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Thursday, January 28, 2016 - The IFP - H alton H ills - w w w .theifp.ca Page 27 SALTSALT • TRADE & PUBLICWELCOME • PICK UP/DELIVERED • ALSOAVAILABLE IN BAGS 519-853-2480 www.RedsGardenCentre.com 12771 Hwy 25 (2 Km South of Acton) 5 CALL TODA Y! BULKBULK 24/7 ALWAYS ON CALL BEST PRICE! CALL FOR � Confident stopping power on snow and ice � Reliable handling in winter conditions � Bite Particles for impressive traction on ice BLIZZAK™ DM-V2™ DEDICATED WINTER - TRUCKS/SUVS/CUVS Meets the severe snow service requirements of the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) and the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC). TIRE & SERVICE Don't LetWinter Hold You Back. 387 QUEEN ST • ACTON • (519) 853-3940 www.queenstireandservice.com LITIGATIONlegal matters If I have been bitten or attacked by a dog, what recourse do I have? It is said "Dogs are a man's (and a woman's!) best friend". However, that is not always the case. Unfortunately, sometimes dogs bite or attack. The legislation that applies to this situation is the Dog Owners' LiabilityAct. Under thisAct, dog owners are held strictly responsible for any injuries and damages arising from their dog's attack or bite. So you only need to show that you were injured as a result of the dog attack or bite and who is the owner of the offending dog. You can seek compensation for any injuries and damages you incurred. When awarding damages, the court will consider the extent of the injury, including any scarring, the need for future care, and any income loss or out-of-pocket expenses incurred. If the victim did something to cause or contribute to the attack or bite then the dog owner's responsibility may be reduced, and so may the amount of damages. Notably, a dog owner's homeowner's insurance policy usually responds to a claim for damages arising from a dog attack or bite, so a victim can usually be assured there is coverage for their damages. If you have suffered injury or damages as a result of a dog bite or attack, I am happy to meet you at our Georgetown office located at 8 Guelph Street in the Lounsbury Life & Group Insurance Benefits building to discuss it. Have a great weekend. The advice offered in this column is intended for informational purposes only. Use of this column is not intended to replace or substitute any professional, financial, medical, legal, or other professional advice. Q A ASK THE PROFESSIONAL Todd C. Hein Litigation Lawyer BRAmPTON OFFICE 350 Rutherford Road South, Suite 320 Brampton, Ontario L6W 4N6 PHONE 905 452 7400 FAx 905 452 6444 CALEdON EAST OFFICE 15955 Airport Road, Suite 201 Caledon East, Ontario PHONE 905 584 4545 FAx 905 584 6565 OTHER OFFICE LOCATIONS: Georgetown | 905 452 7400 Proud member of B2C Halton Hills ADAMS EQUIPMENT Hours of operation: 7:30 am to 6 pm Monday to Friday; 8 am to 5 pm Saturday; Closed on Sunday SALES, SERVICE, RENT-ALL INC. 334 Guelph Street Georgetown, Ontario L7G 4B5 Tel: 905-877-0157 Fax: 905-877-0159 www.adamsequipment.ca We Service Snow Removal Equipment Rentals For EVERY need! • Tools & lawn equipment • Skidsteers, excavators & trenchers • Light construction equipment Full line of TORO Snow Removal Equipment while quantities last COMMUNITY The Halton Hills Camera Club presents an Evening with Jessica Finn, Canadian Geo- graphic photo editor on Friday, Feb. 26, 7 p.m. at the John Elliott Theatre. Finn is the photo editor at Canadian Geo- graphic magazine, based in Ottawa, as well as being an accomplished photojour- nalist and writer. She is also a photography tour guide in Canada's North and has guided bear-based adven- tures in Churchill, Man. and the Great Bear Rainfor- est in B.C. Finn is responsible for the photographic visual elements of the organiza- tion's various print, digital and online publications; procuring photographs through a combination of research and as- signed shoots, while providing support to photographers in the field. She also gener- ates her own photo contest and ideas to create compelling visual narratives and has covered assignments from Vancouver Island to Quebec City and many places in between. Finn will entertain and inform the audi- ence with diverse anecdotes and images, detailing her humanitarianism, scientific studies and adventure travels. Tickets are $12, available at the Box Office, 905-873- 3700, www.haltonhills.ca/ theatre. ****** The Camera Club's Pho- toArt 2016 will be on display at the Halton Hills Cultural Centre from Feb. 1-29. The PhotoArt Gala Awards Night will be in the Helson Gallery on Thursday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. The 'Photo Art' competi- tion is open to both amateur and professional photogra- phers and promotes 'excel- lence in the art of photography' within the community of Halton Hills. The Halton Hills Camera Club has proudly sponsored this prestigious event for 36 years and continues to raise awareness and promote photogra- phy as an art form. Camera Club to host special evening with Canadian Geographic photo editor