www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, December 11, 2014 | 10 Raitt says she is not facing a diagnosis of cancer by Rachael Williams Metroland West Media Canada's Minister of Transport and Halton MP Lisa Raitt is not facing a diagnosis of cancer. The minister received good news last week when the results from her surgery last month came back negative. The 46-year-old had a tumour removed on Nov. 4 after the potentially-cancerous growth had been found on her ovaries. "I am thrilled that there is no sign of malignancy," she said in a statement issued through her office. Raitt will take off an additional four to six weeks to recover, but she's being briefed daily on files that are of local significance. "While recovery can take some time, I am pleased with my progress and continue to improve while tending to my responsibilities as Member of Parliament for Halton and Minister of Transport," said Raitt. She had first announced that a mass had been found on her ovaries during a keynote speech at a Milton Chamber of Commerce I am thrilled that there is no sign of malignancy. While recovery can take some time, I am pleased with my progress and continue to improve while tending to my responsibilities as a Member of Parliament for Halton and Minister of Transport. ElEgant ElEgant inspiring inspiring bEautiful bEautiful you, you, at at Zuri Zuri fasHions. fasHions. Canada's Minister of Transport and Halton MP Lisa Raitt 103 Reynolds stReet · Oakville, Ontario L6J 3K4 Corner of Lakeshore Rd E & Reynolds | t. 905.849.1316 www.zurifashions.ca · e-store: www.shopify.ca Follow us @Zurifashions · like our Facebook Page Gerry Weber, Simon Chang, Barbara Lebek, Spanner, Foxcroft, Linea Domani, Fred Sabatier, Mes Soeurs Et Moi, Eva Tralala, Samoon, Luna Luz, 2 Beading Hearts K a r a s t a n A r e a R u g s · M i r a g e H a r d w o o d breakfast in early November. She was optimistic at the time, based on blood work and diagnostic testing, but couldn't officially breathe a sigh of relief until last week. Raitt has also been vocal about the need for women to be vigilant about their reproductive health. She admitted she had been experiencing "changes" to her body for the past three years, but said she thought it was the result of menopause or perimenopause. The MP extended her appreciation to those who wished her well during this trying time. Lisa Raitt "I would also like to extend my most sincere thanks and appreciation to my medical team at St. Michael's Hospital for the excellent care they gave me both during, and following, the operation," she said. Raitt's Milton and Ottawa offices remain open for business. Peerless Carpeting · Buyers Edge Guarantee · 200 Store Buying Power Persian BeSt Quality. BeSt Service. BeSt PriceS! · Plush · Shag Installed with memory foam · Textured Berber 1500 sq.ft. limit DIAMOND PLATINUM Rugs any carpet Style 1/2 Price · Berber · Twist $ THIS WEEK'S SUPER DEAL! · 2.99 Peerless /sq.ft. area ruGs Largest Buying power $ 5' X 8' startinG at 99 Carpet CeramiCs neW Karastan, smart strand, silK ruGs Carpeting Hardwood We Carry the Brands you trust Carpet difference Our designers make the · 200 Store Buying CommerCiaL FLooring experts Carpet Carpet 100's oF area rugs, persian rugs, Designer rugs "...perfect match for us "...friendly professionalism ...she made the journey fun ...a true expert in her field ...already referred to a friend ...expert design flare" ...exceeded our expectations" Following locations only: opeN SuNDAYS SuperStore trafalgar village, (across from Oakville Go Station) Oakville 905.849.4472 M i r a g e H a rd w o o d · K a r a s t a n C a r p e t i n g · 228 KiNg St. e. Hamilton 905-546-1921 P e r s i a n R u g s K DESIGN CUSTOM CABINETRY Power 490 SPEERS ROAD, OAKVILLE KDESIGNC ABINETRY.COM 905.339.2223