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Ralph Robinson Presented with Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Award

Monday, July 9th, 2012
Ralph Robinson & Kevin Flynn

Ralph Robinson & Kevin Flynn

MPP Kevin Flynn shocked Ward 1 Town Councillor Ralph Robinson presenting him with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Award at a surprise party thrown by family and friends celebrating Robinson’s 80th birthday.

“It is with great pleasure that I award Ralph Robinson with the Diamond Jubilee Award,” announced Flynn. “A well-known resident of Bronte, Ralph has selflessly involved himself in a number of causes and groups serving our community with the utmost distinction.”

Robinson, who called the award a “huge surprise and an honour that I will always remember,” was recognized for his many years of service and dedication to the community.

Robinson was first elected as Ward 1 Councillor in 1982 and has been a prominent member of many organizations for several decades. He is a past chair of the Terry Fox Run and past president of the Minor Oaks Hockey Association (MOHA). The Diamond Jubilee Award is not the first major honour for Robinson. In 2009, he became just the 11th Canadian recipient of the Hal Rogers Fellow award, the highest accolade given out by the Kinsmen, acknowledging his 50-plus years of involvement in the organization and his service to Oakville.

The Ontario government is celebrating Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the Throne 60 years ago by awarding outstanding citizens who have achieved excellence and demonstrated a commitment to the growth and prosperity of our province.

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Town Wants Input On Ward Boundaries

Monday, October 17th, 2011

The Town of Oakville is conducting a ward boundary review in advance of the 2014 municipal election and the Town would like feedback from Oakville residents in regards to the existing ward boundaries.

Currently, the Town of Oakville is divided into 6 wards. This system, which sees one local councillor and one local/regional councillor elected in each ward, was implemented in 1990. According to data from 2010, the wards represent the following number of eligible electors:

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Jack Layton condolence books available to be signed in Oakville

Wednesday, August 24th, 2011
Jack Layton 1950 - 2011

In Memory of Jack Layton 1950 – 2011, Leader of the NDP party of Canada and the Official Opposition.

The Town of Oakville has a condolence book available to be signed in the Town Hall front foyer for people to express their sympathy in memory of Jack Layton, Leader of the New Democratic Party of Canada and Her Majesty’s Official Opposition, who passed away this week.

“Mr. Layton was a tireless advocate for social justice,” said Mayor Burton. “His absence will be deeply felt across Canada and beyond. He will be remembered for his strength of character and his dedication to public service.”

The public can access Town Hall (1225 Trafalgar Road) on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

The condolence book will be available until Tuesday, September 6, 2011 and subsequently sent to the Layton family. Flags at Town Hall have also been lowered to half mast and will remain lowered until the end of his funeral.

Additionally, Terence Young, MP for Oakville, announces that starting today, books of condolence in remembrance of Jack Layton will be available for signing at his Oakville constituency office located at 165 Cross Avenue, Suite 104 (across from the Oakville GO Station).

“Jack Layton was a dedicated, energetic, and passionate person,” says Terence.
“Having these books available at my office allows people in Oakville to pay tribute
to him with their own thoughts, prayers and memories.”

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Ontario announces Pilot Project to improve air quality for local families

Thursday, August 18th, 2011

Ontario is launching a pilot project within the Oakville-Clarkson airshed that will further improve the air quality for local families.

“Today we are taking the next step as we continue to clean up the air we breathe. I am confident that a community-based approach to air management will help improve air quality. Thanks to the leadership of Kevin Flynn, Charles Sousa, municipal and community leaders we have chosen Oakville-Clarkson as our partners in this innovative pilot project,” said John Wilkinson, Minister of the Environment

The new pilot is the next step building on the recommendations of the Southwest GTA Air Quality Task Force. The project will help develop a new and innovative national Air Quality Management System to reduce air pollution. Working closely with regional organizations, local businesses, industry and community members, the pilot project will lay out a plan to improve local air quality and how to manage air zone measures.

The next steps include:

  • Finalizing the Terms of Reference which, developed collaboratively, will reflect the needs of all partners.
  • The Province will increase mobile air monitoring and continue to monitor sources of emissions, using this data to assess the progress and ensure the data is made available in a timely manner.

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MPP Kevin Flynn Announces Full-day Early Learning Program at St. Dominic Catholic School

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011
Jaidyn, Rachel & Hope

Jaidyn, Rachel & Hope at St. Dominic school in Oakville.

It was an exciting morning for the Kindergarten students at St. Dominic Catholic School as local MPP Kevin Flynn and Halton Catholic School Board representatives visited the school to announce the approval for St. Dominic Catholic School of the Full-day Early Learning Program for 4 and 5 year olds beginning in September 2012.

Michael Pautler, Director of Education and Jacqueline Herman, Superintendent of Education feel that the Full-day program will provide a strong base and advanced literacy skills for our young students and that it is a great learning opportunity for them; that in 10 years time we will see this reflected in their accomplishments and achievements and that we are already seeing the developments in children from schools currently running the Full-day Early Learning Program. This innovative program will be “play and inquiry based” with an emphasis on encouraging students to interact with one another.

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