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(CAW) president Buzz After announcing in Hargrove, was part of an all- January that the OTP would around good news package be closed next year. Ford will that also encompassed a new now extend the life of Fthree-year Series pickup production contract with Ford of there through "This was one of the July 2004 - a Canada as well toughest issues we've six-month as massive ever faced with Ford." investments in extension of e x i s t i n g the planned · CAW President Oakvilleclosure date. At Buzz Hargrove based facili that time the ties. plant will be W hile workers will closed, after which 900 of receive eight per cent in the OTP's 1,400 workers will wage increases over the life staff a third shift at the of the deal, it was the OTP Oakville Assembly Plant bargain that stole the day's (OAP) where a Mercury ver sion of the Windstar will go thunder. "This was one o f the into production. This would toughest issues we've ever bring the total number of faced with Ford," said workers at the OAP to 4,100. Hargrove said the Hargrove, who explained he was "incredibly proud" of (See `Senior' page A5) Glen Thiessen · Oakville Beaver FEEDING TIME: Cleo Kelly of the Elmvale Zoo would appear to have her arms full as she feeds Molly, a lion cub, her miik, while Jack the monkey looks on enviously. The animals were among the many inhabitants of the Elmvale Zoo who paid a visit to Ren's Feed and Supplies, 4002 Trafalgar Rd., on Saturday. Hospital gets funding approval for MRI Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH) could have its own Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner by spring. Last week, Halton Healthcare Services (HHS) offi cials received approval and funding for an MRI licence at OTMH from the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care. The licence is accompanied by $800,000 of annu al funding to cover operating costs. MRI is a painless way to look inside the body without using X-rays. MRI technology involves the integration of a magnetic field, radiofrequency waves and sophisticated computer infrastructure in order to produce detailed images, which provide information that cannot be obtained using other types of imaging. "Halton Healthcare Services is one step closer to having an MRI," said John Oliver, HHS President and CEO "We hope to have an MRI scanner on-site and operational by the spring of 2003." Currently Oakville patients have access to MRI scans through the Halton Regional MRI program, which is located at B urlington's Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital. Purchased in 1997, the Halton MRI is jointly owned and operated by Halton Healthcare Services and Joseph Brant, and serves the communities of Oakville, Burlington and Milton. "What this means is faster service when and where you need it, combined with easier access and reduced (See `On-site' page A2) There is chance -- albeit a small one -- that Oakville hockey fans will be able to tune in the town's most famous sports host .when H ockey N ight in Canada airs this season. The CBC stunned the hockey world this week by announcing it had severed its 17-year rela tionship with Oakville resi dent Ron MacLean over a contract dispute. Ron MacLean MacLean, however, told the Beaver yesterday, there's a small chance he could be back after all. "I think there is a window of oppor tunity," M acLean said. "The CBC picked up the phone (Tuesday). Unfortunately for me, for them to (offer another deal) they'll sort of have to swallow their pride a bit." MacLean said his agent, Don Meehan, is trying to speak directly with CBC senior management on a potential new d eal.. _ ________ _ It's believed the CBC's head deci| sion makers nixed a contract that MacLean thought he had worked out this week with Nancy Lee, CBC Sports' executive director. The deal would have seen him back i in the booth this season as host of HNIC. The CBC made a counter offer Monday, but MacLean rejected it. MacLean said he's overwhelmed by j the support he's received from fans across the country since the announce ment. Much of the feedback written in | newspapers and on Web sites is critical of the CBC for not renewing MacLean's deal. "Where were they when I was negoj dating my contract," MacLean joked. MacLean began his broadcasting (See `MacLean' page A5) Oakville Centre 25th anniversary performance The Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts celebrates its 25th anniversary with a special Oakville OnStage performance at 8 p.m. tomor row. Oakville OnStage is a themed story centering around the journey through creativity and the arts. The performance features a collec tion of local groups including; The Oakville Drama Series, The Oakville C hildren's Choir, The Oakville Symphony Orchestra's Hollier Quartet, The Oakville W ind Orchestra, The Oakville Chamber Orchestra, The Oakville Entertainers, Circle of Harmony, The Fleming School of Performing Arts, The Oakville Ballet Company, Fern Hill School Choir, Appleby College Jazz Ensemble, Brian Miesner and Mark Kersey. Theatre Manager Ken Coulter has revived an idea that was done to cele brate the 10th anniversary bringing the (See `Tickets' page A3) H ID E Editorials................. A6 Business..................A8 Best Wheels.............B1 Focus...................... Cl Update.................... C3 Classified..................C6 Artscene..................C8 Sports... P a r t i a l D e liv e ry : D1 Lorna Whitfield · Oakville Beaver KISS AND TELL: Michelle Layton kisses her toy poodle Sasha while waiting for the Paws for a Cause - Walk Against Violence to begin on Saturday at the Glen Abbey Recreation Centre. The event, a fundraiser for the Oakville and District Humane Society, attracted more than 500 participants who took more than 200 dogs. The event raised $15,000. The event was also held to raise awareness about violence against animals and violence in society. 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