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5 | The IFP -H alton H ills | T hursday,M ay 20,2021 theifp.ca Spring is back, and so is our 16th Annual Super Spring Special - Oil & Filter (Includes up to 6 litres regular oil) - Complete top to bottom check over - Installation of summer tires on rims included (wheels 20" and up $10.00 extra) - $5.00 Tim's Card - 4 litre Jug of Washer Fluid eXTraS $8995* Call for an Appointment *Most Vehicles Prices are +HST 45 Mountainview Rd. N., Georgetown 905.877.7958 hassellsauto@bellnet.ca • hassellautomotive.com $6995*69 Only Synthetic oil (up to 6 litres) Silver 2018 Halton Hills hassell automotive sales & service Silver FINAL TWO WEEK S! Halton's political lead- ers are reiterating their re- quest for the Province to safely reopen outdoor ac- tivities. "Outdoor activities done safely with physical distancing and masking are a necessary support to physical and mental health, especially during this prolonged period of lockdown," said Halton's four mayors and regional chair in a joint statement released last week. "Guidance provided by the COVID-19 Science Ad- visory Table for Ontario, that has also been en- dorsed by the Ontario Med- ical Association, encour- ages safe outdoor activi- ties." While the group of top Halton politicians said they continue to discour- age large gatherings in any setting, they noted that small groups of people from different households should be allowed to meet outside for activities with masking and two-metre distancing. The mayors and chair also said they stand with Halton's students who are calling for a safe return to sports when health guid- ance and evidence sug- gests it's safe to do so. "Given that many sport- ing activities occur in city facilities, the four Halton municipalities stand ready to partner with the Prov- ince, school boards and our local fitness providers in planning for a safe re- start of sports," says the letter. "In light of the evidence and advice from the sci- ence table, we renew our call to the Province to re- view and reconsider the list of currently prohibited outdoor activities. We fur- ther call on the provincial government to consult with school boards and our youth to design a safe re- turn to sports plan, so that low-contact sports can re- sume as soon as it is safe to do so." Last month, the Prov- ince reversed its original decision to close play- grounds, but other outdoor amenities like golf courses, tennis and basketball courts remain closed. NEWS MAYORS, CHAIR URGE PROVINCE TO EASE BAN ON OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES MELANIE HENNESSEY mhennessey@ metroland.com Halton's chair and mayors are asking the provincial government to allow outdoor activities like disc golf to reopen. Graham Paine/Metroland SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT THEIFP.CA