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Orono Weekly Tmes, Wednesday, August 13, 1997 - Staying In Touch John O'Toole Durham East MPP It is exactly one month since my last article. Some of you may be thankfui for my absence while others wilI be thankful for my return. A change is as good as a rest. 1 enjoyed the change but amn giad to be back. Please'calI my office if you have issues you wish to have me address in my column or on my Rogers Cable Show. My office is located at 75 King Street East in Bowmanville and my phone numbers are as fol- lows: 697-1501, L/D 1-800- 661-2433; at Queen's Park (416) 325-6745 or E-mail Johnotoole@onfl.ola.org For my vacation, I travelled to the East Coast where I vis- ited the provincial legislature in N.S., N.B. and P.E.I. and spoke to many individuals. One of the East Coast Provinces, Newfoundland, is holding a huge celebration this year to commernorate the 500th anniversary of Cabot's landing. My son, Erin is living in Halifax while serving in the Canadian Armed Services and it was great to see how lie continually compares every- thing to Ontario. Ontario lias it ail, we should lie proud of our beautiful province. Ontarlo's economy represents half of the Canadian econo- my and our success helps al of Canada. For the past week and next week, I amn travelling through- out Ontario with the Standing Committee on Resources. This all-party committee is listening to input on Bill 99, the changes to the Workers Compensation Board legisia- tion. It is clear from the vast majority of presenters that changes to the current WCB are necessary. Injured work- ers, employer and worker advocate groups, as weli as large and smali business, al want changes. Ail three par- ties, starting with, the Liberals, have attempted changes. The Lîberal Bill 10 1, the NDP Bill 165 and our Bill 99 have each recognized that the unfunded liability of approximately $11 billion dol- lars must be resolved. Our Bill 99 is the first complete re-write of this legislation since 1914. Part V section 40 of the legislation ensures that both parties must comply with getting injured employ- ees back to the workplace as soon as possible. Benefit and premium levels must be brougit in line with other provinces so we are competi- tive. Ail members on the com- nllttee support injured work- ers and their entitlements. Our legisiation places mucli more emphasi s on prevention as the best method to improve 66wallaû2/t Ykiit4~ - s i J. Richard Charlton Chirmon of the Investment Committee Infini'ty Invesîment Counsel INFINITY 'AU _U A L F U N Presented by: Ken Richards Sr Financmal Advjsor .Fortune Financiai Corporation 13 John Steet W., Oshowo SFORTUNE FINANCIAL WINNING STIAhEGiES FiOM THE WD81ID18 HK 1*1131 INVESTIR Join J. Richard Charlton, noted speaker and respected financial expert, as he shows you: " The simple strategies thot aillowed SI 0,000,invested with Warren Buffeif in 1956 to become $1170 million in 1997! " How ta create wealth, the Warren Buffeit way. " FIow ta change the woy you view risk. " Change the way you view the stock market. " -How ta avoid taxes needlessly generated by mosi mutual funds ... and more! IVonday, August 25th, 7:30 p.m. j The Holiday Inn, Oshawa- LIMIHI SIATINI - il DESEBVE Toul IFIEE BIAIS: CALI 1865J1128-4488 (24 1131 Fortune Financial Corporation is a member of CIPF & theMantreol Exchange The Orono Figure Skating Club wish to congratu- late Kaitlin and Adam Colville on their wonderful per- formance in their first International Competition. The competition was in Ottawa on Au gust 1-3 weekend called 'Minto Skate' and was part of a series called North American Challenge which included skaters from both Canada and the United States. Kaitlin and Adam performed two flawiess performances to dlaim the Silver Medal in the Pairs Event. Mid C/yt-/,ewî safely in the «orkplace. There have been a number of articles in the press with respect to the Pireater Toronto Services Boare (GTASB) and the future effects on the Durhiam Regidfl. As well, I arn in contact witli our rural part- ners within DËrliam Region. I support the pt@5ltiofl that the Region of Durhamf is doing a commendable job. Further, I recognize that there is con- siderable resistance to the idea of Durhiam becoming part of the GTA. This being said, there af e areas where we must recogize a relation- slip between pur region and the 1Metio region. Transportation., waste man- agement, ecàromic develop- ment and pethaps environ- mental planning are Issues where man-rçinde politicai boundaries sh ouid not limit our working tègether. The next ifunic1pal eiec- tion is warmixi$ up. The can- didates, as wê11 as the elec- torate, will certaifly have to recognize that the world of municipal politics lias changed. Th@ GTA, a new assessment system, the changes in ni1uniclpal and provincial funfling of educa- tion and other services are al issues of whiçh the candi- dates will have to be aware. I always remember the expres- sion, that ail pôlitics are local. The Provincial Legisiature xiii re-convenc on Monday, August l8th. Ut the present time, Bill 99, the WCB legis- lation and Bfi 96, the Rent Control legisiation are travel- ling the proviiice gathering public input during second reading. 1 anil involved in these discussipns. Bill 136, the Public Sector Transition Stablity Act, deais malnly with labour relations In the broad public §ectorý during restructuring and is also an Important piec@ of business. 'Hodgson sotb up comimittee to improve hunting Natural Resources Lively, near Sudbury; Charles Miister Chiris Hodgson lias Alexander of Dryden; Bud established a Big Came Dickson of Atikokan;. Gord Management Advisory Mitchell of Field, near Committee to improve hunt- Sturgeon Falls; and Howard ing opportunities in Ontario. Smith of the MNR. 'The committee will assist Committee members must the ministry in its decisions ail be qualified hunters. The on big gaine species manage- committee will focus on ment," said Mr. Hodgson. moose, white-tailed deer and "The comniittee's top priority black bear. It may also look at is to make sure that the allo- other big gaine species, sucli cation of hunting opportuni.- as caribou and elk, if their ties is done on a fair and management impacts on the equitable basis." welfare of the three focus Commrittee members have species. been selected from provincial Other species may affect organizations and from such aspects as the habitate MNR's Northwest, Nortlieast of inoose, white-tailed deer and the South-Central and black bear. Regions. The committee . The cornmittee's mandate members are: Jack Newton of- is to advise MNR on big game Huntsville; Dave Ankney of management and huntlng London; Doug Ogston of issues. It will help implement the recommendations that Our office is back to full came froin the reviews of the opertio on ondy Auust moose and controlled deer opeatin o ModayAugst hunts. The committee may 11. If you have lefi a message. also assist in or undertake on voice mail, we xiii be in rveso adtr i toucli. I want to thank MY greews f andor ign constituents for tixeir patience gaeneivst oting anldlf and understanding during Mtheeitn ildlie this summer period. We are angemetUith d back, we are rested and ready ans to serve you. Newcastle Pheograpliîc ~%8xO&I~X14 19 Kcing st. east Newcastle Colour full frdme only 110, 126, DiSk & 135 mm 97'-340 9 Offer ere SEPT 15197