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Fire department may pay a visit Residents with homes 10 to 12 years old may be getting a friendly visit from the Oakville Fire Department soon to promote the importance of replacing smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms before they expire. Firefighters will be knocking on doors as part of the Home Awareness Program between May 24 and July 31. "We want to make sure residents take every precaution to stay safe if a fire occurs in their home," said Oakville Fire Chief Brian Durdin. "Many people don't realize that smoke alarms lose their effectiveness over time. Maintaining smoke and CO alarms means not only testing them every month, but also replacing them before they reach their expiry date." Durdin said the door-to-door safety campaign would also provide residents with an opportunity to discuss fire safety issues with trained firefighters who will distribute fire safety information and conduct a quick survey to help identify fire hazards that should be addressed by the homeowner. Battery-operated and hardwired smoke alarms need to be replaced every 10 years. CO alarms also have a shelf life and should be installed and replaced according to the manufacturer's instructions in order to remain effective. The Oakville Fire Department recommends hiring a licensed electrical contractor to replace hardwired smoke and CO alarms. Residents can find one in their area by visiting www.esasafe.com/consumers/ contractorlookup. It is the law in Ontario to have working smoke alarms and CO alarms in your home or cottage. For more information, including home fire safety tips, visit www.oakville.ca and search for `fire department.' Oakville man is facing charges after collision in Etobicoke on Tuesday A 21-year-old Oakville man has been charged following a fatal collision, which took place in Etobicoke Tuesday (May 24). Around 1:50 p.m., a 2010 Kia Forte was travelling northbound on Hwy. 27, near Humber College Boulevard. For unknown reasons, it collided with the rear of a 2007 Toyota Corolla that was northbound on Hwy. 27. As a result, the Toyota went out of control and collided with a northbound 2005 Nissan Altima, at which point both the Toyota and the Nissan crossed into the southbound lanes and were struck by a dump truck. The 72-year-old driver of the Toyota received life-threatening injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Kia, Albert Opoku, 21, of Oakville has been charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death. The Toronto Police Traffic Services is continuing to investigate this incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact 416-808-1900 or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS (8477). 3 | Friday, May 27, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com inside today's Editorial Artscene Beaver www.insideHALTON.com Holland Park Garden M&M Meats Real Estate New Homes Oakville Dentistry 6 21 Sports Classified 23 27 *All flyers not necessarily delivered to all homes For home delivery & customer service call 905-631-6095, 5300 Harvester Rd., Burlington New subscriptions call 905-631-6095 or subscribe online @ www.oakvillebeaver.com welcome colour. wArm weATher meAns iT's Time To BrighTen Things up. experience fine, europeAn mensweAr collecTions, experT AlTerATions, And professionAl Advice, righT in The heArT of oAkville's heriTAge core. drop By TodAy To see The new colours for spring. A STEP BEYOND IN CARE Salima Kassam Reg. Chiropodist spring AT Burrows. · Foot/Arch Pain? · Ingrown Toenails? · Diabetes? · Swollen Ankles? · Corns, Calluses? Do you have: Call for an appointment 905-632-1414 728 Burloak Drive www.footandhealthclinic.com 905.842.0232 burrowsclothiers.com 200 lakeshore road e, oakville giorgio armani . brunello cucinelli . hugo boss . belstaff . etro . boglioli Don't Compromise on Driver Training UpComing CoUrses June 4, 5, 11, 12 2 Weekends 9:30 am - 3:30 pm July 5, 6, 7, 8 4 Days 9:30 am - 3:30 pm July 18, 19, 20, 21 4 Days 9:30 am - 3:30 pm www.drivewiseoakville.com 905-845-7200