Watch your back Burlington, Oakville is right behind you Oakville will soon overtake Burlington, according to projec- tions contained in a new report looking at growth. According to 1996 census figures, Burlington had a population of 137,000, mak- ing it Halton's largest municipality as it ranked ahead of Oakville's 128,000. But the Development Charges Study, a joint project involving staff from Halton's planning departmnent and staff from area municipalities, shows Burington's growth will soon be outstiipped by ils neighbours. By 2016, Oakville's population will reach 215,000 while Burlington will lag behind at 179,000. Milton will explode to 84,000 from 32,000 while Halton Hilîs will grow to 60,000 from 42,000. Burlinglon Councillor John Taylor said lie isn't surprised as Uic growth pattemrs, which depend on water and sewer services being extended north to accommodate large-scale growth in Milton and Oakville. Burlington will preserve ils rural ares north of Dundas Street and thc proposed Hwy. 407, effectively limiting growth, Mr. Taylor said. "By contrast Oakville will have no rural area. It will grow to the edge of ils boundaries." Burlington's future growth will concentrate in the Tansley Planning District in the northeast urban area. The construction will mostly occur in the Rose, Orchard and Alton communities, and the Uptown Mixeti Use Centre. Burlington is also expected to grow in termis of the number of jobs available. According to the 1971 Census, Burlington hati 86,000 people with 21,500 jobs for an employment-populalion ratio of 0.25. Since then the population has grown 59 per cent, and the number of jobs has grown 180 per cent, to a ratio of 0.44, and it should rise to 0.49 by 2016. Most of the non-residential growth (more than 70 per cent) wiil take place norlh of the QEW. The south Aldershot area is actu- ally projected to drop in population by 175 people, from Uic current 13,875, by 2016. The rural area is alto slated to drop slightiy in popu- lation. Those drops are attributable to having little available land for future expansion, and because of a dedlining trend in the average per- son per dwelling unit. MeCanadîan Champion, Fdday, Mareh 26,1999 - G HIGH BLOOPRSSUR STUDY (treated or untreated) VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to artcipte n esearch study You may qualify for a clinical study of an investigational blood pressure Iowering drug For more information, please cali: (905) 337-0040 Dr. Ronnie Aronson or Dr. Daniel Sapir Lifestyle Metabolism'Conter study drug is provided throughout the trial *reimbursement awilable (up to $240 Healthy eatingfeature offoodfair The Halton Regional Health Department hosts ils annual Healthy Eating Fair tomorrow from 1l a.m. to 3 p.m. aithUi Glen Abbey Recreation Centre in Oakville. A variety of exhibits, presentations and cooking demonstrations by local restauranls, food compa- nies and registered dieti- liant will offer ways to make healthy eating boUi tasty and easy. Areas covered include healthy gourmet cooking, food ideas for home enterlaiing and oral care for older adulls. A 12:30 p.m. 'Healthy Meal Challenge! between regional and municipal politicians will highlight Uic event, which cosls $2 per family. Proceeds go to Food for Thought, Halton's school nourishment programn. The centre is located at 1415 Third Line, juat north of Uic QEW. the way YOD do taxcs... We offer: aPrivate offices. We've updated our look to serve you better. eAffordable monthly bookkeeping support and small business accounting aExperienced thoroughly-informed tax professionals. 0Preparation of ail types of returns-trust, estate, U.S., GST, etc.e aAccu rate answers to your tax questions Knowledgeable advice to help you manage your tax liability i e i I ~ ~ 8 a g e e n t a % d s t f a t I & ~ B o c k a r e ~ Iw a v 1 f a GranId Opeing arnd yo2r iny On-ed P iaS oi' us SUfldaYi MarCI'1 281 pleasepiease draP 10Y for refteShffien~ & mee aur ta~ aSSoCl~~ NEW LOCATION 500 Laurier Ave. Unit 17, Milton 876-4654 I