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The Canadian Champion, Tuesday, October 9, 2001-3 say on proposed highwayj By RICHARD VIVIAN The Champion Halton municipalities want to, be included in dis- cussions with the Province on the proposed Niagara Mid-Peminsula Highway. Regional council approvcd a motion Wednesday that will sec the involvement of any Halton munic- ipality that wishes to take pari in thse communication strategy with lise Province. The Province is currently prepar- ing thc ternis of reference for an environrmental assessrnent study to be conductcd along tise path of tise proposcd bigbway. The study will tisen lie used inu detennining wlsat the preferred route should be. Thc six-lane higisway is current- ly proposcd 10 run bctwecn No. t Sidcroad and No. 2 Sidcroad in Burlington to thc Niagara arca as an altemnative 10 thc QEW 1i am not opposcd to the devel- opment of this highway, but il docs affect afl of us and 1 think wc should lic includcd," Mayor Gord Krantz told regional council Wcdnesday. 'It think wc have a pant 10 play in aIl of this." Mr. Krantz's commenta followed a recommendation of thc planning and public works committice in late September Uiat would have seen Uic City of Burlington and Halton Region share Uieir concernas about Uic highway's proposed location wiUi Uic Province. "But tisis is not specific to Burlington. I think any of the municipatities who want 10 be invotvcd with Ibis should lic.- Mr. Krantz continucd. Concems wcrc raiscd last weck by Burlington Councillor John Taylor that thc placement of thc proposcd hhghway would cause urban dcvclopmcnt t0 cxtcnd into, current agricultural land. Such devclopment, he said, would cause damage 10 not only rural lands, but also to wildlife in Uic Niagara Escarprnent. "If is higlsway goes in wbere tisey're proposing, Uiere will be enornsous pressure for deveîop- ment on Uic norts side of Higisway 5," ise told Uic cornssttee. "If this goes ahead like ils pro- posed, il will destroy Burlington in ils intent 10 balance urban and rural." 'Fraud suspects set trial, hearing dates Tisree people charged wiUi fraud over $5,000 in connection witis dealings at Uic Village Pine Shoppe in Campbcllville appeared in court i Milton last week. Carnpbellville resident Charles 1 inl1Owoen CANCER The nisk increas- es wilh age. The Ontario Breast Screening Program provides breast examina- lion and a mam- mogram aI nio coat 10 women who are 50 years of age or oser. Make your appoinîment today! For the centre neareal you cail c» pRt , *" CD Currie made a brief appearance in court Octolier I and will go 10 trial in Superior Court in Milton January 21. Campbellvillc residents Oriena Curnie and Sheri Duif made a lirief appearance in court Thursday and will appear in Ontario court (provincial division) in Milton Octolier 30 for a prelirninary isear- ing, a hearing to determine if cnough evidence exils to go bo trial. If you have children aged 6 and under... If you provide child care in your home... Then we'd like to hear from you. The provincial government has announced that Early Years Centres will be established acroaa the province. Halton Region has been selected as a location for three provincial Early Years Centres. We want 10 know what prograrna and services you feel are needed in your community. How can you help? Attend a focua group in your community or complete our parent survey which will be diatributed throughout Halton andi can alao be compleleti on-line by visiting the following Web site: http://www.region.hatton.on.ca/SCS/ChldCare/provideinfo/ourkidsnetwork.htm Focus groups will be helti in: Tuesday, October 16, 2001 Milton Leisure Centre 17ý00 Main Street East, Milton Georgetown Wednesday, October 17, 2001 Halton His Cultural Centre 9 Church Street, Georgetown Thursday, October 18, 2001 Glen Abbey Recreation Centre 1415 Third Line, Oakville Monday, October 22, 2001 Burlington Public Library - Tansley Woods 1996 Itabashi Way, Burlington Tuesday, October 23, 2001 Cobblehill Homes Co-operative 53 Cook Street, Acton 7:30-9pm, except Tansley Woods where meeting wiII be 7-8:3Opm To register for a focus group, please phone: (905) 825 6000 /1-866-442-5866 ext 7174 Thank you. Your input la important Milton Oakville Burlington Acton CWH PURCHASE PRICE ~FRT $17 944rà TAX ~l i *20 SIWBR E* PowrAinow ONL Air Aut1 7Passenge * TintedT Glas A PURHEPICLES UTD O 92US +FR VHILE Tînte Glas Aut illsAir mi e W allac~e MO.-aUS BUICKA MILTON9 AD LA 7-- 9100 AU- 6.00PM PONTIAC ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ R & UC AILC- II OTA SATK [ 2001 SUNFIRES ý