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i Pearson to hold public I consultation on growth -a by M arta M a ry ch u k Oakville Beaver Staff a O M H S S U P P O R T E R S Toronto Pearson International Airport is grow ing as an em ploym ent zon e and a transit centre. Global dem and for air travel is behind the airport' s growth. The airport is launching a series of initiatives this sum m er to talk about growth and the im pact of its operations, to ensure that the airport' s long-range plan addresses the concerns and priorities of residents. Residents can participate by attending one of a series of public w orkshops in the Greater Toronto Area and by com pleting a Survey on N oise Fairness and Airport Growth. In O akville Ju ly 6 of Toronto Pearson, the growth of the Greater Toronto and Ham ilton area, and the airport' s vision for the future. Participants w ill then be invited to jo in a series of facilitated sm all group discussions w ith other local residents and m em bers of the new Residents' Reference Panel, and suggest ways to: · provide new transit options for the airport and region · manage and m itigate n oise from aircraft · engage and inform residents about airport operations · strengthen the airport' s com m itm ent to the environm ent. S h a re d w ith n o ise ad v iso ry c o m m itte e W est of the airport, the w orkshop w ill be held Thursday, July 6, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m ., in the Bronte Room of the Harbour Banquet and Conference Centre, 2340 Ontario St., Oakville. Each tw o-hour w orkshop w ill include a 30-m in u te presentation about the history A summary of each m eeting w ill be posted to the airport' s w ebsite and shared w ith m em bers of the Residents' Reference Panel, the C om m unity Environm ent and N oise Advisory C om m ittee, and the GTAA board. The airport is encouraging people to register in advance. For m ore inform ation, visit https:// torontopearson.com /conversations/#. On Saturday June, 17 the Oakville Milton Humane Society's (OMHS) Barkin' Bin Thrift Store celebrated its official grand opening at 511 Pinegrove Rd. Oakville Mayor Rob Burton cut the ribbon and was joined by Town councillors Roger Lapworth (Ward 4), Cathy Duddeck and Ray Chisholm (both Ward 2) and a few members of the Oakville Fire Department, OMHS Executive Director Kim Millan, along with the shop's co-tenants, A Chocolate Lab's co-owners Nicky Lawson and Helena Thompson. The OMHS relies entirely on donations to feed, shelter, and provide medical attention for animals in its care. Proceeds from the store will go to help the ani mals at the OMHS. For information, contact Barkin' Bin by email thriftstore@omhs.ca or phone 905-845-1551, ext. 201 or visit omhs.ca/thrift-store. | submitted photo PREMIER INFINITY INTERIOR PAINT 3-BUCKLE PFD · S,M ,L,XL SIZES CANADA BEACH UMBRELLA SAVE 5 0 % SAVE 5 5 % SPECIAL BUY $ R e g . $ 59.99 R e g . $ 49.99 1 7 99 48- 8656x 79- 2158x 299- 8194-0 PORTABLE 44" BASKETBALL SYSTEM H I SAVE 2 5 % 84- 1217-0 * 247* 57L HEAVY-DUTY WHEELED COOLER SAVE 5 0 % CANADA DAY ADIRONDACK CHAIR SPECIAL BUY ONLY 49 R e g . $ 84.99 R e g . $ 329.99 $ 299- 7637- 2 9 99 85- 3687-6 3 G R E A T L O C A T IO N S T O SERVE Y O U KERRST.&QEW 1100 Kerr St. *844-0202 DUNDAS& TRAFALGAR 400 Dundas St. E. * 257-TIRE 403 & DUNDAS 2510 Hyde Park Gate · 829-5552