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If the people of Quebec elect the Parti Quebecois as the new government, will the voters support independence? Yes: 6 No: 0 In Level One, drivers may not drive without a qualified accompanying driver, drive between midnight and 5:00 a.m. and not drive if they have been drinking any alcohol. In Level Two, additional privileges are granted but drivers must still mainâ€" tain a zero bloodâ€"alcohol level. Violations of these conditions will be fined and given a 30 day driving suspension. Advertising is accepted on the condition that, in the event of a typographical error, that portion of the advertising space ied by the erroneous item, together with a reasonable allowance for signature, will not be charged for, but the balance of the advertisement will be paid for at the applicable rate. The publisher reserves the right to calegorize and reject advertising. In the event of typographical error, advertising goods or services at the wrong price, goods or services may not be sold. Advertising is merely an offer to sell and may be withdrawn at any time. licensing enforcement begins. The system is a twoâ€"year, twoâ€"level program ecting new drivers of all ages in the province. It is designed to ensure these drivers can gain experience gradually, under lowâ€"risk conditions. fi new age dawns for new drivers in Ontario, Mon. June 6th when graduated It is a program that‘s long overdue in an effort to stop the carnage on the roads caused by inexperienced drivers. Classified Advertising: 845â€"2809 Circulation: 845â€"9742 or 845â€"9743 Ian Oliver Publisher Robert Glasbey Advertising Director Norman Alexander Editor Geoff Hill Circulation Director Teri Casas Office Manager Tim Coles Production Manager The Oakville Beaver, published every Sunday, Wednes and Fnday at 467 Rd., Oakville, is one of the Metroland ll;g ishing Distributing Ltd. group of suburban nowspapovs which includes: Ajaxâ€"Pickering News Advertiser, Barrie Advance, Brampton Guardian, Burlington Post, Colli Connection, Etobicoke Guardian town I / Acton Free Press, gmoston This Week, Lindsay This leek, am Economist and Sun, Today OshawaNthby This Week, Peterborough This Week, Richmond HiV Thomhil/Vaughan Liberal, All i published in the Oakr\?:lg Bkga protected b hi. An "All material in t ver is cop r\apmdm:tk)np 4 yn?soul lhz otnpanoimsmeteml:stndl/mbfidden Gun control is a complex and laborious process but at least Canada is doing something about it...one gun at a time. Another phase of firearm control is the elimination of weapons from homes and Halton is using another gun and weapon amnesty to try and bring more weapons in from residences. The last time an amnesty was ‘called, dozens of weapons were turned in. The last, and most important, phase of gun control has to do with stopping the crossâ€"border trafficking of guns from the U.S. The Ontario Provincial Police and other agencies now have a task force in place to try and deal with this problem. Since the vast majority of guns come from the U.S., it‘s natural that border crossings be targeted as a point of interception. In this regard, the Halton Regional Police have also decided it‘s time to get more firepower in their arsenal. Already, members of the force‘s Tactical Rescue, Surveillance and Canine units, have changed to the more powerful 40 calibre semiâ€"automatic pistol that is lighter than the .38 calibre handgun now in use. Other members of the force will get new weapons, once a choice has been made. For their part, police have begun to try and even up the odds when it comes to taking on wellâ€"armed criminals. Forces throughout Canada have been upgrading their firearms so they won‘t be outâ€"gunned in life and death situations. That was the crux of the St. Thomas Aquinas student petition which also called for increased penalties under the Criminal Code for crimes when firearms are used. Speaking to a group of St. Thomas Aquinas High School students recently, Peel Regional Police Inspector Mauro Succi said during a recent threeâ€"month operation in his region, undercover officers were able to purchase 243 guns. These weapons included revolvers, assault rifles and machine guns. That‘s a pretty awesome statistic in a region adjacent to Halton. It‘s too close for comâ€" fort. Various measures are taking place to try and curb the presence of guns on our streets, not the least of which is an ongoing effort to lobby Ottawa for a complete ban on owning weapons, expect for police. One of the major problems facing lawâ€"enforcement agencies these days, is the ease in which people can purchase guns on the black market. not, the new reality is that we are fast becoming a nation that mirrors the criminal mores of the United States. This has meant many changes in the way in which we view our society but they are changes that can be controlled if we all have the will to do so. Il’s unusual to speak of guns and Canada in the same breath. But like it or Politics of guns Better licensing RESULTS OF LAST WEEK‘S POL! 467 Speers