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Toronto and Region C(msctvatkm-Authority invntcs you to a pubhc mcctmg to lam about the rcvuscd public us: and rec rcation plan t'ur'Brucc's Mi“ Conservation Area (BMCA). We have taken your suggestions to heart and developed new themes that hutld on the existing strengths of HMCA. and wilt appeal to the surrnunding mmmumtlcs. Please amend the meeting and get involved your npininn mums Your Opinion Counts The Chalet at Bruce’s Milf ConservatiOn Area, 3291 Stoutfville Road, Stouf’fville Mdtmmtm b'ifi'é'fi'é (ion {or "no living (Thy ammo “I “AMSV “1‘30" “I1 H0070 York considers subsidy for “ low-income YRT riders Council then asked them to develop a two- lier plan to math as many people as possible. while also including a spending cap' so costs don't spiral“ Dmham's program. costing about discounts monthly bus passes by 60 per cent for people presenting pmuf they receive 005? payments. ' There are also subsidy programs for people on the Ontario Works program and individu- als living below the Iaw income cuvofi. which stands at about $19,000. York Region has more than 10.0!” Ontario Works beneficiaries and needy 13.000 dents using ODSR but the pilot win focus on target groups. including OntarioWbIks ems looking for work or being denied certain benefits because they have found employ- ment and ()DSP clients who similafly have earnings or who are in the ODS? mpkmnmt support program. Fligibility will be determined through di~ cms' mummies as part of their regular pm- with their close collaboration with York Region 1"ransit. commissioner Adelina Urbanskj The effort began late last War when Andrea Sager. teptrsenting People qun’ng Quality, a group affiliated with Community Living New- matket/Aurora, submitted a 327-signature petition and was among those asking the region it) make Using transit easier for people with low incomes. She spoke of having to wall: more because her disability pension did not leave enough room for taking transit every time she needed. Stafl’hosted severalworkshopsand brought a repon back to council in February. Hamilton. Ottawa and Durham Region am among municipalities offering discounts ranging from 30 to 70 per cent. It took a while to work out the details. but stafi am happy with how the project meets long-term objectives to battle poverty and If approved by council later this month. my low-inmme residents will receive tranâ€" sit passes at a w-per-cent discount or be able to obtain YRI’ tickets for free fmm. select com- munity agencies. The region's cunuuunity and health serâ€" vices committee apprtwed a pilot protect Wednesday that will distribute transit passes and tickets to low-income residents. York Region is set In spend more than $1.3 mflliun (u see if (“summing transit helps Imy- income residents get to jobs and other placés they need logo. York angina District Sch»! Burd‘s 80mm Moo! Ms Program... mmumdomctuzimm. .uu.|n.callmx.m mJunnhlfllnyI-Isb. .quumH-mmuun m.mdomuo.m “ "Emmi." Discover Specualized Arts programmin available at low Sites throughout the Region; 0 Alexander Mackenzie High chool. Richmond Hill ’ «Huron Heights Secondary School Newmarket , O Umonvrtle High School. Markham ' - -. 0 Westmounl Collegiate. Vaughan ~ ' * A tour-year intensive arts program lor artistically talented students lfl York Region A package ol 8 specialized arts credits altered as part at the high school curriculum Admission to Grade 9 through audition and/or porttollo presentation-January each year Applications tor all Secondary Ans Programs due 0am December each year Arts programs include Dance. Drama. Visual Arts and Music (vocal. instrumental) (Students applan to: Strings and Piano apply at Alana!" Mule I08 and velamllte H8 only l Program details. attendance boundaries. audltton requirements. contact mlormatlon. applications and dates and m 01 upcoming Arts Program lntormation Moots are posted at respective school websites: 1“ , BY DAVID FLEISCHER dflcuchrrfi’yrmgxom The pilot also requires one fullâ€"time (in ordinator. al’a salary of $96.0“), members agreed with Rkhmund Hm Regional (hummer Vito Spataford that moni- toring to ensure tickets are nm being boarded or re-sold. for example, must he pan uf the pilot. He pointed out groups such as senior cm zens and students received transit fares sub sidized through the general tax levy and wnn dered if this program would be sustainable. "I'm more excited that it’s hem than I am concerned With the funding source I don’t want to put up barriers.” he said. Council must approve the commitle decision at its next meeting, after which n will take several months to roll out. Stall will nepon on progress in September 201'; The $1.3 million cost for the pilot will be drawn from the social assistance resen’c. something that raised concerns for Newman- lcet Regional Councillor John ’l‘ayior. The pilot would be funded through the reserve. but if it's successful. council wuuld menhavc lo decidewhether m nm to add It tn the annual 'btdgct Ms Urbanski said. Regional council initially wt a cap of $1 million on the pilot, but stafl' said an expand ed largei group means a greater opponwu‘t) to get people at! assistance sooner. Despite his reservations. Mr. Tayim was happy tombrward. Under the new plan. up to 100 agencies can access up‘to $2,500 worth of tickets m distribute freely to clients so they ran acrms hast needs and jobs. About a down local social agenda. haw already been purchasing discounted Uth'ls for their clients as pan at Ma earlier pilots. distributing about $40,000 worth each year. Up to 1.400 ufYKI"s $1 151119111in passe-s will be available for $57250. C055. Once guidelines are finalized. L'livms will be provided a Khme- or six-[numb vuuuhvr they can redeem at the main YR‘I‘ 0mm in Richmond Hill and eventually. mhvr lum- lions. receive-transit passes at a 50-prr~ (em discount or be able to nhnmr YR’I‘ tickets for free from 5616‘“! Community agendas. ..many low-im'mne result-nu will .ll'llt' IIIIOK II... an