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4-me Canadian Champion, Tuesday, January 22, 2002 New date set for literacy testing Changes could boost dal I "inllt Or hH fk b si ss:( ha enset for tise grade 10 October, tise test was postponied f'irst in wluc successfiul compte- b s n e s C h Uud li g Literacy TLt Students ctn aftt. a copy was faunni ta be tion ia, a tâquirnn of gradua- eiq'ect to wtite thm mndatcd te av"ilbl ons thse Int=et dmon Studetit mmpass bots tihe February 14 pisti1S. Ibisttmarkstheasecandyear st- s'eadussg ant wrffiog Rpmt HAMILTON NG S iTWRKIW Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum Fri. 12-9 e Sat. & Sun. 9-5 Aduits $8 - Youth (13-18) $5 admission olso inclucles 6emuses QEW ta 403 ta Hamilton, then FoIIow the oirport signa (beside Hamilton Airport) For info or to enter our carvýjng cometition cal): 905-575-0450 www.ontano*ooshoffl.com After months of discussion with repre- tentatives of the cisemical and construction sector, Halton MPP Ted Chudîcigs believes changes are needed ta keep Ontario businesses competitive. In bis report 'Keeping Ontario Industries Competitive in tise Global Market', released last Tuesday, Mr. Cisudîcigs set out 23 recommendations ta boost the standing of Ontario businesses. "Ontario must be competitive ta main- tain a strong ecunomy,' said M. Cisudîcigis, parliamentary assistant ta Bob Runciman, minister of economic develop- ment and trade. "I believe tbe recommen- dations for these consultations and discus- sions with players in a number of Ontario's key sectors will help us to raite our level of competitivenets in tise global market- place." Reacting to the report, Mr. Runciman alto announced Iast Tuesday the Province is prepared to move forward with several of tise recommendations, including tise ettablishment of a construction industry advitory counicil, a $l100,000 investment ta support tise formation of a Toronto angel group (an informai group of potential investors seeking opportunitY) ta screefl business opportunities, and the hosting of an angel investmnent forum in April. "The Ontario government constantly seeks new ways ta, ensure aur busmnesses can attract, maintain and retain invest- mients and jobs," thse minister said. "By moving forward immediately on some key recommendations, our govemn- ment is working ta ensure our province maintains a vibrant capital market - a market tisat is essential ta Ontario's eco- nomic expansion and international comn- petitiveness." Added Mr. Cisudîcigis: "Perisapa tise most important recommendation from Halton's standpamnt is a cal ta, reduce or climinate tax on capital gains arising from investments in companies with assets under $5 million. "l've also indicated that Ontario should press the federal goverament ta, match this provision. The result would be a competi- tive position for investors who might oth- erwise consider investing in American companles. NOTCE F UBLC ni ý *b e«o Miton screl plnnn dieoBt trec gd of Main Steet betwe Comumercial Street an James St. The. pred work will be doe ini coodnon witii th Remo of Hltonand includesth costucio of new water sevices, wastew*tr mains, st«lê isteers co inrt. b nd Peiiaydesigns work for duis project began in 2000 wh.n thse Central Buins District Stestape Study was initiated. This recently completed study prvide guidance for the reconstruction of Main Street frons Thompson E.oed to &eonte Street including its general appearance. Detailed design for thrcntuti ori of the road betwee Commercial Street and James Street is uneway. Construction wll begin in Mardi 2002 and most work is expected to be complote, by thse end of May 2002. During construction, access to ail buiessandmide wi# ~'th e project limita will be available.. In ore to proide informiationt about thse project to thse public and interested stkhles ad reoe'iveomet on thse proposed work, a Public Time: 5:00 PMto 8:00 PM Location: Milton Lelsure Centre - Meeting Room 1700 Main Street East Thos. attendig tihe Public Information Centre wiil be able to review thse design drawings for the proposed woslc and discuss any concerrna or issues N o flereswaditonai information regarding dsproject please contaý Pb: (905)878-7252 ext 2181 Dees your community-based project I nUiiivIAlInSIenaU a unu aan assarncuuHl en.uum s Se Attend one of the uponmlng PaMhIaudkleur Corneand flnd M about: * Crtei*ato quaty fof fundlng and Tips for effectiv proposa wrllin * Othr udn souroes Ontario Trtllloe Fountdation & linitod Way M.miay,. J. X 0M as.W IubJL 3l p.m. Tmw of OallI, Trfupr Ron 1225 Tfalwa Rd., OAIm m Phono: 905-84-600 T* Wod Commu* hCentre 19%6 it*ll *ay,UUUTW, Phon: 0Q5n35-7815 Hatto H* CWe Centreo, CoimÇ Chu*m 1 FMils Drive (al Ave. & TraalgRd.) UEONOETOW, Phono: 905-73-2601 Mugli fostor Mai 53 BMMw Sboo (noxt tO Tomn HMi) %AMU, horw~ 905-702414 To rgiser or oe o tle sesios, r t obtin coy oftheM Gidefm, lWm eu 9%8r-, * .435 f og W"care aGly pwff0w RW il fm I41*41MTO XDRUG» MART The Shoppers Drug Mari flyer that is in eflect from January i 3th, 2002 ends on Friday, January 25th, 2002 flot the published date of Saturday, January 26th. We apologize for any inconvenience mhat this may cause. I.,. i nA nMimv tnMMIHm rtma r. mam IID M à arnlin ai nanUrR mai MM musumr rn ninn wmn- u FW"