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Lots going on to celebrate Black History Month in OakvilleThe Canadian Caribbeanand pride as well as insight into the Centre celebrated the ingenuity and sode. Bring lunch to this free publicSandra Whiting and Winston LaAssociation of Halton (CCAH) inexperiences and contributions of creativity of Black Canadian inven-lecture and hear how this researchRose. Admission is free.partnership with the OakvilleBlack Canadians and the vital role tors. Entertainers will include spo-shed new light on one of Oakville'sOn Friday, Feb. 25 there will beMuseum will present Halton BlackOakville and Halton have played in ken word artist, story-teller and pioneering black families. Call 905-an authors evening with Natasha L.History Month 2011.history.African drummer Michael St. George 338-4400 to register. Admission isHenry from 7-9 p.m. at the OakvilleNumerous events will be heldThe African Canadian art exhibit, and the CCAH Steel Band with sup-free.Museum that will include a readingacross Halton to celebrate all of From The Soul is now open in the port from Artworks Oakville On Sunday, Feb. 13, take part inand discussion of her bookthem open to the community andNorth Atrium of the Oakville Town Association. an afternoon of traditional AfricanEmancipation Day: Celebratingfeaturing performing artists and his-Hall at 1225 Trafalgar Rd. This On Thursday, Feb. 10, Lunch and storytelling at the Seniors RecreationFreedom in Canada. Call 905-338-torians as well as representativesexhibit was featured at The Royal Learn The Freedom Papers, will Centre at 263 Kerr St. from 1:30-4400 to register. Admission is free.from the education community.Ontario Museum and will continue take place from noon to 1 p.m. at the 3:30 p.m. Explore storytelling andOn Monday, Feb. 28 from 7-10The celebrations aim to increaseto Feb. 18 at Town Hall. Admission Oakville Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar the oral tradition, a timeless artp.m. there will be a musical perfor-awareness of Black Canadian Historyis free.Rd. Learn how the arrival of Branson form that preserves and passes onmance featuring local artists and theand Heritage, honour the historyLast week, Oakville Museum Johnson's freedom papers touched the folklore, legends, myths, fablesCCAH Steel Band at The Meetingand legacy of Black Canadians, pastshowcased its Underground Railroad off a genealogical and scientific and mores of Africans and theirHouse. Visit www. ccah.ca or calland present, promote civic memoryinformation and Halton Regional investigation worthy of a CSI epi-descendants. Storytellers will be905-257-0581.The RegionalMunicipality of Haltonwww.halton.caNOTICE OF STUDY COMMENCEMENTBurloak 5ater Puriation Plant Phase 2, Town of OakvilleMunicipal Class Environmental Assessment StudyBackgroundThe map below covers the approximate Halton Region is initiating a Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study to increase the capacity of the Burloak Water limits of the studyPuriation Plant (WPP). A review of the Regionhs Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan, completed in 2004, identid theneed for the new Burloak WPP to meet the demands of future development.Problem StatementThe 2004 Master Plan Review recommended that the Burloak WPP be constructed in phases to satisfy the water supply needs for the projected population. The Burloak WPP has a current capacity of 55,000 m3/day. An update to the Master Plan completed in3200 identid that the next phase of expansion of the Burloak WPP is to a treatment capacity of 1 5,000 m/day.The ProcessThe Class EA study is being conducted according to the requirements of a Schedule C project of the Municipal ClassEnvironmental Assessment document (October 2000, amended in 200 ). The purpose of the Class EA study is to identify the preferred solution for increasing water treatment capacity at the plant. The study will include:k public and agency consultationk evaluation of alternative design concepts for the expansionk assessment of the impacts of the proposed workk identiation of measures to mitigate potential impactsk consideration of technical, socioultural, natural environmental and economic issues.Public Information CentresWe will consult with the public and review agencies throughout the Class EA process. Two Public Information Centres (PICs) willbe held in association with this study. We will publish invitation notices to the PICs in local newspapers, on the Regionhs websiteand distribute to all individuals who express an interest in this project.Contact UsPlease contact either one of the following project team members if you have any questions or comments related to the study,wish to obtain more information on the study or wish to be added to the study mailing list:Kelly GoortsOya KocHalton RegionAECOMPhone: 0525000 Ext. 330 5600 Cancross Court, Suite AThis ,oticest issued on February 3, 2011.Fax: 0525 22Mississauga, Ontario,*5R 3E Email: kelly.goorts@halton.caPhone: 0512 Fax: 05011 1Additional information related to the study and consultation process may be obtained throughEmail: Oya.koc@aecom.com the study website: www.halton.ca/WaterWastewaterClassEAs.Please let us know as soon as possible if you will have an accessibility or accommodation need at a Halton Region hosted event or meeting.11 1 Bronte Road, -akville, -ntario * M 3*1 k "ial 311 or 0 2 000 k Toll Free 1 42 k TT7 0 2 33 k www.halton.cawww.insideHALTON.com OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, February 4, 2011 24040211