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OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, August 5, 2009 · 8 Cash to crack down on child predators ELECTRIC FIREPLACE & BARBECUE CLEARANCE in-stock items - some below cost while quantities last hurry in for best selection The Halton Regional Police Service Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit is getting more resources to chase down online predators courtesy of a $51,000 grant from the Province of Ontario. Announced recently, "Our most fundamental responsibility as a society is to protect our children from those who would do them harm." LESS THAN LEVEL BAR AND GRILL For all your sports and entertainment needs. T.H.E. TR I PLE TH U RSDAYS WITH ALEX B SPI N N I NG Oakville MPP Kevin Flynn LIVE TRIPLE Thursday Aug, 6th plusSPECIALS: INI NEW M S HER PITC Friday Aug. 7th 1) PLAI N S OVE R H EAD 2) FATH E R C H R I STMAS 3) MY FR I E N DS & I Drinks $4 Pitchers $12 Domestic Bottles $4 EXPOSE´ WITH ROBERT + $4 DRINKS Saturday Aug. 8th Sunday Aug. 9th $ 50 7 "MASONRY & FIREPLACE DESIGN SPECIALISTS" ACROSS FROM RONA LANSING 406 SPEERS RD., OAKVILLE 905-337-2066 w w w. c o b b l e s t o n e m b e r s . c a 905-842-9009 Open Mon.-Sun. 5pm-2am OPEN JAM NIGHT + FREE POOL 381 KERR STREET, OAKVILLE www.lessthanlevel.ca the grant is part of $5.2 million the Province will be shelling out over the next two years to support 18 police services participating the Provincial Strategy to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse and Exploitation on the Internet. The money will fund teams of undercover police officers who monitor websites, chat rooms and news groups in an effort to identify suspected child predators and victims. The provincial strategy also helps police investigators work with other agencies and jurisdictions to apprehend offenders and assist victims. "The rise of new technology has given child predators a whole new arena in which to exploit and victimize children," said Halton Police Chief Gary Crowell. "These types of investigations are challenging, complex and frequently cross jurisdictional boundaries. This additional funding will give investigators the valuable resources they need to identify and charge these criminals, no matter where they live." Since the provincial strategy was first implemented in 2006, nearly 4,800 investigations have been conducted across Ontario with almost 2,000 charges being laid against 634. "Our most fundamental responsibility as a society is to protect our children from those who would do them harm," said Oakville MPP Kevin Flynn. "By protecting Ontario children from Internet crimes, we are building a brighter future for Ontario." Vision ­ To be the most livable town in Canada ittee and Make a Difference Join a Town of Oakville Comm Mayor Rob Burton and Oakville Town Council invite you to apply to serve on a Town Committee and help make Oakville the most livable town in Canada. Currently there are vacancies on the following committees: Accessibility Advisory Committee (1 position available) Oakville Public Library Board (1 position available) Further details, committee descriptions and application forms are available on the town's website at www.oakville.ca/advisory.asp or from the Clerk's Department at Oakville Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road. For more information about the appointment procedure, please call Andrea Zampieri, Clerk's Department at 905-845-6601, ext. 3136, or e-mail azampieri@oakville.ca. Volunteer ­ you can make a difference! New Transit Grid Routes = More Convenience & More Service Across Town As of September 6, Oakville Transit riders will notice a few changes to the regular route schedules. The new grid routes mean more ways to get across town. Before you go to your regular bus stop on September 6, please visit www.oakvilletransit.ca for new schedules and routes. Some routes may now have a new route number, others may be a completely new route, yet others may have been combined with other routes. New transit maps and schedules will be available at the Oakville Transit head office on Wyecroft Road,Town Hall on Trafalgar Road, and Glen Abbey, River Oaks and Iroquois Ridge Community Centres. Fixed route bus service replaces Zone Express service. As of September 6, 2009, those areas serviced by Zone Express will now enjoy the convenience of regular Monday ­ Friday, weekend and holiday fixed route service. You will no longer have to call ahead to book a ride....just check the schedule, and hop on the bus. For new schedule routes and times, visit www.oakvilletransit.ca. For complete details, visit www.oakvilletransit.ca or call 905-815-2020.