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IBNEWS The Province of Ontario will provide Oakville with $2.8 million to improve pub- lic transit. Oakville North-Burlington MPP Effie Triantafilopoulos recently made the fund- ing announcement. said the money will be provided through the province's gas tax program, which will allocate more than $379.5 mil- lion to help 107 municipalities operate and improve local trai “Under the Teaderchip of Premier Ford, our government is supporting municipal- ities with additional transit funding. Fami- lies and seniors inue to have safe and reliable transit for work, school and ¢ g 5 é ze = = 5 8 g 2 é Fi é zs 3 PROVINCE PROVIDING $2.8M TO IMPROVE PUBLIC TRANSIT ous year. Municipalities that support pete transit services in their com ceive two cents per litre of provincial gas tax revenue collect Triantafilopoulos said that to make up for reduced gas sales due to ongoing recov- ery from the COVID-19 pandemic, this year's gas tax program includes one-time additional funding o! of $80 million to 0 help up- port their transit systems. onnublic transit is a key driver of eco- mic growth in Ontario, helping people eet to where they need to go, whether it is to work, school, or run errands," said Min- Oakville MPP Stephen Crawford al weighed in, noting the province is aware that municipal transit systems are essen- tial to the success of communities, con- necting people and families to jobs, hous- ing and Nersaird residents need to go. Fun for the gas tax program is de- termined a by ‘the number of litres of gaso- line sold in the province during the previ- Don’t miss a beat. Love your ears Key Features of the Latest Hearing Aids: Bluetooth® )) Discreet and )) (())) Connectivity ») Comfortable Wear 4) Clear Sound leisure activities in our community and ister, of Transportation Carotine Mulro- throug shout Ontario," said Tri: ney. "As mor to public tran- sit, our government is viding munici- palities with the funding | they need to ac- commodate growing ridership, while uring they can continue to deliver safe and relia reliable transit service for people in their communities.’ Gas tax funding can be used to extend service hours, buy transit vehicles, add jutes, improve accessibility or upgrade local infrastructure. Oakville Family Ribfest 2023 Sheridan College Oakville Campus STREET WEST, UNIT 12 1} =} TE, SUITE 323 1-888 I344 ! Cia ile Keers|a NSP-2000-OAKB, Book online cost. The valid in Quebec. —_— insidehalton.com Visit oakvillefamilyribfest.com Looking for Volunteers $5 Admission Fee For Ages Over 8 & Free Parking