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Halton ranks 3rd for sustainability By Melanie Hennessey The Canadian Champion, Friday, September 7, 2007 A5 f. '~' I When t comes to sustainable cori- munities, Halton is among the top an Ontario. A study released recentl>' by the Pembina Institute ranked the region as third out of 27 municipalities in the province on its sustainabilit>' index. The institute looked at 33 indicators of sustainabiliay in three broad cate- gories - smart growth, lavability and economic vitalit>' - to come up with ils conclusions. The news of Hlattons hagh ranking was welcomed b>' Regional Chair Gary Cari. "We definitely are working toward ensuring H-alton continues to be a sus- tamnable place to live," be remarked. "Thats what the Sustainable Halton (planning) process is aIl about." Whaîe I-laton placed thard overaîl, the study gave the munacipality anda- vidual rankings in each of the three t> andt îloino Uc ii\JI)illt\ ,ct.iii The document noted low crime rates, good population health and affordable housing contributed to Hahtons good marks for livability But the region did place quite low - 24th - in the smart growth category. The study explained this kind of rank- ing can be due to poor land use mixes, low levels of development intensifica- tion and long commuting distances for resident. Carr explained Halton does have more of a challenge when it comes to commuting due to the large size of the region. "We're also su newly developed compared to places like Toronto and York Region," he said. "When it comes to smart growth, we want to learn from other jurisdictaons." He added, -We certainly believe we can do a hetter _job an ibis next round with Sustainable Halton." tlic cxtcnives cpopulationî gro\%wh .allcd for an the Provinces Places to Grov plan wbile preserving and protecting thangs lake greenspace. And judging from comments made by those who helped prepare the Pembina Insttute study, Halton could be avertîng potential disaster by plan- ning in advance. "Unsustainable development pat- terns an the Greater Golden Horsesboc, particularly the 905 region, threaten ta undermine the economic vitahity of these communaties in the long term,- saad Ray TomaIt>', the reports lead author. "Long commuting distances, the lack of commutang options, traffic congestion, low housing diversat>' ana affordabalit>' could strangle the long- term prospenity of these regions." To view the full report visit www.peinbina.org. Melanir Hennessev can be rcached at mhe-nncNýscs(a)aaiioncanadianchanapion.com. Abandoned rural house burns to ground The cause of a blaze that destroyed an abandoned bouse early Sonda>' moming in rural Milton is under inves- tigation. Police and fire crews from the Milton Fie Department and Halton HilIs Fare Deparîment responded to a fire ai Nassagaweya/Esquesing Townline ai about 1 a.m. Emergency crews had some difficul. lies getting to the bouse due to the nar- row roadway, said Halton Regional Police Dea. Sgt. Murray Drinkwalîer. Dninkwalter said the bouse, located on quarry proper>', was "completely desiroyed.' (t had been scheduled for demola- lion. d Hs Aopio s * s C.... SLifS On September 17, 2007 adoption information Iaws in Ontario are changing. If you were involved in an adoption that is registered in Ontario, you should know that access ta identifying information for adopted adults and birth parents is changing. 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