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HB NEWS HAVE YOUR SAY ON FUTURE OF PUBLIC EDUCATION How can Ontario's pub- lic education system be rei- magined? Now is your chance to share those ideas you've been mulling over during the last couple of years of Wi ip Bi tastic opportunity to think about how we can do things ton District School Board as she introduced trustees’ Relmagine Forward project at the April 20 board meet- The initiative is a grass- roots project to uncover and shine a light on the pos- itives, to seek and grow momentum, she said. "It's an open invitation to students, staff, families and all supporters of the Halton District School Board and with the community, as well as the ministry of edu- cation and provincial orga- nizati "Hopefully, it will be a good counterbalance to the stress, the challenge, the oppositions, the unhealthy that we've experienced over the last couple of years; put us on a different trajecto- arrison. ipants will need to register so trustees can de- termine where information is coming from, added Bur- beyond. you to lendus your positive educa- tion experiences and your a en ward launches Friday, Api 22at engagehdsb.ca and will re- main open until May 23, 2022. Results will be shared WE’RE THERE WHEN NEWS ntr benc. "We all have ideas on ed- ucation, how to make it bet- ter, how to envision a future for education and we want to hear from everybody — students, parents, commu- nity m , industry," said Grebene. HAPPENS IN YOUR COMMUNITY. FIND BREAKING NEWS DAILY AT THEIFPCA ASK the Professionals E48 Find local professionals here every Thursday! For advertising information please call 905-234-1018 or email kkesoni heifp.ca DR. ANOOP SAYAL Family and Cosmetic Dentistry a4 ie dental own negative ex| Georgetown Marketplace Mall 905-877-CARE (2273) ‘How old would you say children should be for their first dental exam? Five or Six? In years past, it was rare for a child to see a dentist before five or six years old. Would most dentists agree that is too long to wait? Today, most dentists recommend the first dental exam to be scheduled around the age of two. Because not all the teeth are present, this visit is mostly a consultation. Parents can ask questions about their child’s teeth. The dentist can also show how to best clean the infant’s teeth and advise the parents on the best dietary habits for their child’s optimum development, This visit also helps the child to realize th office isn’t something fear. As the child gets older, it is important that the parents not discuss their should be answered truthfully and with a positive attitude. Modern day dentistry is much better than when we were children. Keeping your children’s teeth healthy begins with timely visits to your dentist. Wa, located in DR. ANOOP- SAYAL ences with dentists. Questions ton halton.ca (; 311 YH om Spring Compost Giveaway Halton residents are invited to attend the Spring Compost Giveaway happening May 9-15 as a thank you for helping divert approximately 30,000 tonnes of yard waste last year. During the event, Halton residents can take up to the equivalent of seven bags of compost per household. When: + May 9 to 14, 2022 | 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. + May 15, 2022 | 8 a.m. to noon Where: Halton Waste Management Site, 5400 Regional Road 25, Milton Who: This event is open to residents of Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. Visitors may be asked for proof of residency. q z 4 3 5 v 5 FS M4 c y ANIVINSYL BRITANNIA RD HWMS 5400 Regional Rd 25, OT QEW Remember to bring: + Upto seven of your own bags or containers + Ashovel to bag your compost COVID-19 safety measures: + Cars will be spaced and residents are asked to maintain physical distancing. + Staff will not be accepting cash or food donations. Please consider donating to your local food bank. + Please self-screen for any COVID-19 symptoms. If you're feeling unwell, please stay at home. Gardening tip: When applying compost to your garden, blend it with topsoil or another gardening fill. For best results, apply 60 per cent topsoil and 40 per cent compost. For more information, visit halton.ca/waste or call 311. Thank you to our doctors! It’s Halton’s annual Physician Appreciation Week, and | would like to thank our community's physicians for their many contributions to resident health and well-being. Our doctors have played an essential role during the pandemic. From promoting the COVID-19 vaccine, providing treatment and support to those with COVID-19 to continuing regular high quality care—on behalf of the community, Gary Carr Regional Chair thank you for your tireless efforts and dedication during this time. If you are looking for a family doctor in Halton, please visit the Physicians Accepting New Patients page on halton.ca to find a local practice near you. We update the page regularly as more doctors call Halton home! N oO 4 > i bal 3 =x zB s s = FY 2 a Es s = z 202 Bz Meetings at Halton Region Regional Council meetings are taking place through web conferencing until further notice. Videos will be posted to halton.ca. Please contact us, as soon as possible, if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. eordyouy