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		<title>Oakville boundary review</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:39:12 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Turns out boundary reviews are not just for education as the Town of Oakville now looks to reshape the political map by holding a special council meeting to consider new boundaries because of growing inequity of population in the existing six wards. Explosive growth within areas in Oakville have caused various pressure prompting  Cathy Duddeck, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Jack Layton&#8217;s passing reminds us a politician can have ethics</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[After covering politics as it affects our community, education, and our general well being on this magazine site, I am often disheartened by the display of dishonesty, vested interest and what many consider corrupt manipulation for the few at the expense of many. Today, however, Jack Layton&#8217;s passing reminds me that some who enter politics [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Online discussions protected by court ruling</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:04:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered if your conversation and/or identity is protected when you chat or post online? People can feel empowered and encouraged to speak their mind especially for some when their identity is protected. &#160; &#160; Where does opinion and the protection of free speech get clouded and cross the line becoming defamation. We [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Oakville school boards raising education development charges</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jul 2011 12:58:17 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the latest round of Education Development Charges (EDCs) increases by both the Catholic and Public boards despite construction industry and government objections, does this mean the very communities paying for new schools will actually get the schools being built. Many question the very boards that give schools and pupil spots to those outside the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Head space of an ego maniac politician</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:15:21 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[In my younger years as a consultant I had my first encounter with a school trustee. To say I knew nothing about school politics or what a trustee was is laughable now. Consulting for a major computer corporation (for obvious reasons I will ensure the company name remains hidden), I worked alongside this fellow who [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Election debate about policy and honesty</title>
		<link>http://www.oakvillechitchat.com/election-debate-about-policy-and-honesty/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:39:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Oakville Chit Chat</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Watching the federal election debate last night reminded me how different we are from our southern neighbour. Conservative and reserved in our presentation, you can see our British roots.  All four candidates tried to bring their message home but one recurring theme seemed to be overshadow all other messages.  &#8216;Honesty&#8217; &#8230;the honesty of Harper&#8217;s government [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Regional Chair’s Environmental Awards</title>
		<link>http://www.oakvillechitchat.com/regional-chair%e2%80%99s-environmental-awards/</link>
		<comments>http://www.oakvillechitchat.com/regional-chair%e2%80%99s-environmental-awards/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:05:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Oakville Chit Chat</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Regional Chair&#8217;s Environmental Awards will be hosted on April 21, 2011. According to the update, award winners will be recognized at the Regional Chair’s Breakfast on the Environment, held at the Burlington Convention Centre on April 21, 2011. This event will be attended by local students, the business community, and will feature Geoff Green, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Canada&#8217;s Access to Medicines Regime (CAMR) debate begins</title>
		<link>http://www.oakvillechitchat.com/canadas-access-to-medicines-regime-camr-debate-begins/</link>
		<comments>http://www.oakvillechitchat.com/canadas-access-to-medicines-regime-camr-debate-begins/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:36:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Oakville Chit Chat</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Africa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[AIDS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bill C-393]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[canada votes]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[URGENT ACTION ALERT ON ACCESS TO MEDICINES PLEASE ACT BEFORE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28! Bill C-393 can save lives!&#8230;but only if passed in its proposed form. Canada&#8217;s Access to Medicines Regime (CAMR) was passed by the Canadian government in 2004, with the intention of helping countries reeling from the impact of diseases like AIDS, TB and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lessons from this election season</title>
		<link>http://www.oakvillechitchat.com/lessons-from-this-election-season/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2010 23:58:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Oakville Chit Chat</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.oakvillechitchat.com/?p=1772</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Before knowing the election result (it is 7:35 p.m. Monday night), I decided to put my thoughts down so I could not be accused of pandering to election results. I truly have no idea who will win the many positions up for grabs in this great community we call Oakville. All I do know is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Monday is election day but many have voted already</title>
		<link>http://www.oakvillechitchat.com/monday-is-election-day-but-many-have-voted-already/</link>
		<comments>http://www.oakvillechitchat.com/monday-is-election-day-but-many-have-voted-already/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Oct 2010 05:01:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Oakville Chit Chat</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.oakvillechitchat.com/?p=1742</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Voter turnout is higher than in previous years in what has turned out to be a heated election season. Signs can be seen at every corner of Oakville reminding us of who is running and what is at stake. Advanced polls lasting 10 days saw a record 4,253 people vote already. This year 121,330 eligible [...]]]></description>
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