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Chamber picks up environmental advocacy award The Oakville Chamber of Commerce's efforts to raise awareness about air quality were recognized Saturday with an Ontario Chamber of Commerce Advocacy Award. The award was presented at the Ontario Chamber of Commerce's 100th Annual General Meeting and Convention in St. Catharines. The Oakville chamber recently attracted the Ontario chamber's attention by encouraging the Province to make Oakville the first municipality in Ontario to participate in a multistakeholder air quality pilot project. "Clean air is important to everybody -- individuals, businesses and governments," said John Sawyer, president of the Oakville Chamber of Commerce. "Air quality is a cross-border issue, and to deal with it most effectively we need the provincial government to take the lead role. It is doing that. We therefore applaud the Province's work in bringing together a range of stakeholders, including residents, municipalities and the Chamber, on this important initiative." As part of its advocacy efforts, the Oakville The Oakville Chamber also received the honour because Chamber of Commerce called on the provincial government in 2009 to take the lead on air of its ability to help industry and businesses within the town quality policies across Ontario. Other stake- contain their own emissions. holders were part of the dialogue, and in August 2011 the Province announced a local air quality pilot project in the Oakville-Clarkson air shed. The Ministry of the Environment is also working with the Oakville-Clarkson community to establish an Air Zone Management Advisory Committee to improve air quality while enhancing the economic competitiveness of the region. 21 · Friday, May 11, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com S g Clean Up n i r p ! SAVE UP TO $2700 ON NEW FURNACE & AIR CONDITIONER $700 OFF HI-EFFICIENCY CENTRAL AIR BIGGEST SALE EVER! WAS $ on As seen and V CHCH T ine L y t i C PRICE MATC H GUARANTEE. CALL FOR DETAILS. · Free Installation · 10 Years Factory Warranty 2690 NOW OVER 120,000 SATISFIED $ CUSTOMERS 1990 * European Engineering Combined With Traditional Workmanship $2000 Off Hi-Efficiency DC Motor Gas Furnace (96% EFF) WAS $ 3990 NOW A/C OR FURNACE DIAGNOSTIC ONLY $49 $ 905.849.0266 "Building on the Brightest Ideas Around Glass" · Largest independent dealer in Ontario · Over 120,000 satisfied customers · Family owned business for over 20 years · 9 showroom locations in Ontario WHY AIRE ONE? *See dealer for details 1990 * A+ RATING 96% HIGH EFF DC MOTOR All Outdoor Fu rniture Minimum spend Expires May $200 31/12 10% off Get · 150 licensed technicians · 24 hour emergency service · Registered tssa-wsib-hrac-bbb member · Satisfaction guaranteed · All Outdoor Furniture · Trellises & Urns · Cottage Furniture RE-CONDITION, RECYCLE, AND RE-USE: · Garage Sale Finds · Stored Furniture · All Types Of Doors CELEBRATING OUR 3RD ANNIVERSARY!!! THE FORECAST CALLS FOR HEATING & COOLING www.aireone.com · 1-888-827-2665 905-849-4998 9 Locations To Serve You Better! 905-631-REDO (7336) www.paintitlikenew.com #1A-1254 Plains Road E., Burlington 10am - 5pm, Monday - Saturday CLIP & SAVE HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY We Pay The Tax Weekend May 11-13 QUALITY FOOTWEAR SINCE 1976 Mon.- Wed. 10am - 6pm, Thurs.- Fri. 10am - 8pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 11am-5pm Fairview St. Bos&co footwear X New St 3300 FAIRVIEW STREET, BURLINGTON · 905.639.2016 Walkers Line Cumberland Guelph Line www.bosandco.com QEW N