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HB NEWS Town of Oakville moving ahead with Downtown Cultural Hub plan. Graham Paine/ Metroland DOWNTOWN CULTURAL HUB PLAN MOVING FORWARD The Town of Oakville is one step closer to making the Downtown Cultural Hub (DCH) a reality. Following receipt of the Sept. 20 council directed staff to begin capital plan- ning in 2023 and to plan for cultural facilities distrib- uted throughout the down- town area. The key components of the DCH include a new li- brary, gallery and per- forming arts centre as well as major open space areas, including a Navy Street Plaza anda new Riverfront Park. Town staff said the DCH will follow a dispersed model, which offers a bet- ter opportunity to attract residential and commer- cial pportunities by spreading the substantial investment throughout the downtown area. They said a dispersed model is. also beneficialasa tool to help manage the staging of construction across a broader area, min- imizing construction dis- iption to the greatest ex- tent possible. "Downtown n Oakville as an important nomic, and historical focal point for our community and this council is commit- ted to ensuring its long- term success," said Oak- i or Rol on, moved forward on revital- izing our downtown street- scape while preserving the heritage of our historic downtown. Residents can also look forward to great- er public access to the ri- verfront and more open Space areas and cultural fa- eating budget appro: al, + capital planning will e: the staging, content and Toeation of the facilities in the DCH Master P] A detailed patting needs study will also be re- quired at an early stage to determine future parking needs and how to effective- ly use municipally owned parking facilities. For more information, read the Downtown Cul- tural Hub Workplan Up- date 2022 staff report on akville.ca. Murray McLauchlan, Tan Thomas, cindy Church & Mare Jordan Sea 25 @ 7:30 pm orming Arts: 905 815 2021 UNITED WAY SETS $11.4M FUNDRAISING GOAL Haunted Way Halton and (UWHH) taunched its annual fund- rane campaign with a of $11.4 millic on year, UWHH sup- ported 106 community pro- grams across Halton and Hamilton. Over the past year, 43 per cent of those programs saw an increase in demand and 49 per cent have a wait list. “The rising cost of living is making it very difficult for far too many of our friends, families and neigh- bours to meet heir basic eds," Park, UWHH paucidents ara CEO. “The past two and a half years have been exception- ally challenging and these economic pressures, along with waiting lists for ser- vices, are compounding al. ready complex issues." IH is anticipating even more people needing help in the year ahead, es- pecially to cope with the rising cost of providing ba- sic needs. The social and econom- impacts of rising infla- tion rates and the cost of ving are putting addition- ity al ommunit aemba especially peo- ple who were already expe- riencing inequities, includ- ing poverty, homelessness, social isolation and mental United Way Halton and Hamilton photo United Way Halton and Hamilton launched its annual fundraising campaign in Oakville with a goal of $11.4 million. UWHH helps fund 106 community programs. health challenges. United Way-funded pro- grams supported 205,311 people across Halton and ited Way is the backbone of an essential network of Community supports,” P: aid, "the multiple sates that work together, providing crucial services that so many people rely on for their health and safety. Services are needed across the region. UWHH provided the following sta- a “Oakville, the poverty rate is now close to 0 per cent, highest por rate among Halton commu nities. Studies show that so- cieties with a wide gap be- tween the rich and the e Door perform worse in he: and well-being, social atone standards of living, and eco- nomic growth. “Our community rallied in remarkable ways during the past two and half year: And we will continue driv. ing that collective momen- tum forward," Park said. "It will take courage and com- mitment to continue tack- ling both new and systemic challenges." The campaign kicks off with its signature event, Walk This Way. Teams are encouraged walk, hike, bike or stroll toward a col- lective goal of 205,311 min- utes, to represent the num- ber of people helped by United Way-supported pro- S. alk is aiming to raise $75,000. "We know that we are stronger when we stand to- ik inside for rae ghanwe to WIN a Jeep’ Sy NU lem (el Ble) st3 For more details shop instore or online at thebrick.com %Z0z el seqowo ‘Aepsiny | seneeg eNIAEO | SZ i 3 3