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Region of Waterloo encouraging waterconservation efforts WILMOT-TAVISTOCK GAZETTE STAFF
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Valley students, staff and communities in a variety of leadership roles, most recently as senior superintendent of program and learning services,” said a board press release. Bill 101, the Putting Students First legislation, made some changes to the financial, business and governance side of the
With a hot and dry summer in the forecast and an ongoing water crisis, the annual water conservation bylaw is back in effect across the Region of Waterloo. The bylaw is in effect from May 31 to Sept. 30 to help curb outdoor water use. The bylaw applies to all residents, institutions, businesses and organizations. It prevents everyone from using water at the same time, which helps ensure a steady supply throughout the summer. The rules are as follows. When the bylaw is in effect, residents can water their lawns once a week between 5:30 and 10 a.m. and/or 7-11 p.m. The assigned day depends on the last digit in a street address: • 0 or 1 water lawns on Monday • 2 or 3 water lawns on Tuesday • 4 or 5 water lawns on Wednesday • 6 or 7 water lawns on Thursday • 8 or 9 water lawns on Friday Residents can use water every other day between 5:30 and 10 a.m. and/or 7-11 p.m. for activities connecting to municipal water
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Bike Rodeo chair Greg Ankenmann was pleased with the turnout at the annual Shakespeare Optimist Club Bike Rodeo which took place on Saturday, May 30. Pictured above, children and parents gathered for the announcement of the grand-prize winners following the day's activities. Full story and more photos on page 3.
Thames Valley District School Board announces new CEO LEE GRIFFI
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One of Ontario’s largest school boards remains under provincial control but has hired a leader to improve both finances and education. Interim director of education Bill Tucker will be retiring soon and the
Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) has replaced him with Kevin Auckland, effective July 1. He we will serve as the board’s new CEO. “A highly respected education leader with experience in organizational leadership, fiscal management, operational planning and advancing student achievement, Auckland has served Thames