The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

Newspaper challenges Canada Post monopoly The Oakville Beaver, through Metroland Printing, Publishing Distributing Ltd.; is takâ€" ing Canada Post Corporation to court over a practice that denies privateâ€"sector companies equal access to locked apartment mailboxes for the delivery of advertising flyers. Metroland, in conjunction with the Canadian Daily Newspaper Association (CDNA), Netmar Inc., and Les Messageries Smelly water is still safe to drink A Metroland Community Newspaper Vol. 31 No. 102 The idea is simple: have uniformed officers from the OPP‘s Milton detachment join park staff on bicycles during random patrols of the area. With 1,690 acres and more than 25 miles of roads and trails to cover â€" some inaccessible by car â€" bikes are a valuable tool. Thanks to the donation of bikes by The Fitness Technique in Milton, the pilot project has been underway since July. "Without them we‘d be back to foot patrol and cruisers," says OPP Constable Dave Thomas “But cars are nonâ€"effective. People can see you coming a mile away." According to park superintendent Bob Kloske the project came about as a result of a 25% increase in reported crimes and â€" like most provincial agencies â€" cutbacks to his staff. Now, park security officer Jeff Levine and others have the added weight of an OPP officer along for the ride, The scheme dovetails nicely with the OPP‘s community policing program, providing a positive public relations opportunity as well. "This allows for closer contact," explains Thomas. "We don‘t want to come across as overkill." Oakville Beaver Staff 66Â¥ "hough the police cannot be everywhere, they could be anyâ€" where." Ominous words if you‘re a lawâ€"breaker, but reassuring ones for the thousands who flock to Bronte Creek Provincial Park. After all, Project Yogi Bear â€" the new joint effort between the OPP and the Ministry of Natural Resources â€" is designed to ensure the safety and wellâ€"being of the majority, not the few. By HOWARD MOZEL ‘Project Yogi Bear‘ Joint plan by OPP and Bronte Creek aimed at making park safer for users Bronte Creek Provincial Park security officer Jeff Levine (left) along with Halton Police Const. Dave Thomas (centre) and park superintendent Bob Kloske, enjoy a ride through the park while on patrol. (Photo by Peter McCusker) Buy a Party Pak of Timbits at the Family Pak price! Present this coupon at any Oakville Tim Hortons location and receive a 65 Timbit Party Pak at the 45 Timbit Family Pak price. That‘s 20 timbits free! Offer good until September 18, 1993. Coupon has no cash value and may not be combined with any other offers. Available at any Oakville Tim Hortons location. Publiâ€"Maison Ltee, August 24th, filed an appliâ€" cation for judicial review in the Federal Court of Canada. Management of The Oakville Beaver and other Metroland newspapers say Canada Post has exceeded its statutory jurisdiction and exploited its access to locked apartment mailâ€" boxes to acquire an unlawful monopoly over the delivery of unaddressed flyers to these From April through September 1992, more than 159,000 people visited the park with approximately 60% of that number coming on weekends. Thomas said the pilot project will likely wind down in September but officers will still make appearances during special events in the fall. "We‘re trying to nip it in the bud," said Thomas who, with Constables Al Vandyken and Devon Williams, form the core of Project Yogi Bear. "We‘re switching from a reâ€"active to a proâ€"active approach." Officers will carry radios and will never be out of contact with their detachment. In the event of an outside emergency, the bike simply goes in the trunk and off they go. The OPP are not immune to cutbacks either, however, so manpowâ€" er will be apportioned sparingly. Still, even the thought of a badge silently cycling through the trees can act as a deterrent. Thomas makes it clear that crime is not rampant within the park. (Theft reports, for example, increased from one to four since last year.) There have, however, been incidents of aggravated assault and a rise in Liquor Licence Act violations. In fact, Kloske says most probâ€" lems in the park start with alcohol. Since trafficâ€"related infractions are still a priority with the OPP, Thomas said curtailing illegal drinking prevents partying parkâ€"goers from hopping in their cars when they leave and becoming a menace on the road. Adds Kloske: "We want to ensure everyone‘s visit is an enjoyable one." "With staff cutbacks the potential is there for it to get a little crazy," says Kloske. FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 1993 mailboxes. In documents filed with the Federal Court, Metroland argues Canada Post‘s selfâ€"proâ€" claimed monopoly is not sanctioned under Canada Post‘s legislated mandate, which gives Canada Post a monopoly only for the delivery of letters. The application states Canada Post (See ‘Monopoly‘ page 2) 32 Pages According to Tony Smith, supervisor of Oakville‘s Kerr Street water treatment plant, his facility has received around a dozen calls a day since last week While some of Oakville‘s drinking water smells and tastes a little strange, the only thing residents can blame for that is the beautiful summer. Today‘s Exploding algae growth means our water really stinks By HOWARD MOZEL Oakville Beaver Staff CHURCH DIRECTORY.....14â€"15 .............................. CLASSIFIED........................ Fabulous fibre Understanding a special aspect of art Canadian Publications Mail Product Agreement #435â€"201 The Income Tax Specialists Income Tax School starting soon See Pg. 9 for further details. Call 681â€"8006 ext. 102 . for more information. _ > Time to get tough Local soccer clubs ready for area championships 75 Cents (GST included) (See ‘Water‘ page 4) 19â€"20 21â€"23 26â€"31