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Check the new blacklist continued from p.1 Police are reminding residents to check the new National Stolen Device Blacklist before purchasing a used wireless device. Under the new program, prospective buyers can visit www.ProtectYourData.ca and enter the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number to find out whether the device has been reported lost or stolen. If the device is on the National Stolen Device Blacklist, which was launched by the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association and its wireless carrier members on Sept. 30, it cannot be used on any participating Canadian network. The measure is intended to make smartphones a less valuable target for criminals and to stop Canadian consumers from paying for pre-owned phones they can't use because they have been reported lost or stolen. Anyone with information about the incident that occurred earlier this month is asked to contact the Oakville Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4747, ext. 2215 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). 5 | Friday, October 18, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Stolen cellphones now recorded on new National Stolen Device Blacklist. | photo by Riziero Vertolli ­ Oakville Beaver (Follow on Twitter @halton_photog) A 2014 schedule for meetings at Oakville Town Hall will see council and committees meet fewer times next year -- but Oakville Mayor Rob Burton says it will be of benefit to residents. The new schedule, approved by Oakville Town council this month, will see Town council, Planning and Development Services council, Administrative Services Committee (ASC) and Community Services Committee (CSC) meet on a four-week, rather than three-week, cycle. Town staff reported the new arrangement aims to make resident participation in meetings easier. Fewer Town Hall meetings is good for residents, says mayor and staff "We've listened to the feedback of our community groups," said Burton. "This new schedule will allow for even greater participatory democracy. Residents will have more time to review agenda materials, provide feedback, and prepare delegations to appear before council and standing committees." Under the new schedule, Planning and Development council agendas will be available two weeks prior to scheduled meetings; ASC and CSC agendas will be published 10 days prior to meetings as of Jan. 1, 2014. Call, Switch & Save on Insurance with BrokerLink. Meet BrokerLink insurance expert Christine Marshall. Christine is a proud Oakville resident with extensive experience in providing insurance solutions for all your personal and business insurance needs. Christine specializes in insurance solutions for: · Auto, Home, Condominium and Tenants · Profit and Not For Profit Organizations · Directors and Officers Liability · Errors and Omissions · Contractors and Builder's Risks · Small and Large Business Solutions · · The Electric Fireplace Shop 6 Hurontario St. Miss. 905-278-7337 · We Carry Inserts & Mantel Packages · Wall Mount & Recess · Custom Mantels Starting from Christine Marshall, Account Executive · Contact Christine today for a no obligation insurance review and quote. 2013 Platinum winner for the Oakville Beaver Reader's Choice Award $499.00 Over 60 models on display. Largest in GTA Visit our website theelectricfireplaceshop.com Hwy 10 lakeshore Rd. Call: 905.337.7968 | cmarshall@brokerlink.ca 102-1320 Cornwall Road, Oakville | BrokerLink.ca Services available in Ontario through Canada Brokerlink (Ontario) Inc. TMBrokerLink & Design is a trademark of Canada Brokerlink Inc. used under license. © Copyright 2013 Canada Brokerlink Inc. All rights reserved. | 705-789-9667 The Academic Edge + Travel NJC is a Canadian, independent high school located in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. Students in their pre-university year (Grade 12 & AP) develop rapidly through inspiring academics, extensive travel and enriching cultural exposure. NJC graduates possess the knowledge, confidence and independence to lead their own lives and others in making a positive difference in the world. RSVP to attend one of our Canadian admission events this fall Neuchâtel Junior College | Founded 1956 | Co-Ed | www.njc.ch Canadian Office | 1.800.263.2923 |