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Halton residents petitioned about Milton hospital expansion By Christina Commisso METROLAND WEST MEDIA GROUP A petition urging Halton MPP Ted Chudleigh, who represents north Oakville, north Burlington and Milton, to vote in favour of the Liberal provincial budget and prevent another election began circulating Wednesday. Indira Naidoo-Harris, Halton Liberal candidate in the last provincial election, launched the peti- 5 · Friday, April 13, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com Inside Opinion.............................................6 Worship..............................................26 Artscene..........................................27 Sports..............................................29 Classified.........................................35 Full Delivery: New Homes, Dell Computers, Hopper's Pharmacy, Dr. Green Lawncare, Bill & Bal Thandi, MInrate, Home Hardware, Adele Ontario, Wyldewood Golf, Telus, King York Paving, Smart Source, Holland Park Garden, Oakville Wrap Partial Delivery: Rabba Fine Foods, Total Landscaping, Bonnie Togs, Michael's of Canada, Goemans For home delivery & customer service call (905) 845-9742 Mon., Tues. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed., Thu., and Fri. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. (open for calls only after 5 p.m.) Closed Sat. and Sun. New subscriptions call (905) 845-9742 or subscribe online @ www.oakvillebeaver.com tion and door-knocking campaign to inform residents about the hospital expansion dollars earmarked in the recently tabled Ontario budget in hopes that enough signatures will sway Halton's PC MPP to vote with the McGuinty Liberals. "We elect people in our riding to be our voice so what we would like to see locally will happen on a bigger decision-making level. That's basically what democracy is all about," said Naidoo-Harris, noting expansion of Milton District Hospital, a site of Halton Healthcare Services, is needed. With $22.5 million in funding for Milton District Hospital (MDH) announced last week, NaidooHarris said the expansion is moving forward, but voting down the budget and forcing a provincial election could put the project in jeopardy. In an open letter released Tuesday, NaidooHarris urged residents to write or call Chudleigh and sign the petition at www.putmiltonfirst.ca. Chudleigh has responded, questioning the argument that the fate of the MDH expansion rests on the approval of the 2012 budget as the money was promised by the Minster of Health last year and said it should be "a done deal." Chudleigh said he'll vote on the budget with his constituents in mind. "I always look after the community I represent, they're my bosses." The petition will be circulated until the vote on the Ontario budget, which is expected to take place no later than April 24. Wherever the pain is, we can help! Foot Solutions has been exceptionally successful in helping our customers find relief from: WAREHOUSE SALE April 12th - 10am to 8:30pm April 13th - 10am to 8:30pm April 14th - 10am to 6pm April 15th - 11am to 4pm Fourth Line · Heel Pain · Plantar Fasciitis · Flat Feet · High Arches · Diabetic Feet · Knee Pain · Hammer Toe · Metatarsalgia · And More! Customers are taken through a thorough foot and gait assessment at no charge. (Valid until April 28/2012) You'll love the experience. 427 Speers Road Dorval 427 Speers Road Open Tuesday - Sunday, Closed Monday