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i Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, January 21, 2004 / Moffat seeks Liberal nod m$w Doug Moffat announced that he will seek the nomination nomination for the Liberals in the new federal riding of Clarington, Scugog, Uxbridge. Uxbridge. After a meeting with a team of volunteers at his home in Scugog yesterday, former mayor and Regional Councillor Doug Moffat announced that he will be a candidate for the nomination to be the next federal member of Parliament. Moffat said that he is concerned concerned that the new government government of Paul Martin gets sound municipal experience on the team that will form Canada's next Parliament. Doug Moffat has been a strong component of the "New Deal For Municipalities" Municipalities" and his experience will be worthwhile in forming any legislation which deals with this. Moffat said "We are entering entering a new era in Canadian politics politics where it is vital that the various levels of government--Federal, government--Federal, Provincial, Regional, and Municipal work together in a collaborative style to solve problems. We have had a long period of confrontation confrontation between the various levels and Paul Martin's comments comments give support to these new ways of doing business." "We also need to address ■I ,1 if ill k; *■ the future of Canadian agriculture agriculture to determine our food needs in the future as a means to make farming a viable sustainable sustainable way of earning a living. living. Without successful farmers, farmers, there is no sense in talking about preservation of farmland. farmland. The whole system of production, distribution, and income needs a policy direction direction and I am committed toworking on this solution. Doug Moffat was a successful two term mayor of Scugog Township and did not seek re- election this fall. This will be his second run at a federal seat having been the Liberal Candidate in Durham in 1988 when he finished second. Moffat is well known throughout the riding and has deep roots in all three townships. townships. Doug is currently Chair of the Durham Police Services Board. Before entering Municipal politics in 1995, Moffat was an executive with a courier company for 17 years Previous experience includes one term as MPP and 15 years as an elementary teacher and principal which included a posting as principal at the Orono Public School. Moffat also spent two years as an assembly line worker in General Motors at Oshawa. Tim Lang is also a declared candidate. Re-tendered Continued from front sonal visits. Councillor Schell made his motion to re-tender the contract contract following an 'in camera' session with council and the municipal solicitor. He felt there would be times when the municipality would take a hit by travelling back and forth to Newmarket, and also there would be times that the supplier supplier would not be in the area when needed. Schell's motion passed without the support of Councillors Pat Pingle and Charlie Trim. Cerrens Wellness Centre Mmmy mafmg wai< for new arrivais up to 40% off clothing Vitamin E 400IU Supplements 180 cap. rcg $33.00 NOW $22'^^ 90 cap. reg. 117.85 NOW $12'^^ Reiki Second Level Certification Saturday, February 7th call to reserve 5324 Main Street, Orono 905) 983-5000 S- liai* iiiiiiîl ■ Police are still seeking witnesses to last Wednesday's serious collision on Cone. 6 east of Andrews Rd. which sent the drivers of two vehicles to hospital hospital with life threatening threatening injuries. The road was closed for several hours. ill Hr i"H iiiri S|ilii;iiiiii!iii|ii}li| | f •J-'iii, ÆMmM 9 1 TlI ml'i'm lu • i h it i" li-LdhntiWuLi Ihi. ' ^__■ iSHi iiSii ip *1 'i Tt j= =i lliiil m .I'.Hjll iiiiii fill liiip iiSii 0 1 Toole welcomes electricity task force report QUEEN'S PARK - Durham MPP John O'Toole said today that he welcomes the report from the Ontario Electricity Conservation and Supply Task Force. However, he warns that the provincial government must take immediate action to ensure Ontario has enough clean and affordable electricity for the future. Prior to the provincial election election last fall, Mr. O'Toole was the lone member of provincial parliament to serve on the task force that included a wide cross section of stakeholders in the energy and electricity sector. "1 am fortunate to have been part of the initial consultations, and I am pleased with the direction and leadership the Task Force offered in its final report," the Durham MPP said. The report titled Tough Choices: Addressing Ontario's Power Needs, warns that Ontario faces a looming electricity electricity supply shortfall as coal- fired generation is taken out of service and existing nuclear plants approach the end of their planned operating lives. Mr. O'Toole said electricity conservation is a key priority in the final report. However, he adds that even with successful conservation programs, peak electricity demand is still expected to grow at a rate of 0.5 per cent per year. Mr. O'Toole said the Liberal government's commitment to shut down coal fired generating stations by 2007 is short-sighted. One must ask the question: "Where will they get the additional power?" In the report's rceommcnda- tions, the Task Force indicates that "the Government should maintain existing coal-fired generation units as required," adding that "the Government should quickly develop generation, generation, transmission and conservation conservation alternatives including clean coal technologies." Mr. O'Toole said natural gas is clearly not without its problems, problems, which will include much higher costs. "It is clear that new generation generation and/or revitalization of older power plants must be part of the solution. Here in Durham Riding, we have the skilled workforce and research capabilities at the new University of Ontario Institute of Technology," Mr. O'Toole added. "Durham Riding and the Durham Region have every opportunity to be a leader in producing the additional electricity electricity needed to build a strong future for Ontario." Gangs, Guns and Drugs Project Wraps Up A three-month police investigation into street gangs, guns and drugs in Oshawa has resulted in 25 arrests, more than 300 charges and the seizure of 14 guns. Durham Regional Police launched Project "Gun Shy" in early October 2003 because of an increase in break and enters, home invasions, gun thefts and shootings in the Oshawa area. Most of the violence involved street gangs and was directly connected to the trade of illicit drugs such as crack cocaine, hashish and marihuana. marihuana. Some of the recent Oshawa incidents connected with this investigation include: * Three guns stolen from a GANGS continued page 9 NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME Family owned and operated by Carl Good, Funeral Director, and Joyce Kutta 386 Mill St. S„ Newcastle 905-987-3964 www.ncwciistlcfuncrnlhomc.com "Caring for our Community"