in si de ha lto n. co m O ak vi lle B ea ve r | T hu rs da y, M ay 6, 20 21 | 18 ON NOW AT THE BRICK!ON NOW AT THE BRICK! SAVING YOU MORE For more details go instore or online @thebrick.com. Gary Carr Regional Chair Meetings at Halton Region Regional Council meetings are taking place through web conferencing until further notice. Videos will be posted to halton.ca. I'm pleased to share that wewill be investing a total of $3.5million in 2021 for community programs and services through theHalton Region Community Investment Fund (HRCIF). These investmentswill help local organizations deliver critical services to Halton'smost vulnerable residents. They support the health, safety andwell-being of Halton residents throughout the COVID-19 pandemic by providing housing needs, reducing food insecurity, addressing isolation among older adults and providingmental health services. To learnmore about the programs supported by the HRCIF, visithalton.ca. Supporting community partners to deliver vital services Please contact us, as soon as possible, if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events ormeetings. Help shape yourHalton--have your say! The Provincial Growth Planmandates that Halton plan for 1.1million residents and 500,000 jobs by 2051. Halton is reviewing our Regional Official Plan tomeet this direction and remain responsive to our community's needs. As part of this review, we have developed different Growth Concepts outlining how andwhere Halton could growby the year 2051.We have also prepared Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA) 48, which is being considered by Regional Council. ROPA 48 provides direction on how to accommodate future growth in existing urban areas. Get involved andhave your say • Takeour short questionnaire:Visithalton.ca/ropr to provide your input. • Attenda virtual Public InformationCentre (PIC): Each PIC includes a presentation from Regional planning staff, a question and answer period, and breakout rooms for discussion. Recordingswill be posted tohalton.ca/ropr. • Discuss theGrowthConceptswith aRegional planner:To book a virtualmeeting for yourself or a small group, please visithalton.ca/ropr or call 905-825-6000, ext. 7772. 2021Virtual Public Information Centres (PICs) Dates How to join Past Events: HaltonHills: Tues., May 4 at 7 p.m. UpcomingEvents: Milton:Thurs., May 6 at 7 p.m. Online:Visithalton.ca/ropr on the date of the PIC to join. Byphone:Call 1-855-703-8985 (toll-free). • Meeting ID: 970 665 2261 • Passcode: 858099 (if requested)Burlington:Tues., May 11 at 7 p.m. Oakville:Thurs., May 13 at 7 p.m. NorthAldershot:Mon., May 17 at 7 p.m. Region-wide:Tues., June 29 at 7 p.m. To request PICmaterials and submit questions in advance, email ropr@halton.ca or call 905-825-6000, ext.7772. More information Thank you for takingpart in theRegionalOfficial PlanReview!To learnmore, please: • visithalton.ca/ropr • email ropr@halton.ca • sign up for email updates • call 905-825-6000, ext. 7772 05 06 21 The Town of Oakville will install its first rain- bow crosswalks in June to celebrate diversity and in- clusion. Council has voted to ap- prove $30,000 in funding for the project, which will see three rainbow cross- walks created at key loca- tions within Oakville's Business Improvement Areas. To align with Pride Month celebrations, it is anticipated the multi-col- oured crosswalks will be installed June 18 on Lake- shore Road at the intersec- tions of Navy Street, Kerr Street and Bronte Road. "My council colleagues and I are committed to in- clusion and celebrating the diversity of Oakville," said Mayor Rob Burton. "This important initiative is a way to demonstrate the town's solidarity with members of the LGBTQ2+ and BIPOC communities here, across the country and around the world. I am delighted that this project is moving forward." Town staff said they re- ceived a number of re- quests from students and community members to introduce rainbow cross- walks to the town's street- scapes as a gesture of sup- port for the LGBTQ2+ community members, while showcasing the town's commitment to di- versity and inclusion. Following consultation with these groups and re- search on design, town staff said they will be using a longitudinal design style for the crosswalks, featur- ing Pride flag colours, with the addition of black and brown stripes to represent Oakville's diversity. "We want to ensure Oakville is a place where everyone feels welcome. The many and diverse in- dividuals living and work- ing in our community are the heart of Oakville," said Town CAO Jane Clohecy. "As a municipality, we continue to strengthen our commitment to equity, di- versity and inclusion in all of our efforts to ensure Oakville is a welcoming community for all." TOWN SET TO INSTALL RAINBOW CROSSWALKS Oakville will be getting rainbow crosswalks like this one installed in neighbouring Burlington last year. Graham Paine/Metroland NEWS