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Lawnmower Service ,, s6 9 m CURRENT P O W ERM ACHINER Y MC 1661 L a k e stn re Rd. W. M ississa u g a DO IT NOW! Skye's ready to light Students `share' the Relay for Life torch a love of music ,8224211 Focus A rtscene Mercedes-Benz Q.E.W. & D orval Dr. w w w .o a k v ille b e av e r.co m T V I L L E B E A V E R N O R O S T A W A R D E D C O M M U N I T Y N E W S P A P E R F ir e le a v e s fa m ily h o m e le s s By Howard Mozel OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF W hile the fire at Nigel and Sandy C ard's Tansley Drive home on Saturday could have been much worse, the family is still faced with the grim reality of its aftermath. On one hand, everyone escaped the early morning blaze without injury -- including two young friends on a sleep-over -- but on the other, the family has been left to find an alternate place to live in their neighbourhood for three to four months. The choice of location is important because o f the children's schooling and because Sandy runs a daycare in her uninhabitable home for five neighbourhood youngsters. Without a new site, the Cards take a financial hit and other families will be left scrambling to find substitute accommodations. A couple of the parents have offered Sandy the use o f their homes to tide her daycare over until she can find a new home, "We've had great support," she said, According to Nigel Card, this assistance includes that provided by his insurance company, which has been nothing but helpful and has put up some of the family at a hotel, while some of the children stay with friends and family, "If we didn't have insurance, things wouldn't be like this," said Nigel, who is trying to approach the near-disaster with good humour, If his family hadn't fled the house when they did, however, no amount of positive thinking could overcome the tragedy that might have (See Family' page A5) Jamie Smith · Special to the Oakville Beaver Oakville Town C rier Ian B urkholder announces the official opening of the Old Oakville Loop of the Oakville H eritage Trails system at the M arket Square on the corner of William and Navy streets on S aturday m orning. Old Oakville Loop opening is historic event By Mary Collett SPECIAL T O THE BEAVER Company fined $220,000 for double fatality at water treatment plant A Campbelleville-based construction company was fined $220,000 last week in connection with a June. 2000 accident in Oakville in which a pair of workers died and two more were injured. This fine was handed down Friday against North American Construction Ltd. by Justice of the Peace Lina Mills in the Ontario Court of Justice in Burlington. The penal ty was imposed for the com pany's violation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. On June 19, 2000, four workers were on a platform pour ing concrete into a formwork at the Mid Halton Wastewater Treatment Plant when a boom hoist cable failed and caused the boom to fall on the workers. At the time of the mishap, a mobile crane was transporting concrete in a bucket to the workers and the crane operator lowered the boom to position the bucket and allow the employees to pour the concrete. North American Construction was found guilty o f failing, as an employer, to ensure that no equipment was used while it was defective or hazardous contrary to the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The crane operator was found guilty of failing, as a work er, to ensure that no equipment was used while it was defec tive or hazardous contrary to the Act and was fined $7,500. The spirit of William Chisholm, Oakville's founding father, shone almost as brilliantly as the morning sunshine on Saturday as a small, but enthusiastic, crowd assembled at Market Square on the comer of William and Navy streets to mark the official opening of the Old Oakville Loop, the latest addition to the Oakville Heritage Trails system. The festivities were enhanced by the Trails Brass Quintet, members o f the Oakville Symphony, whose title was bom out of their commitment to this community project. Thanks to the The Community Foundation of Oakville, the Town of Oakville, and the dili gent efforts of "trailblazer" volunteers, the Heritage Trail system today consists of five multi-use trails covering 47 kilometres, linking all parts of the community, north to south and east to west. The Old Oakville Loop, connects the Sixteen Mile Creek and Waterfront Trails winding through the town's historic downtown district from the comer of Lakeshore Road East and Navy Street, to the junction of Thomas and Randall Streets. Ian Burkholder, Oakville's Town Crier, out fitted in traditional garb, topped by his distinc tive tricorn hat, kicked off the day's events with a stirring cry that included a bow to William Chisholm, who designated the Market Square site for public use in 1835. Jane Hawkrigg, appropriately clad in period dress reminiscent of the 19th century, wel comed all assembled, noting that the Loop project, located in an area steeped in Oakville history, was considered critical by the organiz ers who wanted to provide future generations with a legacy, a stamp of the past. Two years in the making, and including an Information Pergola designed by architect Christopher Campbell and a new garden designed and planted by the Lakeside Residents' Association, "the project was the result of many hands, community spirit and passion," said Hawkrigg. The pergola was carefully constructed to reflect the early spirit of Oakville's first set tlers: the brick columns signify William Chisholm's insistence on the use of brick in the construction of the town's first buildings, for (See 'Historical' page A4) OPA 198 returns for council debate By Angela Blackburn OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF The controversial issue of growth in north Oakville will be back before Town of Oakville council tonight. A special council meeting to deal with this issue will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers of the Town Hall located on Trafalgar Road. The meeting will continue tomorrow (Thursday) night, if necessary. Councillors opted two weeks ago to set up the special meeting to continue debate on the issue of growth north of Dundas Street. The contentious issue has been on the table for several years. Public hearings on the topic began a year ago and the issue was stalled when it hit coun cil's agenda for a decision earlier this year. Instead o f approving the plan, called Official Plan Amendment (OPA) 198, council lors, via a vote that ran neck-in-neck, opted to refer the matter back to staff for more informa tion about environmental studies that need to be done before growth occurs. In response, some developers with proper ties in the affected land area filed an appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) almost the very next day. Staff was to report back in eight weeks and did so two weeks ago, however council agreed (See `OPA' page A4) Bronte Creek Park opens for campers By Lindsey Craig SPECIAL T O THE BEAVER I Artscene................. B1 What's New...... B4 Focus ............. n Classified.......... ..... G Sports............. Business........... Best Wheels..... Partial Driven: Jamie Smith · Special to the Oakville Beaver Burlington residents Tyler Stevens and G abrielle B erube hang out in their tent Sunday afternoon at Bronte C reek Provincial Park. Get the kids and the camping gear and head to Bronte Creek Provincial Park -- home of a new, year-round camp ground. That's right, on May 24, Bronte Creek's Gateway Campground opened for all outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy. The site offers 144 electrical service sites with shower, laundry and comfort station facilities. Jen Gilmour, marketing co-ordinator for the park, said there are numerous advantages to camping at Bronte Creek, including the close proximity to the QEW. "It's great for people who want to head to Toronto for the day, it's a much cheaper accommodation," she said. The campground is conveniently located for tourists heading to downtown Toronto, Niagara Falls, Canada's Wonderland and other attractions in the Golden Horseshoe Area. "The tourism opportunity is great," Gilmour said. (See Cam psite' page A4) 1 )1 D4 C8 Sport Chek. M saG otf. Furnishings 2001. Guardian Drugs (ClMSk Hollatd Park GaOery. Tun Hortons, Stark s Uiv* M iurbou*. 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