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9 | The IFP -H alton H ills | T hursday,June 13,2019 theifp.ca Participants in the annual Lions Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides get ready to head out on their trek from Cedarvale Park in Georgetown. The local walk raised more than $5,000, which will be used to help raise, train and place dog guides for Canadians with medical or physical disabilities. Ray Lavende photor WALK FOR DOG GUIDES provements may be needed at the crossing, in lieu of whistles, and next steps for approval." Unfortunately for the Gor- dons and other neighbours long- ing for silence, it may still be a while before any changes can be achieved. Harnum said the whistle ces- sation process typically takes be- tween one to two years and may require involvement from other agencies, including Transport Canada. At the end of it all, region staff would then present a report to re- gional council to enact a bylaw, he noted. Bissonauth said that even if whistle cessation is ultimately implemented, "the rail operators may still utilize the horn for safe- ty reasons, such as weather, ani- mals within the right of way, tres- passers within the right of way or any other potential safety con- cern." "As a rail operator, Metrolinx follows Transport Canada's fed- eral Canadian railway operating rules, which require the sound- ing of whistling in the interest of public safety," added Bissonauth. "Safety is of the utmost impor- tance to Metrolinx and our opera- tions, particularly with in- creased service. Train whistling is an important way to keep driv- ers, pedestrians, cyclists, train crews and railway construction personnel safe." The crossing in question is slated to become an underpass in the future, at an estimated cost of $17.4 million. Halton Region completed an environment assessment on the stretch of Trafalgar Road be- tween Highway 7 and 10 Sideroad in 2016, said Harnum. "The assessment included widening from two to four lanes, on- and off-road active transpor- tation and a plan for grade sepa- ration at the crossing by way of a new underpass, with road under rail," he explained. "The next step in the process is detail design. Timing is to be determined." The Trafalgar crossing is owned by Metrolinx and is used daily by 10 GO trains, four Via Rail trains and about half a dozen freight trains. Metrolinx has plans in the works that call for an expansion of what's known as the Kitchener line, to deliver two-way, all-day GO service by 2025, meaning there would be a train going through Georgetown every 30 minutes. With this on the hori- zon, whistles can't be stopped soon enough for the Gordons. "If all those trains are using the horns, I think we'd have to move," said Susan. "We love our home and do not want to be forced out." NEWS Continued from page 8 Ontario Government Notice Application of Larvicide for Mosquito Control on Ministry of Transportation Property As part of the Ontario government's commitment to reduce the health risks from West Nile virus in Halton Region, the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) will treat catch basins from June to October 2019. Larvicide will be applied to control the mosquito population. The larvicide methoprene (Altosid Briquettes, Registration #27694 under the Pest Control Products Act, Canada) will be applied to catch basins on King's Highways, MTO service centres, patrol yards, carpool lots and truck inspection stations. All larvicide will be applied by provincially licensed exterminators and trained technicians. For more information on the locations and dates of application, please contact MTO at westnileinfo@ontario.ca or call 416-235-5462 (collect calls accepted). How healthy is your shoulder? Are you living in pain or discomfort? While there are many causes of shoulder pain, be it a sports injury, trauma or joint weakness, it is important to have an accurate diagnosis so that the appropriate treatment is implemented. Common medical diagnoses for shoulder pain include: rotator cuff tendonitis, rotator cuff tear, impingement syndrome, frozen shoulder, shoulder dislocations and shoulder separations. Did you know? Shoulder pain is one of the most common complaints treated at Eramosa Physiotherapy Associates through our Path to Improved Health. 372 Queen Street, Acton • 519-853-9292 • 333 Mountainview Road South, Georgetown • 905-873-3103 www.eramosaphysio.com • Complete Residential • Repairs • Financing Now Available • Metal Flashing • Cedar Roofs • Copper Roofs and Flashing BASED IN GEORGETOWN SERVING ALL OF HALTON & PEEL REGIONS & ORANGEVILLE SHINGLES • CEDAR FLATS • COPPER www. .ca Happy 80th Birthday June 18th Lots of Love from, Your Family Bernie! Happy 80 Birthday Happy 80 Birthday