Road, Oakville, Ont. L6K 3S4 Advertiser, Barrie Advance, Brampton Guardian, Burlington Post, Colli Connection, Etobicoke Guardian, lown I / Acton Free Press, Kingston This Week, Lindsay This Week, Markham Economist and Sun, Stoufville/Uxbridge Tribune, Milton Canadian Champion, Mississauga News Newmarketâ€"Aurora Eraâ€"Banner, North York Mirror, Oakville Beaver, Orillia Today, Oshawa/Whitby This Week, Peterborough This Week, Richmond HilV Thomhil/Vaughan Liberal, Scarborough Mirror. ‘All material published in the Oakville Beaver is protected by oopyn%tgmAny reproduction in whole or in part of this material is strictly forbidden witl he consent of the publisher. Is graduated licensing for new drivers in Ontario a good plan? Results of the poll will be published in the next Friday edition of the Oakville Beaver. Cast your ballot by calling 845â€"5585, box 5008 to vote. Callers have until 12 noon Thursday to register their vote. In the national poll conducted by 35 newspapers, the Red Ensign has received 33,292 votes while the Maple Leaf trailed with 20,741. ""My associates and I are directing our project with that in mind," he said. "We‘ll tackle our problems together. Our need in this area, as I see it, is a well rounded town. We don‘t want a workers town, or a soâ€" called white collar town. We require balanced expanâ€" sion." Letters accompanying ballots indicate a continuing dissatisfaction with the concept of the Maple Leaf flag. One letter said, "surely this is a wonderful opportuâ€" nity for Canada to rise above the petty struggles over a national flag, by suggesting a:basic world flag distinâ€" 30 years ago A poll conducted by the Daily Journalâ€"Record in conjunction with 35 newspapers across Canada revealed the majority of respondents preferred the Red Ensign to a replacement Maple Leaf flag. Locally, of the 114 ballots received, 70 asked for retention of the Red Ensign while 44 supported the replacement Maple Leaf flag. "I‘ve talked with some of Europe‘s most prominent industrialists, and they always ask me about this area," declared McKee, who is associated with Louis Mayzel, and other Canadian investors in the Falgarwood develâ€" opment project. "They all know about Oakville over there, and they all realize what a tremendous business potential Canada offers. It is virtually impossible for the average person to visualize the expansion program McKee said h e was impressed with "the happy and gracious living" of this sector, and expressed the hope that expansion could be controlled in such a way that pleasant aspects of community life may not be threatâ€" . etroit financier Mark T. McKee told the J Oakvilleâ€"Trafalgar Chamber of Commerce that the eyes of the industrial world were on Canada, particularly Ontario‘s "Golden Strip." And the Oakville area promises to be the focal point of future development, McKee said at the chamber‘s first birthday party. Poll found majority favored ensign over maple leaf design Alook back at the events that made headines in Oakvile. 40 years ago The sales representative for the firm in charge of the housing development, Tim Gabriel, was concerned enough about the nests to persuade A.G., International not to use the 15â€"footâ€"high mound of topsoil for at least another six weeks until the nesting was completed. The most expensive mistake occurred with the Bronte Creek Provincial Park project. Slated to be carâ€" ried out in three phases, it would have cost $1,013,247 to install the water and sewer services to the park perimeter. Revised bids presented to the public works meeting show the project will now cost $1 266,008 â€" representâ€" ing a 24% increase. 10 years ago A local developer‘s soft spot for birds saved about 60 swallows‘ nests from destruction. About 100 swallows chose a large mound of topsoil on a Bronte housing subdivision site for a nesting site about three weeks ago. "It (topsoil) can remain there until they‘ve nested," assured A.G. International representative Dave Wiebe: Undertaken at the request of council‘s administration and finance committee, the 13 page document contains a synopsis of events leading up to the region‘s costly failure to execute five works contracts. It also list five proposals to avoid repetition of the fiasco. Bates was instructed to prepare the report last week after councillors were shocked to learn expiry dates had passed on the sewer and water projects before the region had a chance to complete the documents. Estimated cost increase in the reâ€"tendering process that is now necessary could soar up to $600,000, said one councillor. 20 years ago A frank, hardâ€"hitting report criticizing council parochialism, the regional chargeâ€"back scheme and negâ€" ligent staff communications, has been prepared by regional solicitor Noel Bates. Another letter offered a new design altogether, with "the sun rising from ocean to ocean in the land of the maple leaf, set on a white background as a symbol of peace and also with a picture of a Mountie to enforce the laws." guished by a small modest insignia for each nation."