Pollution Probe, Ken Ogilvie. On Thursday, Jan. 17, Dr. Michelle Gagnon, Head of Geriatrics at St. Joseph's Hospital, Hamilton, and Associate Professor in McMaster's Department of Medicine will speak on Alzheimer Awareness Month - Latest Developments in Alzheimer Research & Treatment. On Thursday, March 13, Patrick Longhurst, President, Patrick Longhurst Advisory Services and 2006/2007 spokesperson for the Canada Pension & Benefits Institute, will present Canada's Retirement Income System Time for a Change? The History, Business and Joy of Chocolate is the final topic on Thursday, April 17, presented by Harry Walker of Walker's Chocolates in Burlington, Oakville and Hamilton. A three-course dinner is available for $30 for members, $40 for non-members and $15 for students. Year-long rolling memberships are available at $30 single, $55 family and $75 corporate. All dinners take place at the Oakville Conference Centre, at the QEW and Bronte Rd. Registration and cash bar opens at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. The Association of Canadian Clubs, chartered by an act of Parliament in 1939, is a not-forprofit, non-political organization for people who care about Canada, are interested in our country and its future, want to be better informed about issues that affect Canada, believe that informed citizens are important to the future of this country and are concerned with the values and processes that guide our nation. Mississauga-Oakville Bridge Centre Fall And The American Contract Bridge League FOR BEGINNERS...8 weeks, $144.00 Bridge Monday evenings 7:45, beginning September 17 beginning September Lessons Wednesday afternoons 1:30,weeks, $144.00 19 FOR "RUSTY" PLAYERS...8 th th Monday mornings 9:45, beginning September 17th Wednesday evenings 7:45, beginning September 19th BRIDGE GAMES FOR NEWER PLAYERS... 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T2007-N-6 ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE (AMI) PHASE I SMART METER DEPLOYMENT London Hydro, on behalf of a consortium of twenty-one local distribution companies (LDC's) including Oakville Hydro Electricity Distribution Inc., is soliciting proposals for an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) System from interested and qualified bidders. London Hydro wishes to procure an AMI System including electric meters from a qualified bidder at a firm, fixed price, to be used to support electricity and domestic water utility services. Sealed proposals, clearly marked as to contents and in the self-addressed envelope provided with the RFP specifications, will be received at 111 Horton Street, 3rd Floor Executive Office, London, Ontario N6B 3N9 until: Run for Hope early bird deadline nears Just over three weeks remain before the 2nd Annual 5KSM Run for Hope takes to the streets on Saturday morning, September 8, starting at Heritage Square, Kerr Street. As race day approaches, don't miss registering at the Early Bird price of $25; after August 17, the price for the 5K is $30. All registration fees and pledges will go to Kerr Street Ministries and their music and arts youth mentoring program. Bring your families and friends along and join in the free 1K fun run/walk following the OTFA certified 5K. Registration for the 1K is on race day only. Visit www.5ksmrunforhope.com for more details. Register for the 5K online or by mail. Brochures can be found at The Running Company, The Running Room, the YMCA, as well as various fitness places and stores around Oakville. After the race, all participants and families are invited to stay for the Music and Buskers All Day Festival organized by the Kerr Village BIA, with live bands, sidewalk sale, pancake breakfast and more. More details can be found on the Kerr Village BIA website: www.kerrvillagebia.ca. Wednesday October 24, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. local time Printed specifications may be obtained from the 3rd Floor Executive Office, London Hydro, 111 Horton Street, London, Ontario, or are available electronically at http://www.londonhydro. com/lh_website/about/tender.jsp. General inquiries on the RFP specifications should be directed to Tom Beacock, Purchasing Coordinator, London Hydro (Tel: 519-661-5800 ext. 4775). London Hydro reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, the right to accept other than the lowest bidder(s), and also the right to not accept any bid. London Hydro reserves the right to cancel this Request for Proposal, at any time without penalty or cost. 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