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74 - The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday August 25, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com Oakville beaches off limits The Halton Region's Health Department is giving the go ahead for swimming at three beaches in the Halton area at which bacteria in the water is deemed to be at a safe level. Beach water samples taken on Aug. 23, revealed that Burlington's Beachway South, Milton's Kelso Conservation Area and Halton Hills' Prospect Park Old Beach have acceptable levels of bacteria and are safe for swimming. This is not true, however, of Oakville's Coronation Park East, Oakville's Coronation Park West and Burlington's Beachway North. All have been labeled unsuitable for swimming due to excessive algae growth. Is your community a healthy one? H alton Region is expected to grow by 135,000 households in the next 25 years. With this level of growth, we need to consider how we design our communities to minimize the negative impacts on air quality and the climate, and create safe and healthy communities that support healthy lifestyles and a strong sense of community. Car and truck traffic is one of the most significant sources of air pollution and greenhouse gases in Ontario. Also, research has found that people who live in communities where cars are needed to get around are less physically active and are at greater risk of being overweight than people who live in "walkable" communities that are well supported by public transit. Studies have also shown that people who live in "complete communities" spend less time commuting to work than people who live in less compact communities. "Complete communities" generally have mixed land uses, mixed housing, a nice mix of jobs for residents, and efficient public transit. Residents who live in "complete communities" have more time for recreation, more time for family, and more time to be involved in activities in their communities. When neighbourhoods are designed around active forms of transportation, such as walking and bicycling, it is easier for people to get the physical activity needed for good health, while less air pollution and fewer greenhouse gases are produced. By designing these complete communities that allow people to live and work in the same community and walk to nearby services, we provide residents with a community that has all the elements needed for good health. Complete communities support healthy choices, a healthy environment, and time and opportunities to build a strong sense of community. Healthy communities that are "walkable" and "complete" are good for all A STEP BEYOND IN CARE Specializing in: · Foot/Arch Pain · General/Diabetic Care · Permanent Ingrown Toenail Removal · Custom Made Foot Orthotics Reiki and Reflexology now available SALIMA KASSAM REG. CHIROPODIST New Location P CALL 905-632-1414 Dr. Jenna Davis Family Chiropractor/ Acupuncturist Alliance Healthcare Professionals 728 Burloak Drive members of the community. When we build communities that do not require vehicles, we also make them more accessible to the young, the elderly, to those who cannot afford vehicles, and to those with physical or mental challenges. "Sustainable Halton" is the process that Halton Region is undertaking to look at how Halton will grow until the year 2031, and how we will develop Halton's many communities. This process is very important to the health of our communities. Halton Region has examined and compiled many reports to help guide growth in Halton, including one on Air Quality, Human Health and the Built Environment, and one on Physical Activity and the Built Environment. To view these reports, to find more information, or to share your thoughts on "Sustainable Halton," visit www.halton.ca/sustainablehalton, or call Halton Region at 905825-6000, toll free 1-866-4HALTON (1-866-442-5866), TTY 905-8279833. -- Health Notes is prepared by staff of the Halton Region Health Department. Present Moment Forward Motion Workshops with Teresa Marie Bloom Babysitting course St. John Ambulance is offering What Every Babysitter Should Know. It's for 11-14 year olds interested in building babysitting, leadership and first aid skills in a fun and informative way. 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