Beaver N O RT H A M E R I C A' S M O S T AWA R D E D C O M M U N I T Y N E W S PA P E R A member of Metroland Media Group Ltd. Vol. 46 No. 74 THE OAKVILLE Ridge Relays Page 21 for Life www.oakvillebeaver.com Mississauga Cosmetic Surgery & Laser Clinic with any Microdermabrasion or Peel Treatment. FREE Multi-colour Straw Sun Hat One hat per client. Expires June 30/07 905-273-3045 BRONTE - Heritage Park July 1st - 11am till dusk Music, food, fun and FIREWORKS! "USING COMMUNICATION TO BUILD BETTER COMMUNITIES" FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 2007 56 Pages $1.00 (plus GST) No burning desire for EFW facility Region shelves incinerator plans By Melanie Hennessey SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER In the swim Inside Opinion.......................................6 Worship.....................................41 Artscene....................................33 Sports........................................41 Real Estate................................44 Classified ..................................48 Full Delivery: Petcetera, Canadian Tire, Superstore, Smart Source, Food Basics, No Frills, Wal-Mart, Zellers, Gold Book Partial Delivery: Dominion, Linens-N-Things, Rogers Wireless, 2001 Audio Video, Marineland, Ideal Tile, Vistek, Sick Kids Lotto, Price Chopper, Longo's, National Cremation, Ho-Lee-Chow, M&M's, Sobeys, Pharma Plus, Fortino's, Sears, Toppers Pizza, Wal-Mart, Goemans, MDG, Ridgeway Home Furnishings, Best Buy, The Barn, Sears, Shoppers Drug Mart, Future Shop With a unanimous vote by regional council Wednesday, plans to potentially establish an energy-from-waste (EFW) facility at the local landfill sometime soon went up in smoke. Council opted to delay the EFW proposal to wait for technology improvements and give new waste diversion initiatives time to impact Halton's waste management system. The decision, which means the EFW option is off the table for now and won't be considered again for five years, was celebrated by local opponents of the facility that would incinerate garbage and generate hydro. "It's a great day for the environment and citizens, too," said Barbara Halsall, of Protect Our Water and Environmental Resources. Prior to its verdict, Halsall urged council members one last time to support the motion, which was created and recommended by the planning and public works committee last week. "The health risks, the "It's a great day for the environment and citizens, too." Barbara Halsall, Protect Our Water and Environmental Resources financial risks and the risks to the environment through climate change are overwhelming if the Region were to proceed with an incinerator, or EFW facility," she said. Burlington resident Tom Muir also addressed council on the topic and said while he supports the main direction of the motion, he has a problem with the issue coming back up again in five years. "I heard a lot of good words and intentions expressed at planning and public works, but to start this all over again in five OAKVILLE DODGE We're Moving to Trafalgar Rd. NOW UNDER CONSTRUCTION LIESA KORTMANN / OAKVILLE BEAVER The New SURVIVAL LESSON: Grade 4 Mother Teresa student Matthew DeLella treads water at White Oaks Pool. He is among the 266 students from five elementary schools in Oakville who will receive three, one-hour Swim to Survive lessons this month. For more information see page 12. Looking for full time Detailer & Sales People 646 4th Line at Speers Rd. 905.845.4211 See Region page 4 careers@oakvilledodge.com sales@oakvilledodge.com GOT 15 MINUTES FOR A HEALTHIER BODY? * Reduce Body Fat & Visible Cellulite* * Strengthen Muscle and Tone * * Improve Balance & Coordination * * Beneficial Results for Seniors Too * Programs for Weight * Strengthen Explosive Power in Athletes * * Improve Flexibility and Increase Bone Density * Management & Athletes Come in and visit our Studio and let us set up a complimentary session for you TODAY. 1395 Abbeywood Dr. Unit 3, Oakville Brunos Plaza 905-825-0655 Now Open