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9 | The IFP -H alton H ills | T hursday,F ebruary 13,2020 theifp.ca Toronto Pearson is Canada's busiest airport. We understand that our operations and the growing demand for air travel impact the communities around us. Through our Noise Management Action Plan, we are working with our partners and the community to manage noise impacts. Toronto Pearson operates around the clock, seven days a week. We know that nighttime noise can be particularly bothersome for some. Between midnight and 6:30 a.m. each night, we prioritize the use of runways to minimize the number of residents overflown. This is called our Nighttime Preferential Runway System. We have had a preferential runway system since the 1970s, but over the last five decades, the communities around the airport have grown, and the airport has too. That's why we undertook technical analysis and consultation to update the Nighttime Preferential Runway System to better reflect today's environment. We will conduct a one-year trial of the Nighttime Preferential Runway System starting February 27, 2020. TORONTO PEARSONTOTRIALUPDATED NIGHTTIME PREFERENTIAL RUNWAY SYSTEM TESTING DETAILS • DURATION: Starting February 27, 2020 and continuing for one year • TIMES: Every night, midnight - 6:30 a.m. LEARNMOREANDHAVEYOUR SAY • WEB: torontopearson.com/preferentialrunways • PHONE: Noise Management Office 416-247-7682 • EMAIL: community.engagement@gtaa.com Home Renovations Bathroom and Basement Interior Design / Paint Tile, Hardwood or Carpet ▲ ▲ ▲ Call now to book your Spring renos! (416) 992-5991 • info@appledalecontracting.com www.appledalecontracting.com 8250 Lawson Road Suite 202 Milton, ON L9T 5C6 Michael Chong will not be seeking the Conserva- tive Party leadership in 2020. While the Wellington- Halton Hills MP said he had been considering run- ning, a release from Chong's office announced his official decision. "After several weeks of deliberating with support- ers, friends, and family," Chong said in the release, "I have concluded that now is not the time for me to seek the leadership." However, Chong said he would be following the leadership race closely. "Conservatives need a leader that can unite a di- verse group that includes social conservatives, social progressives, libertarians, les bleus and fiscal conser- vatives," Chong said. "In addition to maintaining unity, the next leader must also broaden the party and appeal to a bigger group of voters." Chong noted that Cana- da has not met its interna- tional commitments on cli- mate change, overseas de- velopment, or NATO for decades. In October, Chong was re-elected as MP for the rid- ing of Wellington-Halton Hills with 47.7 per cent of the vote on Oct. 21, three points lower than in 2015. In 2019, competition in the riding resulted in declines in votes for Conservatives and Liberals, with major gains made by Green and NDP candidates. In 2017, Chong ran for the leadership following the resignation of Stephen Harper, but was unsuc- cessful. CHONG WON'T SEEK CONSERVATIVE LEADERSHIP BRYAN MYERS bmyers@metroland.com Michael Chong gets a celebratory hug after his re-election this past fall. Bryan Myers/Torstar NEWS Start planning your dream vacation with hand-picked travel deals and inspiration just for Canadians Visit