Whitby Library Teen Events November & December 2015

SGC Admin: From our inbox to you From Whitby Library On Teen Events:

 

Jurassic World: Teen Movie Night
Wednesday, November 25 at 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Journey back to Isla Nublar and join the adventure awaiting you in the film, Jurassic World.
A new theme park is built on the original site of Jurassic Park. Everything is going well until the park’s newest attraction–a genetically modified giant stealth killing machine–escapes containment and goes on a killing spree.
Do you think you could survive?
  • Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
    This film is rated PG and closed captioning will be available for this film.

Paper Towns: Teen Movie Night
Wednesday, December 2 at 6:30-8:30 p.m.

After an all night adventure, Quentin’s life-long crush, Margo, disappears, leaving behind clues that Quentin and his friends follow on the journey of a lifetime.
Come see if Quentin can find Margo!
  • Snack and refreshments will be provided.
    This film is rated PG and closed captioning will be available for this film.

Registration is required. Register online by clicking the title of the program or by contacting any branch.

Udate November 9 2015 on Oshawa City’s Responsible Pet Owners By-law to address leashing and tethering

SGC Admin: Hi Folks, we wanted to share the following email we just received in our inbox regarding the leashing and tethering of pets in Oshawa. 

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November 9 2015:

Good afternoon,

 This is a notification from the City of Oshawa advising you that the Corporate Services Committee will consider a report that addresses the following animal welfare issues:

·       Tethering of dogs

·       Animals in vehicles and their care

·       Animals in harmful weather

·       Animal enclosures

The report, which will be available on the City’s website on Friday, November 13, recommends a number of amendments to the City’s Responsible Pet Owner By-law 14-2010 that address the issues above. Another notification with links to the report and meeting agenda will be sent out on Friday, November 13.

If you would like to submit correspondence for the Corporate Services Committee’s consideration or would like to speak at the meeting, I would encourage you to contact City Clerk Services, at 905-436-3311, or by email to clerks@oshawa.ca.

 | Policy Analyst | City of Oshawa

905-436-3311 ext. 2814 |1-800-667-4292

kman@oshawa.ca | www.oshawa.ca

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June 8 2015 Update: 

Hello,

This is a notification from the City of Oshawa providing you with an update on the City’s review of amending the Responsible Pet Owner’s By-law 14-2010 to address leashing and tethering and other animal care standards.

Staff prepared a report entitled “Proposed Research and Public Consultation Framework: Responsible Pet Owner By-law 14-2010 and Animal Care Standards” for the Corporate Services Committee’s consideration at its May 4, 2015 meeting. The report provided the following information:

·         the scope of the animal care issues being studied;

·         the existing federal, provincial and municipal standards related to animal care; and

·         a proposed research and consultation framework detailing the City’s plan to address the issue.

As part of the proposed research and consultation framework, staff were preparing an interim/update report presenting the City’s initial findings and potential policy options for Committee’s consideration in the second quarter (April to June) of 2015. Notwithstanding this, staff determined that it would be more beneficial to conduct public consultation prior to presenting potential policy options for Committee’s consideration; therefore, a report on the issue will be prepared following the public consultation meeting.

Another notification will sent to you once a date has been established for the public consultation meeting. 

Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Services | City of Oshawa

905-436-3311 ext. 2814 | 1-800-667-4292 | TTY 905-436-5627

kman@oshawa.ca | www.oshawa.ca

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May 4 2015 update: 

Good afternoon,

This is a notification from the City of Oshawa to advise you that the City has prepared an information report on amending the City’s Responsible Pet Owner’s By-law 14-2010 to address leashing and tethering and other animal care standards. The purpose of this report is to provide background information to City Council in addition to detailing a proposed research and public consultation framework to further study the issue. Given that the intent of the report is to provide information only, no recommendations are being made at this time.

The information report will be considered by the Corporate Services Committee at its 9:30 AM meeting on Monday, May 4, 2015.

The agenda and report will be available online this Friday on the Corporate Services Committee Agenda Webpage. If you would like to review the report after Friday:

(a)  click the link for the May 4, 2015 Agenda to open the Agenda; and

(b)  click the link for Staff Report CORP-15-50 “Proposed Research and Public Consultation Framework: Responsible Pet Owner By-law 14-2010 and Animal Care Standards”

If you would like to submit correspondence for the Corporate Services Committee’s consideration or would like to speak at the meeting, I would encourage you to contact Mary Medeiros, Manager, Support Services, at 905-436-3311 ext. 2239, or by email tommedeiros@oshawa.ca.  

Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Services | City of Oshawa

905-436-3311 ext. 2814 | 1-800-667-4292 | TTY 905-436-5627

kman@oshawa.ca | www.oshawa.ca

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March 23 2015 Update:

Good afternoon,

This is a notification from the City of Oshawa providing an update on the issue of amending the City’s Responsible Pet Owners By-law to address leashing and tethering.

The Corporate Services Committee (“Committee”) will be considering the correspondence received from the public at its meeting on Monday, March 23, 2015 at 9:30 A.M. and  will provide staff with direction and timing on the issue. In other words, the Committee will tell staff how they would like staff to address the issue and attach a “deadline” if necessary.

The agenda for the Committee meeting will be posted online tomorrow and can be accessed on the Corporate Services Committee Agendas and Minutes webpage.

Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Services | City of Oshawa

905-436-3311 ext. 2814 | 1-800-667-4292 | TTY 905-436-5627

Email: kman@oshawa.ca

Visit: www.oshawa.ca

Winter Tips for our furry family members and four legged friends from Kristen Calis

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  • Don’t leave your dog or cat alone in a car during cold weather… Cars hold the cold  acting like  refrigerators. 
  • Be aware of cats looking for warmth under the hood of your vehicle… Knock on the hood or sound the horn before starting the engine.. Cats can be injured or killed by the fan belt on start-up of the vehicle. 
  • When the Temperature drops below freezing… cats should be left indoors and dogs should only go out for short bathroom breaks(supervised). 
  • Try a comfortable dog sweater or coat for your puppies and short haired dogs and cats. 
  • Never shave your dog down to the skin in winters. 
  • When bathing your dog during the winter months, be sure he/she is completely dry before you let him/her outside. 
  • Clean up antifreeze spills carefully and dispose of the rags as hazardous waste. 
  • When out for a walk with your fur baby watch out for antifreeze and break fluid spills. Antifreeze is sweet in taste and a little lick can cause a whole lot of trouble… too much can be fatal to our fur babies. 
  • Wipe your pet’s paws and underside with a damp towel after going for a walk… Salt and snow melting chemicals may burn the little paws, and make them sick if they lick them. 
  • Remove any ice balls by placing feet in warm (not hot) water before wiping them with a towel. 
  • Little animal booties can help to protect their paws
  • Never let your dog off leash when out in the snow, especially in snow storm, they can lose the scent for home and may fall through the ice.. 
  • Dogs should be taken inside in the winter, but for those who do live outside, it is essential that they have good, warm shelter and continued supply of fresh water. 
  • Thanks to the OSPCA for these invaluable tips… if you see a neglected or abandoned dog please contact: 310-SPCA or call the police @ 905-570-1520 in an emergency. 

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Santa Clause is coming to Town… See below for dates and locations… :) Ho Ho Ho…

Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas…. 

Locations and Dates of Santa Clause Parade… check and see when he is coming to your area… :) 

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November 14: 10:30 am: Bowmanville Begins on Church Street & Temperance. 

November 21:  6 pm: Oshawa: Santa Parade of Lights: Begins at the King @ Gibbons.

November 15:  Newcastle: Fireworks at 5:30 pm: Parade Route Begins at West End of King Avenue..

November 15 Toronto: Santa Clause Parade: 12:30 Begins at Christie Pits.

November 21: Orono: Santa Clause Parade: to start at 10:30 am @ Mill Street

November 21: Uxbridge: Port Perry Santa Clause Parade. 11:00 am Begins @ Brock Street & Center Road

November 28: Pickering|: Santa Clause Parade: 10 am: Running along Glenanna Road between Dixie rd & Pickering Parkway.

November 28: Ajax: Santa Clause Parade: 6 pm to 9 pm: 

December 2: Enniskillen: Farmers’ Christmas Parade: 6 pm: Starts @ Old Scugog Road @ concession 9

December 5: Whitby: Santa Clause Parade: 10:00 am to Noon: 

December 5: Scugog: Santa Claus Parade: 5 pm to 7 pm: Starts @ Port Perry Fair Grounds. 

December 6: Courtice: Santa Claus Parade:  Noon to 2 pm: Starting at Townline Road. 

Source: Whitby This Week: November 11 2015 Edition.