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LAWNMIOWER TUNEUPS S4 4 » parts (c p n i> v --i O elm rytniMIe tm m t ANTOINETTES HOST PROVINCIALS Sports W E D N E S D A Y , M AY 3 , 2 0 0 0 6 0 Pages 7 5 C e n ts CWR£VTPCW E?HJCHNESVPC A M e t r o la n d P u b lic a t io n {plus GST) T ra d e o r p e ris h , J o e C la r k 's m essage Tory leader tells local business community that Canada can't lose edge in world trade B y H o w a rd M o z e l Can't do two jobs, so councillor resigns seat Kathy Graham was elected as a Halton Regional Councillor but her departure is sure to raise questions about representation for Oakville in run-up to November elections B y H o w a rd M o z e l OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF athy Graham - a 15-year veteran of local and regional politics in Ward 2 - has resigned her seat effective May 1st The surprise announcement has prompted Town Council, which accepted her resignation on Monday night, to embark on the process of appointing or electing a replacement to fulfill the remaining six months of Graham's term. Graham - who heads up Oakville Community Homes and Trafalgar Senior Homes - said her Kathy Graham: Councillor decision was a matter of would rather resign than do a time hianagement. She poor job for her constituents explained that the current non-profit housing situation is crit ical and that the demands on her are increasingly challeng ing. OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF Canada must return to its position as a world leader on matters of trade, especially when the rules and regulations that govern that trade are being discussed, Joe Clark told an Oakville Chamber of Commerce lun cheon, Monday. "We need to regain leadership in shaping the terms of international trade," said the national Progressive Conservative party leader. "Canada's place is in the world. Our interest and our role is to bring down barri ers." In short, what is needed, Clark explained, is a continuation of the kind of leadership that was present in the government when Free Trade talks first began. "Canada's active leadership will make trade better," he stressed. Clark maintains that reputation and influ ence are currently more important than the kind of raw power that held sway in the K Joe Clark: government too timid on trade world during the Cold War. To that end, he says Canada possesses all the necessary qualifications - in spades. `This is a field in which our credentials are the best there are," he said. "We can't lose our edge." Instead of using these skills and Canada's high standing in the world, Clark said the Chretien Liberals are simply "sitting back." `This is a government that ducks policy all the time," he said. "The government is just as timid with trade as it is with tax poli- Photo by Barrie Erskine cy." Canada needs to be on the "front line" when the world make trade decisions, said Clark. In making his case for a strong Canada in all aspects of trade, Clark explained that in 1998, 84% of Canada's GDP involved the import and export of goods - a figure three times .that of the United States. In shorv said Clariothis country relies so much on ;hternational trade that it can ill afford to ignore (See `Clark' page A8) (See `Graham' page A8) I Carr puts Premier on notice over verbal attacks on Liberal leader Gary Carr came within another insult of throwing Premier Mike Harris out of the Legislature Monday afternoon. The House Speaker and Oakville MPP chastised Harris and warned him that one more personal attack inside the chamber and he would throw him out for unparlia mentary behaviour. Harris, whose government last week announced a province-wide code of con duct for students stressing respect and responsibility, has hurled insults at Liberal Leader Dalton McGuinty and two of his high-profile caucus members over the last few weeks. everyone "When I became Speaker I told all three caucuses that I will treat everyone equally," said Carr. "Premier or back bencher closest to the door will be treated the same. It has to be fair for both sides." Carr's condemnation of the premier came after Harris, in answering a ques tion by McGuinty on suspect deals made by the Ontario Realty Corporation, responded, `The only thing that stinks here is you." When asked by Carr to withdraw his comments, Harris responded, "I would be happy to withdraw Mr. Speaker. But let me say this: You are an embarrassment to this House," while pointing at McGuinty. "We can't have that kind of behav iour," said Carr. The Speaker had overheard Harris refer to Liberal finance critic Gerry Phillips -- one of the most respected MPPs in the Legislature -- as, "an absolutely disgraceful human being," and yell similar remarks at Liberal education critic Gerard Kennedy (Parkdale-High Park). McGuinty took the Premier's unkind words in stride, joking that Harris likely couldn't live up to his own government's rules. "I don't think this guy could pass his own code of conduct. He doesn't show up and when he does show up he uses bad language." Kennedy said the tone and nature of Harris' comments, "are beneath the Premier, there is no question." When addressing one another in the House, Carr explained that there is a long-standing tradition of not using given names so that MPPs are referred to as "the Member from." A personal insult therefore is an insult to everyone in a Member's riding, said Carr. "Hopefully there will be a little more decorum in there," he said. -- By Howard Mozel with files from Torstar Wire Service. Carr: treating equally Man charged following car chase in north A 28-year old Oakville man is facing numerous charges in connection with a wild exhibition of driving. The incident began Saturday around 2:30 a.m. when Halton Regional Police Constable Ed Gies saw an eastbound vehicle approaching his cruiser in the westbound lanes of Upper Middle Road, west of Trafalgar Road. At this point, Upper Middle is a divided road with a two-metre-wide, raised concrete median. At the other car's approach, Gies drove his cruiser toward the curb, but was ultimately forced to jump the curb and drive onto the boulevard to avoid being struck. The officer gave pursuit, following the errant car as it swerved from side to side in the westbound lanes, forcing the drivers of other westbound vehicles to take evasive action. Near Eighth Line Gies managed to get alongside the car and attempted to get its driver to stop. Upon seeing the police officer, however, the driver swerved left and jumped the curb then continued to drive along the north (See `Suspect' page A8) IN S ID E today's paper Editorials................ ....______ A6 R1 Dinina Guide............... ..... ....... B4 Entertainment og r.i Automotive................. rA ,07 Business..................... Sports...........______________ D1 Homes & Gardens. ___ ,,..D6 Special Supplements: Home delivery: The Bay, Revy Home, Sears Partial delivery: Holland Park, Clargreen Gardens, White Rose, Connon Nurseries, Sheridan Nurseries, UAP, Stoney Creek Furniture, Goodyear, Cashway Canadian Publications Matt Product Agreement #435-201 No tears for our Town Crier as Betty Kading retires B y W ilm a B lo kh u is OAKVILLE BEAVERSTAFF Betty Kading has become part of Oakville's tradition. For 11 years, she was a much sought-after local celebri ty. No proclamation was official until it was read by Oakville's Town Crier. She was a link to Oakville's past, bringing the town's her itage to life with her traditional `Hear Ye' and `Oyez.' The `voice of Oakville' was equally at home before huge crowds at the Oakville Waterfront Festival or smaller gather ings at town receptions and flag-raisings. A familiar sight in her green uniform decorated with gold trim, her tri-corn hat with white rim, the bell ringing, and that incredibly loud, deep voice, Kading became a household name, synonymous with Oakville. But soon, that voice will become an echo, with Kading's retirement from official duties. "I always let it be known that once I reached 65 years, a significant age, that I would be retiring," said Kading after crying the proclamation for Monday's flag raising at Centennial Square marking the 60th anniversary of the Canadian Hearing Society. 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