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Town gets $50,000 for ED strategy By LISA TALLYN Staff Writer A $50,000 grant from the Province will go toward updating the Town of Halton Hills Economic Development Strategy. The funding is being provided under the Communities in Transition program offered by the Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation. Halton Hills Mayor Rick Bonnette said the Town's economic Development Strategy was developed in 1998 and has never been updated. He said the funding will allow the Town to hire consultants to work with the Economic Development Steering Committee on the project. "Our economic development strategy is outdated," said Bonnette. "It's due for an overhaul. The consultants will tell us what we're doing right, what we're doing wrong." A new economic development strategy will include a review of the current economic conditions and initiatives and alignment with the new 10-year Halton Region strategy, said Lisa Sarracini, spokesperson for the Ministry. The overall strategy will look to ensure a supply of employment lands for future growth, retain and enhance the value of agricultural lands, increase the size and number of agri-food companies, retain the existing employment base and assist with expansions, promote and encourage a vibrant cultural community with economic spinoffs, encourage a knowledge and creative class sector, and promote tourism opportunities through the regional partner alliances. Sarracini said the Communities in Transition program provides assistance to communities and industry sectors across Ontario looking to address economic development. It supports innovative economic development solutions not covered under existing provincial programs. "We support these initiatives because we know that as the global economy continues to change, so too must our communities in order to remain competitive and thrive," said Brad Duguid, Minister of Economic Development and Innovation. "Helping communities build diverse and sustainable economies that support local employment for years to come remains a priority for Ontario." 3 ·The IFP· Halton Hills, Tuesday, July 10, 2012 The Truth About Thyroid Imbalance BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY: Is It Right For You? Peri-Menopause, Menopause, Thyroid Imbalance, Andropause & Saliva Testing Leslie was 45 & did well on Synthroid for low thyroid until Perimenopause hit... Approximately $400 worth of copper wire was stolen from the Halton Hills Hydro transformer station at 22 Sideroad and Eighth Line sometime Friday, June 29. The wire was stored in a fenced area. Copper stolen from Hydro transformer station Saliva Hormone Test Expires July 17th, 2012 $25 off KELLY NOLAN, BSc Pharm. Avita Integrative Health & Restoration Clinic 5A Conestoga Drive, Ste 300, Brampton 905-455-0488 www.avitaintegrativehealth.ca 15 MOUNTAINVIEW RD. N., GEORGETOWN 905-877-2296 www.georgetowntoyota.com Voted Favourite Auto Import Dealership 2012 Matrix 1.8L, Auto + Convenience Pkg. Lease for... Finance $ , Automatic , ioning Air Condit ows ind Power W 233 Like us on 04 + HST for 60 mo. $999 down or trade equivalent. or $ up to 60 Mos. $ 0% CASH PURCHASE PRICE 22,450 - 2,500 CASH PRICE CASH INCENTIVE + HST 19,950 Model #KU4EEP-BA *All low km lease payments are based on 20,000 km per year. The lease rate is 0.9% for 60 months with POP of $8131 for Matrix, licence is extra. 0% financing available up to 60 months. Cost of borrowing ($2500) because of cash incentive. Cash purchase price, plus HST & licence only. An extra mileage charge of 0.07¢ may apply per km for leasing. First payment due on delivery, O.A.C.