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Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 21 Apr 2016, 23 V1 GEO ROP APR21.pdf

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NEWS Town joins Blue Dot movement The Town of Halton Hills has endorsed the Blue Dot Movement by signing a "Madein-Halton-Hills" motion at a recent Town Council meeting. The Blue Dot Movement encourages municipalities to sign a declaration that recognizes Canadians have the right to live in a healthy environment. The declaration is then forwarded to the federal government requesting an amendment to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms to include the right for Canadians to live in a healthy environment. The Blue Dot Movement recognizes that a healthy environment includes the right to: · Breathe clean air; · Drink and access clean water; · Eat safe and healthy food; · Access nature; · Know about pollutants and contaminants released into the local environment; and · Participate in decision-making that will affect the environment. "I'm pleased with the enthusiasm that has been generated in our community because of the Blue Dot Movement," said Mayor Rick Bonnette "I would like to thank the students from Acton High School who embraced the Blue Dot Movement and recognized the importance of this initiative. Our Town Sustainability Implementation Committee also endorsed the Blue Dot Movement. It is clear that this Movement is important to people of all ages as well as that it will contribute to improving our quality of life in Halton Hills." Council took a "Made-in-Halton-Hills" approach to support the Blue Dot Movement. The Town's declaration reflects and acknowledges Halton Hills' longstanding commitment to the environmental health and sustainability of the community. This commitment is recognized in the Town's Strategic Plan, Official Plan, Community Sustainability Strategy and numerous other Town strategies, plans and initiatives. Individuals can also register on the Blue Dot Movement website. According to the Blue Dot Movement website, more than 95,000 Canadians have already joined and 130 municipalities have passed declarations recognizing the right to clean air and water, as well as safe food and a stable climate. To browse the full report and the Madein Halton Hills motion endorsing the Blue Dot Movement, please visit: www.haltonhills.ca/calendars/2016/PI-2016-0005.pdf DeciDe toDay how you are going to look tomorrow. Lynne Gravelle, Rodan & Fields Consultant 905-703-0574 · lgravelle1.myrandf.com/ca GeorGetown Christian reformed ChurCh welcomes you! CHURCHES & TEMPLES God's Word for Today's World. www.knoxgeorgetown.ca familyhouseofworship@start.ca Rev.: Tom van Milligen Youth Pastor: Brian DeBoer sunday worship services: 10:00 am & 6:00 pm Rev. Steve Boose 116 Main St. S., Georgetown, ON 905-877-7585 Chair-lift access available. 'Sunday's Cool' youth ministry program for ages 4 & up. 11611 trafalgar road (north of Maple Avenue) Services EVERY Sunday 16 Adamson Street, South Norval, Halton Hills Services starting at 10am Service Dial-in: 905-702-1629 905-877-4322 www.gcrc.on.ca SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Let the Memories and Traditions Continue. Thursday, April 21, 2016 - The IFP - Halton Hills - www.theifp.ca A move to Seasons means more time enjoying yourself and less time spent worrying. 760 Bronte Street South, Milton Call 905-864-6888 NOW OPEN! www.seasonsretirement.com Page 23

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