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3 |Thursday, March 30, 2017 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com by Nathan Howes Oakville Beaver Staff Earth Hour saved more last year l a w n x BROS you grow we mow NOW BOOKING PROFESSIONAL WEEKLYLAWN MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS Nearly on par with 2 0 1 6 results, this year' s Earth Hour (Saturday, March 2 5) saw a 3.65 per cent reduction in energy in Oakville. Oakville Hydro publicly released the statistics on Monday, March 27. The 3.65 per cent reduction, equivalent to a savings of 6.2 m W h in energy, was slightly lower than the 3.7 per cent or 6.5 MWh conserved in 2016. Launched in 2 0 0 7 as a World Wildlife Fund (W W F) effort in Sydney, Australia, Earth Hour is now a global lights-out/power down effort to encourage individuals, businesses and governments to take accountability for their ecological footprint. One hour per year For one hour on a single March night every year, from 8 :3 0 -9 :3 0 p.m. local time, residents are encouraged to turn off non-essential lights and unplug electronics. "Every year, Earth Hour is a reminder of the global importance of climate change and conservation," stated Rob Lister, Oakville Hydro president and CEO , in a media release. Residents showed their support "Once again, Oakville residents showed their support and commitment to saving energy and building a green town through energy-wise decisions, both big and small." 1 -- Book Your Spring Clean Up Today!!! Leaf & Debris Removal, Garden Weeding & Edging, Soil Installation & Cultivation, Mulching, Planting, Sod Installation and Much More!! The Oakville Beaver Readers Choice Diamond Award Winner 4 consecutive years. Serving Oakville, Burlington & M ilton Call Today For a Free Quote ( 9 0 5 ) 4 6 7 - 1 5 0 7 · w w w .la w n b r o s .c a EARTH HOUR D o y o u n e e d h e lp f i li n g | y o u r 2016 in c o m e t a x e s ? Since 2 0 0 8 , the estimated amount of energy saved in Oakville has exceeded 80 m W h, equivalent to about 1.3 million light bulbs, according to the Town. Besides Earth Hour, the Town holds a number of annual energy conservation and environmental stewardship events and programs for residents to take part in. Visit oakville.ca for information. Conservation tips can be found on Oakville Hydro' s website at www.oakvillehydro.com/ conservation/conservation-residential-tips. html. This tax season, the Office o f Oakville MP John Oliver will host tax clinics to help constituents file their 2016 income taxes. On April 4th & April 11th, the tax clinic will be open from 10:00am until 3:00pm. Help will be offered on a first come, first served basis. John's office is located at 301 Robinson Street, Oakville. Eligibility requirements You are eligible for the tax clinic if your tax situation is not unusually complex and you meet the following criteria: Family size Total family income Up to $30,000 Up to $35,000 plus $2,500 per dependant Up to $40,000 plus $2,500 per dependant in s id e to d a y s Beaver www.insideHALTON.com 6 27 28 A rts S ports Classified 29 31 34 A s h le y F u r n it u r e , P h a r m a s a v e , M e t r o , M & M M e a ts , H o m e H a r d w a r e , ID A , L a s t m a n 's B a d B o y , R a b b a , R o n a , R e a l C a n a d ia n S u p e r s to r e , N o F r iils , L o w e s , S m a r t S a v e r , H a r v e f s , F o o d B a s ic s , P r o m o b iz S o lu tio n s , S h o p p e r s D r u g M a r t , H u d s o n 's B a y C o ., D e s t in a t io n H a m il to n , One person One person with dependants) Couple Spotlight Beaver Trails Health H o m e O u t f it t e r s , F o r tin o s , M i c h a e l's , P a r tS o u r c e , B r i c k M a t t r e s s , T h e B r ic k , L o n g o 's , L e o n 's F u r n it u r e , R e x a ll P h a r m a P lu s , H o m e D e p o t , B e s t B u y , S t a p le s , P e t V a lu , J Y S K B e & B a t h , S e a r s , M a r k 's W o r k s W e a r h o u s e , i Da , M c K e s s o n , M i c h a e l H ill, S o b e y s , F r e s h C o , M o n a s t e r y B a k e r y , C a n a d ia n T ire , T o y s R U s , W a lm a r t Please contact John's office for more information. For home delivery & customer service call 905-631-6095, 5300 Harvester Rd., Burlington NEw suBscRIFTIONs call 905-631-6095 or subscribe online at www.oakvillebeaver.com *A ll flyers not necessarily delivered to all homes JO H NOLIVER# john.oliver@parl.gc.ca // 905.338.2008 // www.johnoliver.mp SAVE ON TIRES! REBATES UP TO $100 OFF Seasons change, so should your tires ys G e H h e ria to ^ e j PR IC E MATCH TOYOTA OAKVILLE TOYOTA T IR E sto ra g e 2375 WYECROFT RD., OAKVILLE ON (905) 842-8400 WWW.OAKVILLETOYOTA.CA A LIG N M E N T in s p e c t io n M OUNTING, B A L A N C IN G & in s t a l l a t io n at therigM pooe % $ ONLY .95 +s t1A xSO" FREE W ITH THE PURCHASE OF 2 OR MORE TIRES. ONLY $2 4 .9! +TAX