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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday August 29, 2008 - 17 Halton cashing in Halton Region and its four local municipalities will be getting a big funding boost from the Province for local infrastructure. On Monday, the provincial government announced it is dishing out $1.1 billion across Ontario to improve roads and bridges, expand public transit and build other municipal projects. Halton has been allocated $22 million, while Burlington and Oakville are each getting about $7.4 million. Halton Hills and Milton will each get approximately $2.4 million. "This is a good sign," said Regional Chair Gary Carr. "I am anxious to see specifically what it means for Halton. Hopefully, we will now be able to work with the The Regional "Hopefully, we will now be able to work with the Province to choose and implement infrastructure projects vital to Halton's future growth and prosperity." Chair Gary Carr Province to choose and implement infrastructure projects vital to Halton's future growth and prosperity." Carr added the announcement shows the Province has heard the messages articulated in the Region's Fairness for Halton campaign and at a recent political summit. The summit was held to find ways to address the costs of growth for Gary Carr, chair Halton Region Municipality of Halton www.halton.ca Blue & Green in your Home More municipal infrastructure and social service needs. The increase in infrastructure funding comes as a result of the government passing the Investing in Ontario Act. The new legislation allows the Province to use a portion of any unanticipated year-end budget surplus to address priority public needs, as well as reduce the Province's accumulated deficit. York Dealer · Furnaces · Air Conditioning Before We Will Pay the GST! Fireplaces, Air Conditioners, Furnaces, BBQ Gas Lines, Home Purification (custom fireplace design) Terry Tripp c 905 580 5972 (sales) Richard Bodsworth c 289 259 3567 (service 24-hour) All Natural Skin Health Blue Box Envelopes Hard and soft cover books GreenCart Shredded paper Snacks (no wrappers) Paper coffee cups (no lids) Garbage Pencil shavings Bubble wrap Photograph paper Toronto's Celebrated Natural Skincare Spa is NOW OPEN in Oakville! Join us for our annual Midnight Madness Event this September 3rd! Storewide specials on all Products! 10-60% off In-store events: Mineral Makeup Applications, Skin Consultations, Free Giveaways + Raffles! Halton Waste Management Site Ink cartridges Cell phones Visit us online: www.pureandsimple.ca Yonge - Eglinton Spa 2375 Yonge Street Toronto, Ontario M4P 2C8 t: 416.481.2081 Yorkville Spa 27 Bellair Street Toronto, Ontario M5R 2C8 t: 416.924.6555 King - Bathurst Spa 725 King Street W Toronto, Ontario M5V 2W9 t: 416.366.8558 Oakville Spa 348 Lakeshore Rd. E Oakville, Ontario L6J 1J6 t: 905.844.4900 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 PW-08035