The Canadien OhamoDion. Friday Septeniber 26, 2003-19 A window on condensation (NC"-4 your homnes wlidows are covered wllt frost or toe or are drip- ping wflb condensation, many peo- ple assume ifs a sure slgn thatlthey are not energy efficient. But window con- densation may be just a syrnpfom of a different ldnd of problem. There's no doubt Ihat windowvs wlith air leaks waste energy and make if nearty impossible to keep your home comfortable, and there is no doubt ihatios wiSndowsA frosf over badly in the whnter. But condensaton con stil collect on your windows even If you've boughtlthe Most efficient unils on tuhe market. Condensation may mean Ihat the wlndowswere h-propely sealed and Insulated when Ihey were k-stalled or that vour humidIier must be aclusted to keep the air in your house at a steady relaltve humkilly of 35 f0 55 percent. If may be as simple as gel- llng htol he habltof usingl;the exhaust fans in your kichen and balhroom Or mc*hng sure that the fans are vented propefly. Whatever the couse, 1f is important f0 face your homnes condensation problemshead-on. Condensaton lsa sure sign that you are sPendlng more thon you should on home heating and cooling. And moisi air fe coid- erthan properly humidfled airmakIng ef a lot more dIfflct1o be cOmfortable du1-g tISe iong vAnter months6. Tac mucu humidhy con also make your home a breecing ground for fun-r gs, mould ond dust mites that con cause aslthma, allergies and other health problems. The good news is that unbiaed, professional advice isjust a phone col or a qick \Aiob search away. Nalurdl Resources Canada manages the EnerGuie for Houses Program to pro- vide a weallh of unbiased, expert advice on every aspect of home energy efflclency. This advice cornes from a lrainied EnerGulde for Houses energy advlsor who wil address any condensation problems by testing your home for air leaks, evalualing the efficlency of your \indovA, esirnating your homes current energy use and suggesting the most affordable ways f0 save money and make your lvng space more comfortable. link ofIt as your ownl personailzd wlnidow on condensaton and energy efflciency. Everytirne wAe use energy from fossl fuels such as coal, ol or gais, we pro- duce greenhouse gas ernislions Ihait contribute, f0 clîmate change. EnerGulde for Houses was also devel- oped to help protect our envronrnent and help Canadian homeowners do their bittoprotect our envronment by reduding thek greenhouse gas emb- sionby one tonne per year - thieOne Tonne Challene. To learn more or to find on advisor near you, - vWi the EnerGulde for Houses WeAb sie ait energuidefohouses.gc.ca, or cal 1 800 387-2000I follfree (995-2943 hn the National Capital Reglon). - Nerks Canada NOIC OF PULCMETN TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN STUDYe The Region of Halton has initiated a Transportation Master Plan Study to develop -a dynamic integrated transportation strategy that considers ail modes of travel. This study wilI provide Halton Region with the A i0N strategies, policies and tools needed to, manage traffic safely, effectively, and cost efruciently and to offer a range of transportation choices to meet the needs of Halton residents. Ultimately, the Halton Transportation Master Plan Study wilI result in a more liveable community that supports the mobility needs of residents, businesses and visitors in both the rural and urban areas of the Region. This study is being conducted in accordanoe with the requirements of Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class EnvironmentalAssessment (June 2000), which is an approved process under the Ontario EnvironmentalAssessmentAct. The study will define transportation opportunities, identify and evaluate altemnative solutions (including altemnative travel modes) and identify an overaîl transportation network to serve Halton Region forthe next 20 years. The first of three rounds of Public Information Centres (PICs) was held in June 2003 in each of the Region's local municipalities at which time input was reoeived from the public on the Transportation Vision, the master plan prooess and evaluation criteria. The study team is currently conducting a review of alternative transportation solutions including transit and roadway altemnatives for the Regional road network and will be presenting the preliminary evaluation results at the second round 0f Public Information Centres (PICs), which will be held in each of Halton Region's local municipalities at the following locations and dates: A presentatlon wlI take place ut 7:00 p.m., fellowed by a werkshep. Local staff will be present ta discuss the status of transportation studies and initiatives currentiy being undertaken by the local municipalities. If you have any questions related ta the study or wish ta be added ta the study mailing list, please contact: Edward Soldo, R Eng. Manager, Transportation Services Reglonal Municipality '0f Haltan 1151 Bronte Road Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 Phone: 905-825-6000, Ext. 7475 Toîl Free: 1-866-442-58661-866-4HALTON) Fax: 905-825-8822 Email: soldae@region.haltan.on.ca Claudia Covelli, M.A. Project Manager Dillon Consulting Limited 235Yorkiand Boulevard, Suite 800 Toronto, Ontario M2J 4Y8 Phone: 416-229-4647, Ext. 407 Fax: 416-229-4692 Email: ccovelli@dfillen.ca Additianal information related ta the study and consultation process may be obtained through the study Web site at: www.region.halton.an.calppwlplannifgoadsltranspmasterplanf This Notice tlrst issued an September 18, 2003. 1 This year we will be commencing the delivery of water and wastewater services alang the 401 Corrdor of Milton and Halton Hilîs. New services will be provided ta Haltan His and 4.4 km of additionaî watermain wilI be constructed westerly along the James SnÔw Parkway to accommodate the Milton Business Park. As a result of this construction, more than 500 arso Memplayment lands will be apened up for development. Thanks to the on- going pèrtnership between the Region and the Municipalities and the support of Haltan Regional Council, local landawners and businesses this initiative will facilitate additional investment ' opportunities in the 401 Corrdor o o area. Ptluu & ubf September 30 -9:30 a.m. Health and Social Services Committee October 1 - 9:30 a.m. Planning and Public Works Committee October 1 - 12:30 p.m. Homelessness Forum October 1 - 1:30 p.m. Administration and Finance Committee 1151 Bront e d avieONLM3- m i,5- 25 m00 wo re -6-4ATNI 86-4-86'T1 :9582 8 .r7TLtusa, I