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5| The IFP -H alton H ills | T hursday,F ebruary 1,2018 theifp.ca Corridor, also known as Highway 413, would fea- ture a 400-series highway, a transitway, and potential goods movement priority features. The highway going through north Peel and Hal- ton would run near the cur- rent 407 toll highway and connect Highway 400 in the north with Highway 407/ Highway 401 in the west. In December of 2015, the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) announced it had suspended Environmental Assessment (EA) work on the proposal. Documents obtained through a Freedom of Infor- mation request by Jones, the Ontario Progressive Conservative (PC) Party's infrastructure critic, indi- cate the government had spent $14 million on the EA before it was halted to reas- sess the project. "To suggest that you would get essentially three quarters of the way through an Environmental Assessment and be willing to walk away from $14 mil- lion is just an example of such waste," Jones told the Brampton Guardian in early December. Former minister Steven Del Duca said the project was undergoing an inter- nal review and later formed an advisory panel to assess potential alterna- tives to the proposal. At the end of November, the MTO reported the panel's report had been submitted and the government would re- spond in 60 days. In her letter to McGar- ry, Jones noted that 60-day deadline has since passed. She also urged the MTO get back to completing the EA. "Despite nearly a de- cade of study and millions of taxpayer dollars spent, you have failed to provide the promised answer," Jones wrote. "Landowners and municipalities have been unable to plan for years. Frankly, further de- lay is irresponsible and un- acceptable." When contacted by the Banner, MTO spokes- person Bob Nichols ex- plained the Liberals' recent cabinet shuffle has influ- enced the timeline. McGar- ry was sworn in as minis- ter of transportation on Jan. 17. "At this time, the minis- try is working on getting the new minister fully briefed on MTO's various policy files, including the GTA West Corridor," Nichols said in an email. "We are committed to providing an update as soon as possible." - With files from the Brampton Guardian and Vaughan Citizen NEWS l Continued from page 1 Grits spent $14M on EA before it was halted The average sale price of a home in Toronto hit a whopping $273,698, movie tickets cost $3.50 and Oak- ville welcomed Mayor Ann Mulvale. The year was 1988 - a special year for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hal- ton, which joined forces with the Oakville Curling Club to hold its first fund- raising bonspiel. Thirty years later, the event is still going strong, having raised more than $500,000 in support of men- toring programs for hun- dreds of children. While BBBSH expects to see many returning guests at the event, it welcomes new faces on the ice at the 30th annual RBC Curl for Kids' Sake event slated for Feb. 24 at the Oakville Curl- ing Club. Those interested in rock- in' the house are encour- aged to register. No curling experience is required. Teams of four must raise a minimum entry fee of $500, funds they can raise through pledges and spon- sorships. Each team will re- ceive instructions, break- fast sponsored by Dundee Precious Metals, lunch and snacks. Grade prizes, spon- sored by Glenn Graydon Wright, will be up for grabs. To register or for more information, call BBBSH at 905-339-2355 or visit bbbshalton.ca. 30 years for Curl for Kids' Sake EachMiracle Method franchise independently owned and operated See our work at MiracleMethod.com/brampton Don't Replace, Refinish! • FAST, 2-DAY PROCESS • THOUSANDS LESS THAN REPLACEMENT! • FAST, 2-DAY PROCESS • THOUSANDS LESS THAN REPLACEMENT! ALL WORK GUARANTEEDALL WORK GUARANTEED After! • Bathtubs • Sinks & Vanities • Floors • Fiberglass Tubs & Showers • Tile Showers, Walls & Floors • Cabinet Doors We Also Repair and Refinish: "Yesterday, my counters were ugly. Today, they're beautiful!" VISIT OUR SHOWROOM 247 Armstrong Avenue Unit 10 Georgetown Monday-Friday, 8:30 to 4:30. Evenings and weekends by appointment. Call for a free estimate: 905-494-1915 905.877.8023Halton Hills' #1 choice in Heating, Cooling + Fireplaces since 1989 2 More Months of Winter! sAVe 20% on All repAirs with our PrEVENtAtiVE mAiNtENANcE PlAN April 6, 7, 13, 14 at 8pm April 8, 15 at 2pm Performed at The Old Armoury, Georgetown For tickets email tickets@globeproductions.ca Broadway with a Twist Presented byesented by