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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, February 1, 2013 · 18 The Regional Municipality of Halton Access Halton at: Bathroom opening after exam break Continued from page 17 www.halton.ca Dial 311 Halton Small Business Centre Upcoming Business Seminars and Programs Starting a Small Business Seminar: A general overview of the things you will need to consider, along with resources to help you succeed. Covers structure, registrations, regulations, licences, taxes and nancing options. Wed., Feb. 6 Burlington Central Library 6:30 ­ 8:30 p.m. $25/person Marketing ­ Research & Cost Effective Ideas: Identify why and how conducting market research can impact your business success and learn some cost effective ideas to market your business. Wed., Feb. 13 Halton Hills Public Library, Georgetown Branch 6:30 ­ 8:30 p.m. $25/person Women Entrepreneur Event: A half day session that will include keynote speaker, Hellen Buttigieg, Certied Professional Organizer®, Life Coach, TV Host; spotlights on local women entrepreneurs; strategies for social media; an expert panel; as well as time to connect with other women entrepreneurs! Wed., Mar. 6 7:45 am ­ 12:00 noon OE Banquet Hall & Conference Centre, Oakville $30/person First Steps in Exporting: Understand the resources, programs and services available to potential exporters including export readiness, market research, export planning and practical issues. Wed., Mar. 13 Halton Regional Centre 6:30 ­ 8:30 p.m. No charge, but registration required Getting Started Information Session: A one hour overview of all the rules and regulations you need to know about if you are starting a business in Halton. Staff will guide you through a checklist for starting a new business. These are casual, informative small groups of ve or less. Every Tuesday 9:00 ­ 10:00 a.m. Halton Regional Centre, Small Business Centre No cost, but registration is required Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) ­ General Information Session: A one hour overview of the CYBF nancing program, including a review of the application process and evaluation and eligibility criteria. Canadian Youth Business Foundation provides nancing based on character and a great business plan of up to $15,000 for young entrepreneurs between 18 and 39 years of age who are looking to start their own full-time small business. 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month in 2013 10:30 ­ 11:30 a.m. Halton Regional Centre, Small Business Centre No cost, but registration is required them get dressed. Nicola feels humiliated and wants to drop the course. · `Sonja' has been painstakingly questioning her gender since middle school. She experiences extreme dysphoria (genderrelated discomfort) when forced to choose between the boys' and girls' bathrooms. Sonja doesn't identify as specifically male or female. · `Nikita' has been bullied for as long as he can remember. Since the start of high school, he has been attacked twice and fears going to the bathroom because he knows teachers can't keep him safe there. Before the winter break, a student approached Kaleidoscope about the possibility of creating a gender-neutral bathroom after one such incident. After years of stories like these, Kaleidoscope wanted to offer a discrete, safe space open to persons of all genders and circulated the petition. Blakelock's gender-neutral bathroom will be ready following the exam break. Located in the upper east hallway, the room contains both a stall and a urinal and can be locked from the front door. It is directly beside a similar staff bathroom. Designating these spaces ensures the safety and comfort of Blakelock's population and sets a continued standard of sensitivity to issues of equality. If you are a teacher or student interested in participating in an upcoming Kids Speak Out - School News column featured in the Beaver, please e-mail Tom Dykes at ellergreen58@gmail.com. Follow Oakville Beaver staff on Twitter @OakvilleBeaver or @NewsHooked @DavidLea6 @DominikKurek @Beaversports or @Halton_Photog ENGLISH RIDING LESSONS IN A HEATED ENVIRONMENT! Spectacular facility with quality horses for all levels. 16406 No. 5 Sideroad Halton Hills ( Just off the 401 at Winston Churchill) 1-905-877-8007 www.toprailstables.ca Contact us for more information and registration details for these events. Join our online community. Get connected at www.haltonsmallbusiness.ca Welcome to Halton Whether you live in Halton, or are just visiting, there is so much to discover, regardless of the season. Halton Region boasts some of the most stunning landscapes and historic views in the Golden Horseshoe. Stepping in to Halton's backyard, you may nd yourself visiting a local farm, taking in a Gary Carr festival or spending the day shopping and dining. With countless activities Regional Chair to choose from, the Halton community offers both urban and rural spaces to explore, relax and enjoy. Visit www.halton.ca/welcometohalton and watch our new Welcome to Halton video to learn more about why Halton is such a great place to live, work, raise a family and retire. Halton Regional Meeting Schedule Feb 6 9:30a.m. Regional Council Feb 18 9:30 a.m. Holiday/Office Closure Meetings can be viewed at www.halton.ca/meetings Feb 19 9:30a.m. Health & Social Services Cmte Feb 20 9:30 a.m. Planning & Public Works Cmte 1:30 p.m. Admin & Finance Cmte 01/020213 Please contact us, as soon as possible, if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings.