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The IFP - Halton Hills | Thursday, September 9, 2021 | 4 What is your next step? * Build your Computer Skills for Work e for College Entrance GED * Upgrade ¢ Prepare to write the In-class and online options available Register now! ALNH.CA 905-873-2200 IBNEWS TOWN COUNCIL ENDORSES VACCINE PASSPORTS MELANIE HENNESSEY mhennessey@ metroland.com Halton Hills council has thrown its support behind COVID-19 vaccination pass- ports, which were formal- ized by Premier Doug Ford- pt. 1. The local councillors unanimously passed a mo- tion Aug. 30 that endorses the development of secure vaccine passports and med- ical exemption certificates, which business owners can. require the public show be- fore < accessing services. adden a a «should they as nesses) wish to do clause, the plans laid out ‘by Ford indicate that the pass- ports/exemptions will be mandatory to gain entry to certain non-essential places like restaurants, night- clubs, gyms, sporting events, concerts and more. or Rick Bonnette — who recently sent a letter to Ford and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau them to institute a vaccina- tion passport —said provid- roof of vaccines is nothing new. Bonnette pointed to times when he previously had to show such documentation when travelling to certain ct ies. "I think we all feel safer in close confinement — whether it's in an airplane, a ship, a movie theatre or a hockey game — (knowing) that everybody's been vacci- nated," he said. Coun. Jon Hurst, who seconded the motion moved by Coun. Moya Johnson, said there are several rea- sons to introduce a vaccine pass] “We're removing the bur- den from businesses having termine admittance el- ‘ebay "Hurst said, adding the passports will also give assurance to all vaccinated patrons and employees that they're "in good company." In addition, he said he thinks the program will a message to unvacci- aoe people (excluding those with medical and oth- er legitimate exemptions): “You don't have the right to put anyone else at risk.” m and Bonnette noted that businesses and chambers commerce have been asking for a vac- cination bassport program. The new provincial poli- cy is set to come into effect on Sept. 22. SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT THEIFR.CA Mountainview Residence _ the Glen The only family owned & operated retirement home in Halton Hills. You've worked hard to enjoy retir ’s our pleasure to make this the best time of in a family, friendly atm ry with discrete personal care services to support daily well being. On-site activities to foster social, emotional, physical and mental wellbeing. —_—— oo Mountainview We are growing with Residents our community. Come are fully vaccinated, see our new designs all are in good spirits starting summer 2021! TEN Located on the cusp of the Hamlet of Glen Williams Mountainview 905. North, Georgetown theifp.ca www.mountain idence.com for voting us runner up BEST VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT in HALTON HILLS! THE INDEPENDENT ‘SAREE READERS’ CHOICE 2021 PLATINUM WINNER, Ask about our specials ‘indian: San ‘Guelph, ON SUPER EASY ONLINE ORDERING kirtidakitchen.com 3-265 Eramosa Road, Guelph ¢ 519-766-0055