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in si de ha lto n. co m O ak vi lle B ea ve r | T hu rs da y, S ep te m be r 27 ,2 01 8 | 50 affecting Oakville is to cre- ate an environmentally sustainable community. I would address this is- sue in the following ways: • Controlling popula- tion density • Monitoring new building initiatives • Building publicly funded early childhoodfunded early childhoodf centres • Embracing multi-eth- nic communities and sup- porting their unique is- sues • Increase programs and funding for seniors • Neighbourhood watch programs • Support for green businesses • Incentives for alterna- tive energy usage for citi- zens and businesses • Public EV charging stations • Increased green space/bike paths • Community gardens • Weekly farmers' mar- ket For more information visit elect.khan- ward7.com. Nav Nanda Oakville, like the re- gion as a whole, is experi- encing significant growth, and with this growth comes the challenge of en- suring that our town re- mains a safe, sustainable and accessible place for all residents. Ward 7 encompasses the regions of Oakville where much of this growth has occurred, and as a res- ident of the ward, I have seen firsthand how public and social infrastructure, safety and traffic mea- sures, and other services have not met the needs of the community. We need to ensure that the pace of development matches the ability of the town to ex- tend services to North Oakville, and that resi- dents have a representa- tive who both understands and will work to address these concerns. For more information, visit www.navnanda.ca. Pavan Parmar Recreational cannabis is currently scheduled for legalization in Canada on Oct. 17. The Ontario gov- ernment has provided a one-time-only opt-out op- tion, which allows munici- palities to excuse them- selves from the province's plan to permit local retail cannabis stores. This topic continues to hold a high degree of controversy and is one we have limited time to action on. I would vote for the one- time-only opt-out option. I have taken a pulse of our community on this issue, and the majority of resi- dents I have heard from are not interested in retail stores selling recreational cannabis. If we opt out, the province's online mail-or- der delivery option will be available to those interested in purchasing and consum- ing responsibly after legal- ization, thereby eliminating the need for retail stores across our town and in our communities. For more information, visit www.pavanparmar.ca. Looking for more on each of the candidates? Visit www.insidehal- ton.com/oakville-on- news/municipal-election for candidate bios. Cam- paign news and informa- tion is also posted online. MUNICIPAL ELECTION Continued from page 49 CANDIDATES DISCUSS MAJOR OAKVILLE ISSUES AND THEIR SOLUTIONS Sunday,Oct.28,2018 from10AM to3PM 680 Plains RoadWest, BurlingtonON ADIVISION OFFREELOOTBAGS to thefirst500visitors indoors at theindoors at the ROYALBOTANICAL GARDENS WanttobookaboothattheCityParentFamilyShow? Call: 905-842-6591 ext 740708orToll Free: 1-800-693-7986 AFUNFILLEDDAY witheverythingfor families Education • Attractions • Camps •Marketplace FREE Admission &Parking Entertainer ScottDietrich FAMILY SHOW Sponsor:FEATURING LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FacePainting by: ainting by: ainting Pockets The Clown Canada's Largest Golf Show February 8-10, 2019 International Centre Reach thousands of highly engaged GTA golfers, travellers their families & friends. NOW BOOKING! www.torontogolfshow.com Canada's Largest Golf Show February 8-10, 2019 International Centre