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Oakville Beaver, 31 Jul 1994, p. 4

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Ontario Hydro sells approxiâ€" mately 70% of its generated power to local utilities which in turn sell it to their customers. A task force of the Municipal Electric Association recommends that Hydro split its generation and transmission branches into separate companies. Utilities at the local level would then assume responsiâ€" bility for the transmission service, a provinceâ€"wide highâ€"voltage netâ€" work known as "The Grid." (Continued from page 1) utility "repaired," explaining that the system as presently established is the best to serve the province. Oakville Hydro not thrilled by buyâ€"out scheme *Plus freight, PDI, all taxes license. All incentives applied. **48â€"month purchase option lease. $3300 tradeâ€"in or equivelent cash down plus first month, refundable security deposit and all taxes, license. W m h ht ty en o m t t t t Oakville 12 seeas ». Details of just how the local utilâ€" ities would raise the money to purâ€" chase The Grid system and then Ontario Hydro‘s massive $34â€" billion debt leaves the utility open to substantial losses every time interest rates increase. A large hike might force a sizable rate increase at a time when the economy could definitely do without it. Although Ontario Hydro‘s offiâ€" cial response is not expected for several weeks, chairman Maurice Strong has stated he is open to the province‘s 300â€"plus municipal elecâ€" trical utilities buying a large portion of the company. t 400 405 C 6 6A# While "reâ€"engineering" Ontario Hydro will take much more than merely reducing staff, Noonan said he is "not on the inside" and did not "Are you plunging municipal systems into debt to salvage Ontario Hydro?" asked Noonan, who foreâ€" sees a whole new level of bureauâ€" cracy resulting from such a plan. "Better to make Ontario Hydro a solid business enterprise than tear it apart and redistribute it." manage it have yet to be worked out, explained Noonan. While Oakville Hydro is virtually debtâ€" free, he says, other municipalities are not so fortunate. 5 4 04 4 4 6 406 60 % For more information call Louise Giacobbo, Public Health Nurse, Halton Regional Health Department, 825â€"6060, Extension 2827. The aim of the Code is to contribute to the provision of safe and adeâ€" quate nutrition for infants, by the protection and promotion of breastfeedâ€" ing. The Code also aims to ensure the proper use of breastmilk substitutes (formula), when these are necessary. The theme for World Breastfeeding Week 1994 is MAKING THE CODE WORK. The International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes (the Code) is the world‘s best chance for making real changes to the way infant formula is marketed in our country and around the world. This week provides an excellent opportunity for all concerned to join in worldwide celebration and action. World Breastfeeding Week was initiated by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) a global umbrella organization spearheaded by UNICEEF. The Towns of Milton, Halton Hills, Oakville, City of Burlington and Region of Halton are all proclaiming the third annual World Breastfeeding Week, Aug. 1stâ€"7th. proposal will be made during Ontario Hydro‘s nine District Meetings to be held this fall across the province. (Oakville is on the western fringe of District Four. Five begins in Burlington.) The idea will then be taken to the general memâ€" bership for a vote. Halton municipalities mark World Breastfeeding week Final presentations regarding the proposal will be made during Ontario Hydro‘s nine District Meetings to be held this fall across the province. (Oakville is on the He did say, however, that after examining what information has been provided by the Municipal Electric Association he sees no "evident price advantage" for Oakville Hydro‘s customers. feel it appropriate to comment on ways to fix the parent company. Do You Know Your Legal Rights? * Family Law * Real Estate * Wills Estates * Company Law * Senior Citizens Law * Civil Litigation Legal Aid Accepted 314â€"345 Lakeshore Road East Oakville, Ontario 338â€"2555 Barristers Solicitors i 4 CHSK EKK %, 44. .4 .4 .# 4 | THE O/ Anv day of the week. Any quantity w as $40.00 per thousand Call Saliya Perera Doorâ€"toâ€"Door Fiyer Distribution 467 SPEERS RD., OAKVILLE 845â€"9742 or 845â€"3824 LOUJIRPPOS * Partial Delivery

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