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Region launches Second Unit Pilot Program Sidra owned by Syrian refugee family who by Julia Le Oakville Beaver Staff 9 | Friday, August 26, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com landed in Canada three months ago Halton Region has launched a pilot program this month to financially assist homeowners in Oakville, Burlington, Milton and Halton Hills who want to create secondary residential units, such as basement apartments or granny suites. The Halton Second Unit Pilot Program, which was given the green light by Halton Regional council earlier in the spring, runs from Aug. 1, 2016 to Nov. 1, 2017 and aims to encourage the creation of more affordable housing in Halton. Over the next 15 years, Halton's population is expected to increase by almost 50 per cent to 780,000 according to Halton Region's website. "More housing options will be needed to accommodate this growth, including affordable housing options," it states. Eligible participants will require a building permit issued by their local municipality and will receive a 15-year interest-free, forgivable loan to cover up to 75 per cent of the project costs up to a maximum of $50,000. However, certain restrictions will apply during the 15-year period, including a cap on the maximum rent that may be charged and the maximum household income of incoming tenants. For 2016, that translates into a capped rent of $930 for a bachelor apartment in Oakville and a maximum household income of $37,200 for new tenants. The program will help the Region create additional housing opportunities, according a regional report released in April. It will run for 16 months and will be funded through the Federal/Provincial Investment in Affordable Housing for Ontario-2014 Extension program's renovation component. A total $1.05 million is available for second unit projects, the regional report states. Interested residents are asked to dial 311 and have their name added to an expression of interest list. Application forms will only be provided as long as funding is available for immediate consideration. For more details, visit www.halton.ca/secondunit. continued from p.8 "Canadians have been overwhelmingly helpful in their response, taking in 30,000 refugees," Abboud added. For every shawarma and drink combo sold at Sidra, which is owned by a Syrian refugee family that came to Canada about three months ago, $2 will be donated to Help Refugee. Social media campaign Arabic pastries will also be sold and Ab- boud and his friends are hoping to create a social media campaign to draw more support for Syrian refugees by spreading positive messages on the day of the fundraiser. Every dollar counts, added Eric Schlumberger, among the friends who are helping organize the event. The St. Ignatius of Loyola Secondary School graduate and Carleton University third year student is encouraging residents to come out and show their compassion and support for the Syrian refugee crisis. WHAT IS rubaroc? Rubber Safety Surfacing with Rubaroc® combines high tech polymer resins with rubber to create a resilient, non-skid surface that is virtually indestructible. Available in a variety of colours, Rubaroc® is the perfect solution to your surfacing needs. For more information visit www.rubaroc.com Phone: 1-855-766-7822 www.rubaroc.com info@rubaroc.com New Patients Are ALWAYS Welcome Keep Your our Family Cool NOW iS tHE tiME tO O NACE rEPLACE YOUr fUrNACE AND Air CONDitiONEr! CUSTOM APPLEBY SYSTEMS Delivering Home Comfort from our family to yours sinCe 1967 · Evening & Weekend Appointments Available · Female Dentist Available · Same Day Appointments · Same Day Emergency · Walk-in Service · Family & Cosmetic Dentistry · Insurance Billed Directly · Digital X-Rays Call today to book your appointment *Limited Time offer. O.A.C. A C. See S store t e for f r details. d t il 10 YEAR PARTS & LABOUR WARRANTY* We Service All Makes of Central Air Conditioners and Gas Furnaces LE B A U VAL PON COU& SAVE CLiP Dr. Manchanda Count on the professionals to ensure your system keeps you cool all summer long. Have a system tune-up on your furnace, air conditioner and or fireplace and receive up to $45.00 off. Limited time offer and cannot be combined with any other offer. MAiNtENANCE OffEr · 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE · QUALIFIED MECHANICS · QUALITY WORKMANSHIP APPLEBY SYSTEMS FIREPLACE, HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS 627 Lyons Lane, Suite 100 www www.doctor4teeth.com Oakville, ON 905-339-1666 SHOWROOM 2086 Speers Rd. Oakville Mon - Fri 8AM - 5PM Saturday 11AM - 4PM SHOWROOM PHONE 24 hr hotline OAKVILLE 905-825-1893 BURLINGTON 905-335-3203 HAMILTON 905-540-9153 905-825-1929 www.applebysystems.ca