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Town and Gown Association of Ontario (TGAO) launches official website

April 13, 2006

The Town and Gown Association of Ontario (TGAO) launched its official website on April 12, 2006.  Please take some time to visit www.tgao.ca.

Over the course of the past year, the Town and Gown Association of Ontario (TGAO), a multi-stakeholder group, has formed a collaborative organization to help communities explore creative solutions to the challenges that result from their growing university populations.

TGAO is dedicated to improving the quality of life in those municipalities that host post secondary institutions by promoting and supporting activities that ensure cohesive communities that are safe, healthy and enjoyable.

The TGAO membership is comprised of over 60 organizations. Members are Universities and Colleges, their host cities and towns, as well as student, neighbourhood, police and business organizations within and beyond Ontario.

Those of you interested in near-campus issues will no doubt find TGAO's website a useful resource.

A reminder that the next Town and Gown symposium, Building an Educated Community, will take place in Brantford on May 11 & 12.  The early bird rate has been extended until April 30. 

The Honorable Bob Rae, Ontario's 21st Premier, will be the guest speaker.  See www.tgao.ca for registration information.

Note also that TGAO's first annual meeting will take place at the symposium, on May 12 at 8:30 a.m.  A new Board will be elected at this time.