www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, February 6, 2014 | 4 Connect to a carpool this week by David Lea Special to the Beaver This week, Feb. 3-9, is Carpool Week. Halton residents are being challenged to join the free, online matching system from Smart Commute Halton at www.CarpoolZone.ca. | Oakville Beaver file photo Halton residents are being challenged to discover how much money they can save by carpooling to wherever they're going during this year's Carpool Week, Feb. 3-9. During the campaign, commuters are able to take advantage of www.CarpoolZone.ca, a free, online carpool matching system from the Smart Commute Halton program. "Halton Region's Smart Commute Halton program, in partnership with Metrolinx, reinforces the Region's commitment to supporting and preserving vibrant communities and the natural environment," said Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr. "With 20 Halton business members, Smart Commute Halton is reducing the number of cars on our roads, preventing greenhouse gas emissions and saving people money by encouraging employers to take advantage of the CarpoolZone. ca program. If driving is the best option for your commute, try carpooling to save money, time and reduce your impact on the environment. Carpool Zone makes it easy to find a ride match and to track the impact of your commuting habits." Carr said Smart Commute Halton member businesses, in 2013, eliminated 487,388 km of road travel (equivalent to more than 12 times around the world); prevented 105,827 kg of greenhouse gas emissions (the weight of more than 9.5 school buses); and saved almost $314,533 in commuter costs. To find out more about Smart Commute Halton and how Halton businesses can join this free program, visit www.smartcommutehalton.ca. inside today's Spotlight Sports Beaver www.insideHALTON.com 6 16 Health Classified 15 19 City Parent, Frescho, Food Basics, Metro, Listen Up Canada, Holland Park Garden, Athletic Locker, M&M Meats, Rabba, Palma Pasta, Real Estate, Suko Thai Restaurant, Oakville Swim Academy, Real Canadian Superstore, Lowes Canada, 2001 Audio Video, Scan Decor, Hudson's Bay Co., Smart Source, No Frills, Fortinos, Staples, Home Depot, Drug Trading, Kohl & Firsch, Centennial Windows, Longo's, Best Buy, Desjardins, Home Depot, Future Shop, Canadian Tire, Nature's Source, Maritime Travel, Michael's, Pharmasave, Pet Valu, Shoppers Drug Mart, Toys R Us, Walmart, Target, Reliance, Linen Chest, Solutions, The Source, Rexall, Pharma Plus, Sears, PetSmart, Sobeys *All flyers not necessarily delivered to all homes For home delivery & customer service call 905-631-6095, 5300 Harvester Rd., Burlington New subscriptions call 905-631-6095 or subscribe online at www.oakvillebeaver.com ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Halton Learning Foundation's 2014 Annual General Meeting will be held Tuesday February 25, 2014 at Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School, 3040 Tim Dobbie Drive, Burlington, ON, starting at 5:00p.m. "Halton Learning Foundation Perspectives from a Donor, a Trustee, and from those we help" Guest speakers: Kelly Amos, Chair, Halton District School Board Trustees, and Chris Stoate, President LaserNetworks All members, community partners, and interested parties are welcome to attend. Please R.S.V.P. your attendance by February 14, 2014, by contacting Nancy at Halton Learning Foundation: trottn@hdsb.ca 905-335-3665 x 3388 Halton Learning Foundation is the means for everyone in the community to support quality education for Halton District School Board students by providing emergency help for students-in-need, engagement funds, and scholarships. www.haltonlearningfoundation.ca