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IB FEDERAL ELECTION CLIMATE CHANGE DEMANDS IMMEDIATE ACTION: GROUP Continued from page 1 work on that because we've got to live together. These are our neighbours." itting on his work hat as the co-ordinator of the Acton BIA, Hilson said he wants decision-makers in Ottawa to be very mindful of the impact when scaling back on financial supports weather the storm of pan- demic shutdowns. “Our federal govern- ment has to be really care- in our area and across thocountrenitaparceaail districts," he said. mt they don't tread lightly, a lot of people could lose their livelihoods and be forced to close up shop.” On the business front, the Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce said it wants to see Canada's next parlia- ment offer strategic sup- port to strengthen the local economy through access to interprovincial and global markets, capital and talent. " ‘i i 'S economic engine and is re- sponsible for almost 40 per cent 0 of is GDP. Issues and cont related to Onta- rio “pusiness weed, to be “The UN climate panel warned that the world is at Code Red. All political leaders should act like it." front and centre for the MP for Wellington-Halton Hills," said chamber execu- tive director Melanie Fra- zer. “We would also like to see significant improve- ment made in much-need- ed reforms to the federal tax system, funding public transit, and expansion of ~ Jane Fogal broadband infrastruc- “Esewhere i in the riding, Jane Fogal and Janet Du- val of the Halton Hills Cli- mate Action Team are hopeful that the incoming federal government will recognize the state of cli- mate emergency. “The UN climate panel warned that the world is at Code Red. All political lead- ers should act like it," said Fogal and Duval in a joint statement to the Indepen- dent. "The floods and fires we saw this summer are go- ing to get worse and come often, and the way we live is the problem. Our MP needs. to say so, and lead by exam- Fogal and Duval said the local climate action group wants to see an end to fossil fuel subsidies, new incentives for green infra- structure like electric vehi- cles and home energy ret- rofits, and a fair transition to a green economy, with milestone reports from the Vel five years starting in 2025. STORY BEHIND THE STORY: With a short but heated federal election race drawing to a close, we wanted to take a closer look at what issues are important to local resi- dents for the new parlia- ment to address. Ei [a] SCAN THIS CODE : FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. HB NEWS HEARING ASSISTIVE HERB GARBUTT staff were having difficul- com y in ing with residents," said Chris When the COVID-19 Mills, Halton Hills' acting chief offi- pandemic hit, ties and business begani in- stalling plexiglass barri- ers at their service count- ers in an effort to protect both staff and customers. While the intention to protect everyons good, there were unin. tended consequences. ‘After we installed plexiglass barriers at afew of our front service count- ers, we realized that the sound was impacted and cer. The town has now tak- en steps to address that with the i ion of DEVICES INSTALLED AT TOWN FACILITIES managing partner with Hearing Loops anata, said most new hearin; aids will automatically re. ceive the signal while some older hearing aids may require the user to switch the setting to T-coil. the signal hearing assistive devices at the counters at tow hall and the Gellert com. munity C The Seung provide a speaker and microphone on both sides of {he count. smi aid. Stephanie Brown, a 1 Halton Hi directly to the hearing aid also eliminates any back- ground noise, giving the user better sound quality. Brown said devices to assist the hard of hearing Mine be required by art of the Accossiaiy fo for Ontarians with Dis: bilities Act, but in many Notice of Temporary Road Closure Due to Event - Greenore Play Street Initiative Is Drive, Halton Hills, L7G 5G2 | 9 cases, COVID- has pushed up the timeline technology to trancmit sound directly to a hearing aid can be used in a variety of settings, in- cluding board rooms, chambers, churches and theatres. SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT THEIFP.CA Notice of the temporary closure of Greenore Street for the Greenore Play Street Initiative on Sunday, September 26, 2021, from 3 to 5 p.m. Road closure will affect Greenore residents in odd numbered homes (#35-#45). igi. Hearing Loops Canada photo The Town of Halton Hills has installed hearing assistive devices Organized by the Town of Halton Hills. If you require any additional information regarding this road closure, please contact the Recreation and Parks Department at 905-873-2600, ect. 2273. This notice is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act, $.0. 2001, and Town of Halton Hills By-law 2008-0020. at town hall and the Gellert Community Centre. INH UONEH - dl CUL | 2 a Fy 2 a S = © g 3 3 Fa iS 8 iS 8 8