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•T h e IF P • H alto n H ills, Thursday, N ovem ber 27, 2014 3 ...5102 ni noos gnimoC ac.oidutsriahabadni.www noitamrofni erom rof 0087-778-509 llaC Our 15th Annual To book an Appointment, please call: 905-877-7958 or www.hassellautomotive.com As our thank-you to all of our great customers, regulars and new, please accept from us: 45 MOUNTAINV IEW RD. N . , GEORGETOWN AUTOMOTIVE SALES & SERVICE Change engine oil & filter, lubricate (excluding synthetic) Rotate & balance tires as necessary Install snow tires that are on rims Check all fluid levels Check brakes, steering, suspension, exhaust & fuel system Check vehicle for tune-up Scan computer for codes • • • • • • 12-pack of Pop • $5. Tim Horton's gift card Jug of Windshield Washer Fluid Our 15th Annual • Craig Barrager Sales Representative Everything Craig touches turns to SOLD! REA L ESTAT E CENTRE INC., BROKERAGE DIRECT 416-704-5211 cbarrager@gmail.com Hometowns matter. That's the message that the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is hop- ing to get out through the launch of its Hometown Proud Campaign (#HOME- TOWNPROUD campaign). With a federal election expected next year FCM wants to make local issues a central theme in the election platform of all candidates and parties. The aim of the campaign is to drive home the impor- tance of hometowns by initiating a na- tion-wide conversation about local issues. Halton Hills residents are encouraged to take part by visiting hometownproud. fcm.ca, signing up and sharing their sto- ries and photos about Halton Hills for a chance to win two tickets to bring some- one home to town for a visit. Halton Hills Regional Councillor and 2nd Vice President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Clark Somerville says every- one has a story to tell about how their home- town has made their life a little bit better. "I know that residents care about our community and everything it has to of- fer," said Somerville. "Where else would you see the community come together to celebrate our recent Santa Claus parades, fall fairs and Terry Fox Runs?" "Cities and communities like ours drive Canada's economy; they are the hubs of environmental and social innovation, and improve the quality of life for all Canadi- ans. Here in Halton Hills we have every reason to be proud of our community." He said the FCM initiative is a broad- based engagement campaign with all Ca- nadians, inviting them to share in words and pictures why they value their home- towns. From local hockey teams, to arts festivals to public parks he said Canadi- ans are showing that hometowns matter. "I decided to share a short story on the recent Halloween downtown walk for children to show my hometown pride," said Somerville. Somerville said "this is just the start of the conversation." "The end goal is building a stronger Canada and that starts in our home- towns," said Somerville. Somerville helps launch FCM's Hometown Proud campaign By LISA TALLYN Staff Writer Regional Councillor Clark Somerville tweeted this photo of himself holding the #HOMETOWNPROUD sign. Halton Regional Council unanimously voted on Nov. 19 to support a resolution call- ing on all municipalities to express support for free, fair and reciprocal trade between the United States and Canada and the prin- ciple that any restrictive 'Buy American' pro- visions are contrary to the spirit of free trade. "Canada is the United States' largest trading partner," said Regional Chair Gary Carr. "The trend to 'Buy American' senti- ment expressed in a growing number of states south of the border is especially wor- rying. Many Canadian jobs are on the line, not only at firms that deal directly with cli- ents south of the border, but their suppliers and related industries. We need to come to- gether as a country and take a strong stand on this issue sooner, rather than later." Halton Regional Council calls for Fair Trade Practices