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Continued from page 1 To wait is to wait for others to die: advocate youths and to prevent them from going through an ordeal similar to hers. "I implore you to consider this seriously," said Cyr, choking back tears. "To wait continuously for the Province to enact legislation is to wait for other people to die from this disease." Cyr acknowledged tanning beds are not the only cause of melanoma, but said they are such a huge contributing factor, particularly for youths, that they should be outlawed. She said she wants a bylaw passed to protect youths from tanning beds just as laws have been passed to protect youths from alcohol and tobacco. The committee voted to direct staff to develop the bylaw for the public's consideration. They also voted to support the private mem- 3 · Friday, July 6, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com across Ontario, this is the third time it has been brought forward, there is no guarantee it will pass and Oakville cannot afford to wait. "As most of you probably know, I have been burdened by two separate cancers and there is really nothing much more devastating than having your doctor look you in the eye and say `You have cancer,'" said Robinson. "Tonight, we have another leadership opportunity for Oakville. This is about preventing cancer." Melanoma Network of Canada Founder and three-time melanoma survivor Annette Cyr also spoke during the meeting, breaking down at one point as she revealed she had recently been re-diagnosed with melanoma. Cyr said a bylaw is needed to protect Oakville's "As most of you probably know, I have been burdened by two separate cancers and there is really nothing much more devastating than having your doctor look you in the eye and say, `You have cancer.'" Ralph Robinson, Ward 1 councillor ber's bill currently before Queen's Park and to send a letter to Premier Dalton McGuinty and local MPPs endorsing the initiative. The committee has also asked the Halton Regional Council to direct the Chief Medical Officer of Health to address this issue and report back on the potential development of regula- tions to prohibit the use of tanning salons by anyone under the age of 18 throughout Halton. The passing of an Oakville bylaw prohibiting youth indoor tanning would impact 17 facilities in Oakville currently licenced to provide tanning services. SUMMER SUMM R It's and we're taking it all sale 60% ff! Burrows Annual Summer Sale. We're taking up to 60% off Suits & Jackets 30-60% off Dress/Casual Trousers & Jeans 40-50% off Dress & Sport Shirts Buy 1, 2, 3 get 40-50-60% off Swimwear & Shorts 50% off Short-sleeve Knits, T-shirts & Sweaters 40% off Casual & Leather Jackets 50% off Shoes & Belts 50% off 30% 200 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville, ON L6J 1H6 905.842.0232 burrowsclothiers.com 213 Lakeshore Road E. Downtown Oakville 905-339-FOOT (3668) www.footsolutions.com/oakville Open: Tuesday-Sunday Closed: Monday We sell the most homes in Canada. Let us help you sell yours. www.remaxaboutowne.com Aboutowne Reality Corp., Brokerage 905-338-9000 (Downtown Office) 905-842-7000 (Uptown Office) Independently owned and operated.