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Fighting back helps combat some of the fear Continued from page 14 17 · Friday, June 8, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com every year since." McColm explained that he continues to take part in the Ride even after having defeated his cancer as just a way to give back to the hospital that helped him get through it, saying he was overwhelmed with the level of healthcare and engagement by the professionals at Princess Margaret. "In terms of how accommodating and empathetic they were and just sitting down and answering all of your questions -- you just really felt special and that you were in good hands. It takes some of that fear away, of which there is much," he said. "I can't say enough about it, so anything I can do to help raise awareness, raise funds for cancer research, I'm there. It's the least I can do." McColm will be among thousands of cyclists participating in the fifth annual Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer (www.conquercancer.ca), benefitting the Princess Margaret Hospital, this Saturday (June 9). Riders will cycle more than 200 kilometres through Ontario, completing one of six routes between Toronto to Niagara, with an overnight pit stop in Hamilton. But riding isn't the only way to help support the "It takes some of the fear away, of which there is much." Rob McColm cause, says McColm, as donations can still be made to his personal page at www.conquercancer.ca/site/ TR/Events/Toronto2012?px=1737437&pg=person al&fr_id=1401. "The Ride itself just has that sense of purpose and one of `we can do this' (beat cancer). There really is strength in numbers. You're down there with all these people cycling and you see so many survivor flags on their bikes -- just looking at that, knowing how much good this has done, and that you're part of something bigger, a solution," noted McColm. "To do it on your own seems overwhelming, like any project in life. But when you're together, you can do this and really make a difference and reach that goal of finding that cure for cancer, as they say, in our lifetime." John Bkila can be reached at jbkila@ oakvillebeaver.com and followed on Twitter at @ NewsHooked. The Regional Municipality of Halton Access Halton at: www.halton.ca Dial 311 Please contact us, as soon as possible, if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING DEVELOPMENT CHARGE BY-LAW Halton GO Transit Service Development Charges 2001 A Background Study has been prepared to amend GO Transit Development Charges By-law 159-01 in order to align with the recently approved Regional Development Charges By-law No. 48-12 (2012 DC By-law). At its April 18, 2012 meeting, Regional Council adopted the 2012 DC By-law which established water, wastewater, roads and general services development charges for both residential and non-residential development in the Region. New residential development is also subject to the payment of a GO Transit development charge (GO Transit DC) under the current By-law No. 159-01. The GO Transit DC does not apply to non-residential development. The Halton "Development Charges Background Study for Proposed Amendment to Regional GO Transit Service Development Charge By-law" will be available to the public on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 Road, Oakville, Ontario, L6M 3L1. The Study can also be accessed online at www.halton.ca. Plastic Plant Pot and Tray Recycling Did you know? Plastic plant pots and trays rays are not accep accepted epte ted d in t the he Blue Blu lue e Bo Box because the and trays can be easily recycled if they are collected separately. Halton residents can drop off their plastic plant pots and trays, free of charge, at the Halton Waste Management Site (HWMS). The HWMS is open Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All of the plant pots and trays collected as part of this program will be recycled into new plastic products. This drop-off program will run until November 16, 2012. Public Meeting The Development Charges Act, 1997 requires that at least one public meeting be held prior to the passing of an amendment to a development charge by-law. The purpose of this public meeting is to present the "Development Charges Background Study for Proposed Amendment to Regional GO Transit Service Development Charges By-law" and the proposed amending by-law. The public meeting will be held by the Regional Administration and Finance Committee as follows: Other Drop-off Options Some retailers and garden centres also take back plastic plant pots and trays. Visit www.halton.ca/waste for a list of retail drop-off locations. Conditions apply; please check with the retailer when dropping off materials. Stay Connected Follow us on Twitter @HaltonRecycles and read our blog www.haltonrecycles.ca. We're sharing great information about Halton's waste management programs ­ we'd love to hear from you! Date: Time: Place: Wednesday, July 4, 2012 1:30 p.m. Council Chambers, Halton Regional Centre, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario All interested persons are invited to attend the public meeting and to make representations. Interested persons should note that the proposed amendment to the by-law might change will be presented to the Administration and Finance Committee at its regular meeting of Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at 9:30 a.m. in Council Chambers. For Further Information Any questions should be directed to Paula Kobli at 905-825-6000, ext. 7184, Toll Free 1-866442-5866, The Regional Municipality of Halton, Corporate Services Department, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario, L6M 3L1. If you wish to appear as a delegation at any of the meetings, including the public meeting, please call Karyn Bennett, at 905-825-6000, ext. 7254. Karyn Bennett. Regional Clerk 2011 Report to the Citizens now available Halton Region's Report to the Citizens is now available online at www.halton.ca/actionplan. Together with our residents and businesses, Halton Region developed the Citizens' Priorities ­ Halton Region's 2011- 2014 Action Plan. The 2011 Report to the Citizens is Plan. It is a summary of actions accomplished in 2011 and meets our commitment to being accountable and transparent to Halton's citizens. Halton Region also encourages you to join Halton MVP, our new online survey panel where residents can respond to surveys and have their viewpoint heard. Join. Click. Be heard. www.halton.ca/MVP Gary Carr - Regional Chair Halton Regional Meeting Schedule June 12, 9:30 a.m. Health & Social Services Ctte. Meetings can be viewed at www.halton.ca June 13, 9:30 a.m. June 13, 1:30 p.m. Planning & Public Works Ctte. Admin & Finance Ctte. - cancelled 07/08 0612