Election May 2The campaign signs are going up Stephen Harpers minorityand the attack ads are starting to fly as Conservative government was defeatedCanadians, and Oakville residents, pre-in a non-confidence vote Friday.Oakvillepare to head to the polls to cast a vote The vote was a moment of rarefor Canadas next prime minister parliamentary drama as Liberal, Newand their choice of candidate for the Democrat and Bloc Qucois MPsOakville and Halton ridings.stood one by one to signal their opposi-The election is scheduled to take tion to the ruling Conservatives.place May 2.The Conservatives were defeated inThe Oakville riding runs from Lake a 156 to 145 vote.Ontario to Upper Middle Road.Harper was reported as saying heResidents living north of Upper was disappointed with the defeat of hisMiddle Road cast a ballot in the Halton government, saying it sparks an elec-riding, which includes Milton and tion that Canadians clearly dontnorth Burlington.want.Confirmed candidates, to date, for Harper visited Governor Generalthe Oakville riding include incumbent David Johnston at Rideau Hall SaturdayConservative Terence Young who will morninAndrew Chlobowski, Greeng with Johnston accepting theface competition for the seat from Prime Ministers request for a federalLiberal candidate Max Khan, who has election Canadas fourth in sevenbeen Ward 6 Town councillor, James years.Ede, the federal NDP candidate and Federal law requires an electionAndrew Chlobowski, the Oakville campaign to be at least 36 days longGreen Partys federal candidate.and end on a Monday.In the Halton riding, incumbent It will be Canadas fifth election inConservative Lisa Raitt will face com-just over 10 years three of those elec-petition from newly-chosen Liberal tions have produced minority govern-Connie Laurin-Bowie. The federal ments.NDP candidate remains Pat Heroux with files from the Torontowhile the Green Party of Canada is Starexpected to name a candidate early For Halton Riding informationnext week.see page 4Max Khan, LiberalTerence Young, ConservativeJames Ede, NDPSix Mistakes RetireesLEASE FOR Make With Their FinancesFOR INVESTORS OVER AGE 50*1.9% APRfor 48 monthsDATESLOCATIONTHURS Apr 14 10 am, 2 pm, 7 pmOLIVER AND BONACINI RESTAURANTMonthly Payment SAT Apr 16 10 amOakville Place (Trafalgar & QEW)$Seats areFREE but limited258with $0 down payment**Calling this deal a steal is an understatement. Hurry in to the MINI OakvilleSpring Sales Eventtoday and get into a brand new MINI Cooper ClassicLimited with lease rates from only 1.9% and payments from as low as$258/month. But dont wait, this deal is skipping town March 31st. 2454 South Service Road, Oakville 905.469.6220 minioakville.comPeter WatsonThe MINI Cooper Classic Limited is available while quantities last. Inventory may vary by Retailer. Vehicle shown with additional options. Total list price of a 2011 MINI Cooper Classic Limited with manualtransmission is $25,775.12, which includes base MSRP ($23,600), freight & PDI ($1,595), A/C tax ($100), PPSA registration fee ($52.76), OMVIC fee ($5), Tire Stewardship ($23.36) and Administration fee ($399).MBA, CFP, R.F.P., CIM, FCSIHST and licence fee are extra. Lease rates are those offered by MINI Financial Services Canada only on approved credit (OAC). *Lease rate of 1.9% available for 48 months. Lease example: MSRP of $23,600;at a lease rate of 1.9% APR for a term of 48 months, with $0 down payment, monthly lease payment is $258. **$2,292.12 amount due on signing which includes: first months lease payment ($258), security deposit equivalent to one months lease payment ($258), freight & PDI ($1,595), A/C tax ($100), OMVIC fee ($5), Tire Stewardship ($23.36), and PPSA ($52.76). Total obligation is $14,418.12 plus tax. Options,taxes and insurance are extra. Annual kilometres limited to 20,000: $0.15 per excess kilometre. Excess wear-and-use charges may apply. Retailers are free to set individual prices and charge Administrationfees which may change the APR or the price of the vehicle. Offer expires March 31st, 2011. Delivery must be taken by March 31st, 2011. Offer is subject to availability and may be cancelled or changed without To reserve your seats email us at info@peterwatsoninvestments.com notice. Certain conditions apply. See your local MINI Retailer or www.MINI.ca for full details. New 2011 MINI vehicles purchased from an authorized MINI Retailer in Canada are covered by a no-charge scheduledmaintenance plan for three years or 50,000 km, whichever comes first. Certain limitations apply. Contact your MINI Retailer fordetails. 2011 MINI Canada. MINI, the MINI logo, MINI model designations and all other MINI related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and/or trademarks of BMW AG, used under licence.or call us at (905) 842-2100 Ext: 7 (24 hours)www.peterwatsoninvestments.com3 Wednesday, March 30, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER www.insideHALTON.com