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What once was just a dream is now a reality! e communitys long-awaited opening of William Osler Health Centres jewel, Brampton Civic Hospital, is here. Brampton Civic is an open, accessible, public hospital. It provides the community with a modern facility, advanced medical equipment and a comprehensive range of health services. Brampton Civic Hospital: Off ers an abundance of natural light throughout with windows in every inpatient room Covers over 1.3 million square feet Opens with 479 beds and will transition to 608 beds by 2011/2012 Will ramp up from 12 operating rooms to 18 within three years Uses the fi nest technology and sterilization procedures Off ers a secure, safe and effi cient work environment Makes available retail pharmacy, gift shop, and other retail services (as construction is completed) Accommodates 2,570 vehicles (available parking spaces) Provides high level security, especially within the maternal newborn unit Provides many new and enhanced services Welcome to Brampton Civic Hospital www.williamoslerhc.on.ca Contact Centre: (416) or (905) 494-2120 Emergency Department (905) 494-6789 Diagnostic Imaging Booking Offi ce (905) 494-6688 Patient Inquiry 494-2120 Ext. 33525 Foundation (905) 494-6556 Human Resources (905) 494-6819 Communications and Marketing 494-2120 Ext. 59940 Visiting Hours Visitors are welcome between 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm daily. Each patient may have two visitors at a time. Children under 13 years of age are permitted to visit only in special circumstances. Special visitor guidelines apply in some units. Please check beforehand with your caregiver. For more information or updates please visit our website. Brampton Civic Hospital 2100 Bovaird Drive East Brampton, ON L6R 3J7EGH BCH PMH Steeles Ave E B ramalea R d A irport R d T o rbra m R d Dixie R d 410 Bovaird Dr E Queen St E 407 427 409 401 The Go re R d 50 Albion R d Steeles Ave W Derry Rd K ennedy Rd S M ain St N R e xdale Bl vd Go re w ay D r Kipling Av e Toronto Pearson International Airport Hu ront a rio S t M ain St S 7 Williams Pkwy E 27 Finch A ve W Sandalwood Pkwy E Castlemore Rd H um b e r W Pk w y 8 Independent & Free Press, Wednesday, October 31, 2007 I want to begin this, my very first column in The Independent & Free Press, by expressing my sincere thanks for the warm reception you gave me while I was canvassing in Halton Hills during the recent provincial election. In addition, I want to say thanks to everyone who volunteered and worked so hard to support my campaign, and thanks to all who voted for me. Even after 17 years in the Ontario Legislature, I still feel incredibly honoured to have been given this chance to serve again as a Member of Provincial Parliament. It is a responsibility which I take very seriously. As I said many times during the campaign, I want to represent each and every resident of our riding equally and fairly. It doesnt matter where you live in the riding or who you voted for, my staff and I are here to help. Our provincial riding office has been located in downtown Fergus since 1998, at 181 St. Andrew Street East. Our telephone number is 1- 800-265-2366 and our e-mail address is ted.arnottco@pc.ola.org Given the fact that I usually drive through Halton Hills on my frequent trips to and from Queens Park, I plan to schedule stops, ensuring that I am accessible to you and that we can keep in close touch. Im looking forward to attending your community events and supporting your community organizations. On October 11, the next morning after the provincial election, I wrote to the Minister of Health, the Hon. George Smitherman. I urged him to expedite his review and approval of the CT scanners we need at the hos- pitals in Fergus and Georgetown. It is my inten- tion to follow up with the minister when the Provincial Legislature resumes sitting. On October 15, I called upon Premier Dalton McGuinty to recall the Legislature as soon as pos- sible. I look forward to the chance to serve you. Ted Arnott is the MPP for Wellington-Halton Hills New MPP appreciates support Ted Arnott Mayor Rick Bonnette (left) and Neilson Dairy Vice-President Greg Jenkins (right) were joined by gir l guides Andrea Dettwiler and Emilie Knighton last week as Project Porchlight was officially launched with a training ses- sion at Neilson a major project sponsor. A total of 6,800 13-watt com- pact fluorescent lightbulbs will be delivered free to local homeowners to replace their existing porchlights. Photo by Shawn McAlpine Project launch