Beaver THE OAKVILLE Voted Ontario's Top Newspaper Four Years in a Row - 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 www.brantflorist.com/ob Skiing twins part of torch relay Page 4 www.dentistoakville.com 905.639.7001 905-842-6030 www.carstaroakville.com 905-8457579 905-847 -2595 2212 Wyecroft Rd. 547 Trafalgar Rd. A member of Metroland Media Group Ltd. Vol. 52 No. 152 "USING COMMUNICATION TO BUILD BETTER COMMUNITIES" THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2009 24 Pages $1.00 (plus GST) Doctor to star athletes in hot water Toronto doctor and Oakville resident Anthony Michael Galea has been arrested and charged with selling unapproved drugs and conspiring to export and smuggle them out of the country. Galea, 51, is scheduled to appear in court in Toronto on Dec. 18, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The RCMP has charged Galea with selling an unapproved drug (Actovegin), conspiracy to import an unapproved drug, conspiracy to export a drug and smuggling goods into Dr. Anthony Galea Canada. Galea has treated prominent athletes including golfer Tiger Woods, Oakville Olympic gold medalist sprinter Donovan Bailey and swimmer Dara Torres. The RCMP's investigation began in September after an associate of Galea's was caught leaving Canada with an unapproved drug known as Actovegin. The RCMP is alleging that it was Galea's intent to treat some of his patients outside Canada with Actovegin. Actovegin has not been approved for use in Canada, although it is available and approved in some European countries. The RCMP investigators are alleging that Galea illegally imported and smuggled drugs into Canada. They are further alleging that these drugs, which are not approved by Health Canada to be used in By Tina Depko OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF You're in good hands $ It's a job Jim Arnold said he hopes he can do until he's 100. At 85, it seems like a possibility. Arnold is a crossing guard at St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School in north Oakville. He's been there for 18 years, helping students safely cross the busy intersection of Nottinghill Gate and Monks Passage. See Award-wining page 7 MICHAEL IVANIN / SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER AWARD-WINNING CROSSING GUARD: Jim Arnold, a crossing guard for St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School, was recently named one of three winners of Canada's Favourite Crossing Guard Contest held by FedEx Express Canada. He is pictured here helping kids cross Nottinghill Gate at Monks Passage. See RCMP page 5 12 99 each 5-speed Hand Mixer 30" Snowthrower Power-UpTM burst on all settings. 48-2180-6. Reg. 24.99 357cc PowerMore OHV engine. Electric start. 6 forward/2 reverse speeds. Single hand controls. Remote e chute tilt and crank. 60-3754-4. Reg. 1249.99................Each 1149.99 9 100 $ save Countertop T 67 oaster Oven Toasts, bakes and broils. Easy-clean, non-stick interior. 6-slice capacity. Brushed stainless-steel exterior. 43-0876-4. Reg. 79.99....Each 49.99 30 3 DUNDAS & TRAFALGAR ROAD 400 Dundas St. East · 257-TIRE STORE HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 8:00am-9:00pm Sat. 8:00am-7:00pm Sun. 9:00am-6:00pm SATURDAY DECEMBER 18 TO THURSDAY DECEMBER 24, 2009 While quantities last. Sorry, no rainchecks. Quantities may be limited. OAKTOWN SHOPPING PLAZA 550 Kerr Street · 844-0202 STORE HOURS: Mon. -Fri. 8:00am-9:00pm Sat. 8:00am-7:00pm Sun. 9:00am-6:00pm