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OPINION A HISTORIC COMMITMENT TO PROTECTING OUR ENVIRONMENT Recently, the Ontario government announced it is working with partners and conservation leaders to protect more natural ar- eas and promote healthy, natural spaces. An additional $14 mil- lion is being provided to help further protect natu- cure private land for con- servation in Ontari The Ontario govern ment's Greenlands Conser- vation Partnership is an exemplary case or success ecosystems, an area nearly two and a half times the footprint of Toronto. Moreover, the govern- ment has pledged an addi- tional $14 million to this ef- fort, the largest provincial fund for private land pro- wo PREMI| SNOVER | F 0 I : 3 ° ad k Ww 6 i STEPHEN CRAWFORD mn tection in Ontaric This investment illus- trates Ontario's commitment to conserving biodiversity oie address- ing climate chan; ‘he Greenlands Conser- vation Partnership works closely with the Nature and the Ontario Land ist Alliance, playing a crucial rol securing, re- new green spaces for On- tarians to explore and ap- preciate. Some of the program's significant achievements OL M SUITS include the Hastings Wild- fed Junction project, where conserve hectares of critical forest and wetland ecosystems. Such efforts underscore the impact and the urgency of conservation initiatives in protecting our environ- ment. The program leverages every dollar of provincial funding to attract approxi- mately $5 from other con- servation pé ers. This creative approach has suc- cessfully galvanized con- tributions from a variety of sourees, including individ- donors, foundations, a different government levels. The government's in- creased investment re- flects its unwavering com- mitment to natural spaces and its willingness to build ont {he Greenlands Conser- ership's wevementa FASHION & FRAGRANCES 358 SPEERS RD, UNIT 105, OAKVILLE, ON L6K 3R9 [ SHC P ONLINE | COM WWW.SNOVER ne cording | to David Pic- ‘ini, Minister of Environ- ment, Conservation and ‘ks, the government is “creating opportunities to Pee ahe nature" and ensur- ealthy environment for anne and future On- tarians. In conclusion, the Onta- rio government's increased investment in the Green- lands Conservation Part- nership shows its dedica- ton ts uf environmental con- and_ resilience. By pa se eras with conser- vation leaders, it has craft- ed a sustainable future for Ontario that recognizes the integral role of biodiversity in our communities. ra initiative, ern ats cont Soubteaiy “inspire mie actions across the globe. Stephen Crawford is the MPP for Oakville. He can be reached at stephen.craw- fordco@pc.ola.org. Ketolibriyum 2387 Trafalgar Rd IB NEWS FIRE CREWS VISITING SPLASH PADS Oakville Fire crews will be making a special visit to seven splash pads this summer as part of the an- nual Sparky's Dog Days of Summer camp: The visits will allow families to check out the fire trucks, meet firefight- ers and Jearn some impor- tant fire fety lessons while cooling off at the splash pads. Firefighters will share tips on how to keep chil- dren safe from burns and scalds, as well as informa- tion about smoke and fire detection systems at home, and how to plan and prac- tice home escape Slane. The events are support- ed by Fortino's and Panago i2za. Pizza slices will be avail- able for purchase at the Mon to Fri11-7 Sat & Sun 10-5 events for ee each (while quantit & eg emsteo l6 proces Foundation of Canada Dog Fy Guides. The events will be held £ Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to & 8 pm. at the following = = parks: july 19 Neyagawa. Park, 8 8 540. River Glen Blvd., + July 26 Valleybrook Park, 1150 Valleybrook Dr., » August 2 Fowley Park, 95 Fowley Dr., + August 9 Valleyridge Park, 2524 Valleyridge Dr., August 16 Forster Park, 100 North Forster Park Dr., Incase ofrain, the crews will visit the next gay dur- ing the same hour: SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT INSIDEHALTON.COM woo-uoyeyepisul