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The IFP - Halton Hills | Thursday, January 6, 2022 | 4 theifp.ca BOOST UP. Book your booster today. Protect yourself against COVID-19. It's up to all of us. COUNCIL TOWN PUSHES FOR ACTION ON PROVINCIAL COURT BACKLOG MELANIE HENNESSEY mhennessey@metro- land.com With pandemic related aavs cont ‘ing ie the ontarie court eystem, Halton Hills is call- ing on the chief justice to address the situation. ig its most recent menting. town council ssed a motion that asks Chief Justice Lise M: neuve to “quickly resolve the lack of judicial resourc- es in the Provincial Offenc- es et courts to allow for hearings to be actedled and heard in a timely manner to allow for fast resolution of serious matters." The motion from Coun. Clark Somerville notes that 276 Halton Hills park- ing infraction notices are awaiting trial and expected “significant revenue loss to e Te "It's not just the revenue from it — it's also the issue of fairness," said Somer- ville. "Everyone is entitled to a day in court if they wish to hav Provincial courts were closed for months due to the pandemic, with the On- tario Court of Justice re- cently approving the con- tinuation of a reduced op- erating schedule that be- gan March 16, 2020. According to the resolu- tion, the courts have indicat- ed that parking trials will not resume until in-person hearings can recommence, which isn't anticipated for another full year. "It's unacceptable and I'm glad we're raising the issue," said motion second- Coun. Jane Fogal, not- ing the court system needs to better adapt to the real- ities of the pandemic's con- tinuation. The motion will be for- warded to Maisonneuve, Premier Doug Ford, MPP fed Arnott, the Small Ur- GTHA Mayors and the a municipalities. SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT THEIFPRCA Mountainview Residence by the Glen The eonly family owned & operated retirement home in Halton Hills. Mountainview Residents receive the vaccine booster dose and are enjoying ongoing activities — www.mounta Located on the cusp 5 of the Hamlet of Cl len Williams 222 Mountainview wresidence.com See our new suite plans online as we grow to meet the needs of our residents and community! rth, Georgetown sst time of your of food choices), along t