New government resources @ OPL

• If Oakville was a village of 100 people, Town of Oakville, November 2010. "Understanding the diversity of our town helps to ensure we are considering the needs of all our residents... We've reduced Oakville to a village of 100 people so it's easier for us to understand and appreciate our diversity."


• 2010 Town of Oakville accomplishments, Town of Oakville, 2011. This "booklet outlines all the work Council and our dedicated staff have undertaken over the past year."


• Households and the environment 2009, Statistics Canada, March 2011. "This survey aims to measure the behaviours of Canadian households with respect to the following aspects of the environment: consumption and conservation of water and energy; indoor environment; household hazardous waste; and purchasing decisions."


• Canadian biodiversity: ecosystem status and trends 2010, Federal, Provincial and Territorial Governments of Canada, 2010. This report "is the first assessment of Canada's biodiversity from an ecosystem perspective." Twenty-two key findings are presented, organized under four themes: biomes; human/ecosystem interactions; habitat, wildlife, and and ecosystem processes; and science/policy interface.


• Cycling skills: Ontario's guide to safe cycling, Ontario Ministry of Transportation, 2007. "This is your guide to cycling safety. Whether you're new to cycling or you are an experienced cyclist, this guide contains important information, tips and techniques to make you a safe, confident rider."


• Organized breast cancer screening programs in Canada: Report on program performance in 2005 and 2006. Public Health Agency of Canada, 2011. "The monitoring and evaluation of organized breast cancer screening programs provides an opportunity to understand the impact of screening on breast cancer morbidity and mortality, as well as the potential harms associated with screening."