Feb 23, 2011 | Community Centre, Roads/ Transit
In 2008, the conclusion was as follows: “Since the local school is small and Lakeshore is a minor arterial, this doesn’t warrant the usual traffic calming measures as seen for example on Maple Grove (speed bumps, crossing guards, flashing lights at school in/out...
Feb 22, 2011 | Community Centre, Parks/ Trails
First the Bus Issue. In reviewing the budget survey we note that Bus Route #25 providing morning and evening service to the Clarkson Go Train station may be eliminated. Unfortunately, the budget background documentation that you have to consider only...
Jan 25, 2011 | Air Quality
TransCanada Power Plant – The proposed 950-megawatt power plant that has been challenged by JCRA and many individuals and organizations in the Oakville community for a year and more is now officially cancelled by Premier McGuinty. JCRA participated alongside C4CA,...
Jan 24, 2011 | Community Centre
Chisholm School Site /Community Centre – With the planned closing of this elementary school in the heart of our community, JCRA is undertaking an active role in the process to ensure community consultation is thorough and respected. A key focus is to...
Jan 7, 2011 | Community Centre
Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital – Although this facility is well outside our JCRA territory, we believe the transformation and development of the site when the hospital moves to its new location in northwest Oakville will have a direct impact on the people...
Jan 5, 2011 | Parks/ Trails
Parks Recreation and Cultural Master Plan- JCRA has been actively championing an update that recognizes the need to enhance and revitalize parks, recreation and cultural services below the QEW. We view this as critical to ensuring that decisions for the design and...
Jan 4, 2011 | Roads/ Transit
Development Issues – JCRA has been active in supporting good development in the community that conforms to official plans and by-laws. When proposed developments do not conform and are not in the best interests of the community, we will undertake a challenge...
Jan 3, 2011 | Roads/ Transit
Driving School Road Training – JCRA has supported the concerns of residents on the issue of driver training on residential streets where children are active. We have supported and encouraged proposals that have identified and designated specific non-traffic...
