Halton residents reminded new anti-smoking bylaw takes effect on Family Day As of February 15, bylaw No 24-09 by-law that prohibits smoking within will be enacted requiring all regional nine metres from any entrance or exit and local municipal buildings to be of buildings owned or leased by the smoke-free within nine metres of all Regional Municipality of Halton or its entrances/exits. local municipalities. The bylaw will "Protecting the health of come into effect on February Halton Residents is a top 15, 2010. priority," stated Gary Carr, During the first three Halton Region Chair. "We months following the enacthave thousands of people ment of the bylaw, a phased using regional and local in enforcement approach to municipal services such as achieve compliance will be libraries, arenas, rec centres used by enforcement staff. and administrative buildings The first phase will involve edeveryday across Halton so ucating violators and promotit's important to keep these ing awareness of the bylaw. GARY areas smoke-free." Following the initial threeCARR It is estimated that over month period, enforcement 1,000 people die from second staff will use their discretionhand smoke each year in Canada. ary powers and progressive enforce"Second hand smoke has over 4,000 ment to achieve compliance. After chemicals and over 50 are known or the first three-months, individuals in suspected to cause cancer," said Dr. non-compliance of the bylaw could be Bob Nosal, Halton Region Medical Of- issued Provincial Offence Summons to ficer of Health. "Those who make the appear in court. healthy choice to be smoke-free should For more information, dial 311 or not be involuntarily exposed to tobac- call Halton Region at 905-825-6000, co smoke." toll free 1-866-442-5866, TTY 905-827By-law No 24-09 is a region-wide 9833 or visit www.halton.ca. LINEN WAREHOUSE SAVE DIRECT FROM MANUFACTURER! OPENING JANUARY 6TH 7 Family Day Tuesday, February 9, 2010 up to ly Weekre In-Sto Specials 1ST T QUALITY MERCHANDISE · BRAND NAMES · Comforters and d Sheets · Decorative Cushions shions · Sheet Sets · Kitchen K tchen & Table Linen L nen · Area Rugs · Shower Curtains · Bed In A Bag · Slips/Sheets · Bath Ceramics Ceram cs · Bath Rugs · Luxury Drapes · Licensed Hockey Bedding 70 rd Rd St Clarence % off Retail Evans Ave. ALL SALES FINAL! 241 Clarence St. #3, (beside Laserquest) Wed - Sat 9:30am - 5pm, Sun 11am - 5pm, Closed Mon & Tues BRING IN COUPON TO RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL 10% DISCOUNT ON ALL PURCHASES 427 7 Brampton 576 Evans Ave. Etobicoke 10 % OFF This coupon must be given to the cashier at time of purchase. Not valid with other discounts. Expires Feb. 6, 2010. Three Year Olds CAN Read! ,i>`}ÊÊNÊÊ7ÀÌ}ÊÊNÊÊ>ÌÊÊNÊÊÀÌÊÊNÊÊÕÃVÊÊNÊÊÕ Does your child want to have lots of fun!?!? 3MALL#LASS3IZE )NDIVIDUALIZED0ROGRAMS -USICAND-OVEMENT )NTERACTIVE#LASSROOM3ETTING 7ARMAND#ARING%NVIRONMENT -USICAND-OVEMENT "ASIC3KILL$EVELOPMENT 7ARMAND#ARING%NVIRONMENT Yeah! It's Famil y Day! "ASIC3KILL$EVELOPMENT &INANCING&LEX0AYMENTS !VAILABLE/!# JOIN FUTURE SCHOLAR'S MARCH BREAK CAMP HOURS OF OPERATION Ages: Entering 9 A.M . to 4 P.M. JK, September 2009 Extended Care Hours: 7-9 am and/or 4-6 pm Cost $3 per am/pm session up to age 11 FULL OR PART-TIME SESSION DAYCAMP NEW DAILY COST 324 Guelph Street, Suite 11, Georgetown 905·877·3163 OXFORDLEARNINGCOM A GOOD REASON TO SHOP LOCAL Shopping local saves the environment. We are all aware of CO2 emissions and our environmental impact. Local shops do not require long car & bus journeys to get to, help reduce our global footprint. So... shop smart, shop our local stores! $27.00 - fee includes 2 snacks and daily outings. Children to bring paper bag lunch During each day theme-based session, activities planned will include creative crafts, science, academics, organized outdoor activity, waterplay, cooking & a daily outing in the community. Each day the children will participate in a planned field trip. MARCH BREAK 15-19th Our daily outings/events will include activities such as skating, bowling, cooking, movie day, Glazed Expressions, a trip to the mall etc. SHOPLOCAL SHOP SMART... SHOP HALTON HILLS SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS AVAILABLE! Call Today. 100 Mountainview Rd. South, Georgetown Licensed by Ministry of Community and Social Services *Please note that sessions & field trips are subject to adequate enrolment. 905-702-9797 Islington slington ington n Av Ave. Kipling g Ave. y ed nn Ke Rd