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Taxi driver from Oakville faces impaired driving charges Police called to the scene of an accident in north Oakville parking lot in the parking lot of the shopping mall at Upper Middle Road and Eighth Line shortly after 8 p.m. A taxi was found, still in drive, with its rear tires blown out and sparks flying as the wheels continued to spin, police said. According to police, a male driver appeared to be unconscious behind the wheel and responding officers broke the front passenger window to unlock the door and assist him. Damage to the other vehicle involved in the collision is not known, police said. The man found inside the taxi was transported to hospital as a precautionary measure and upon release from hospital was held for a bail hearing. Mohammed Tariq, 56, of Oakville, faces charges of impaired driving and driving with more than the legal limit of alcohol in his by Michael Gregory Oakville Beaver Staff 5 | Friday, January 9, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com A taxi driver from Oakville is facing an impaired driving charge after Halton police allegedly found a cabbie behind the wheel at the scene of an accident in a shopping plaza parking lot Wednesday night. Police responded to a call about a collision blood. Anyone with information on this or any other crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.com or by texting "Tip201" with your message to 274637 (crimes). Police said anyone with information about a potential impaired driver should contact them. The Halton District School Board (HDSB) is hosting a series of Pathways planning information sessions to enable parents and Grades 7-12 students to explore high school program options. The public board offers more than 70 programs to help students choose a pathway after high school -- apprenticeship, college, university or the workplace. "The meetings provide information on how to prepare students for a rapidly changing world, and at the same time receive a relevant and engaging education," states a board press release. Eight Pathways meetings are planned around Pathways help explore high school Halton. They all run from 6-8 p.m. Pathways displays as well as opportunities to meet teachers will occur from 6-6:30 p.m.; there is a Pathways presentation from 6:30-7:15 p.m.; and Pathways workshops are from 7:15-8 p.m. The meetings will be held on the following dates: -- Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015 at White Oaks S.S. (North Campus), 1330 Montclair Dr. -- Thursday, Jan. 15 at Georgetown District H.S., 70 Guelph St., Halton Hills -- Tuesday, Jan. 27 at Craig Kielburger S.S., 1151 Ferguson Dr. -- Thursday, Jan. 29 at M.M. Robinson H.S., 2425 Upper Middle Rd. Sore Feet, Sports Injury, Painful Ingrown Toenails? Plantar Warts? We can help! Exceptional footcare for all ages. · Routine footcare · Corns & calluses · Plantar warts · Heel/arch/foot pain · Diabetic footcare and education · Thick or ingrown nails · Nail surgery · Sports related foot problems & injuries · Custom made orthotics · Sigvaris® compression stockings · Evenings and saturday appointments available · New patients welcome! J. Richard Werkman chiropodist Get ready for vacation season with our toenail fungus laser treatment! located on the north/west corner of maple grove dr. and cornwall rd. 1495 Cornwall Rd., Suite 33, Oakville T: 905-845-4817 www.werkman.ca Winter famous EuropEan brand namEs all undEr onE roof Warm up to Voted Number 1 Financial Planner 11 Years OF STYLES TO CHOOSE FROM Peter Watson MBA, CFP, R.F.P., CIM, FCSI Certified Financial Planner 1000'S Since 1991 DIAMOND ingeborg's warehouse Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 to 5 · Sat. 10-5 · Sun. 11 to 4 1681 FINFAR COURT, MISSISSAUGA · www.ingeborgs.ca 905.823.7415 Look for us on 220 Randall Street · Downtown Oakville Phone: 905.842.2100 www.peterwatsoninvestments.com