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They were driving an older model, white pick-up truck at the time of the assault. If you have any information that leads to an arrest in this or any other matter, you may be eligible for a cash reward. You will never have to give your name or testify in court. Crime Stoppers of Halton does not subscribe to call display. Call 1-800-222-TIPS (1800-222-8477) or visit www.haltoncrimestoppers.co m. ONTARIO GOVERNMENT NOTICE N O T I C E O F P U B L I C I N F O R M AT I O N CENTRE #1 NIAGARA TO GTA CORRIDOR PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT STUDY PHASE 1 THE STUDY The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has initiated Phase 1 of the Planning and Environmental Assessment (EA) Study for the Niagara to GTA Corridor, following approval of the EA Terms of Reference by the Minister of the Environment. The planning and EA study will support the transportation objectives of the provincial Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe by providing for the efficient movement of people and goods within the corridor. Phase 1 of this study includes the following key steps: 1. Develop a Study Plan 2. Identify transportation problems and opportunities and verify the need for transportation improvements 3. Identify and assess transportation system alternatives (i.e. fundamentally different ways of addressing the problems and opportunities) 4. Select preferred transportation system alternative(s) and recommend a Transportation Development Strategy 5. Make recommendations for future work in the Niagara to GTA corridor. We encourage you to get involved in this important study. Come out to the first round of Public Information Centres, view the work currently in progress and find out how you can get involved in the process of identifying transportation solutions that will support the Province's vision for growth in the Greater Golden Horseshoe. PROCESS The Niagara to GTA Corridor Planning and EA study will be undertaken in accordance with the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act (OEAA), the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA), and the Niagara to GTA Corridor Environmental Assessment Terms of Reference (ToR), which was approved by the Minister of the Environment in June 2006. PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE The first of four rounds of Public Information Centres has been arranged for this study on the following dates: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Rockton World Fairground 812 Old Highway 8, Rockton Thursday, June 14, 2007 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Quality Hotel St. Catharines Chardonnay/Concord Ballroom 327 Ontario Street, St. Catharines Monday, June 18, 2007 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Holiday Inn Burlington, Halton Hall 3063 South Service Road, Burlington Reading | Writing | Math | Spelling | Grammar | French | Study Skills Little Readers Registrtion NOW OPEN INSIDE EVERY CHILD IS A SUCCESSFUL STUDENT. For every age, for every need, Oxford Learning has a program to help your child succeed! 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Information collected will be used in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Access to Information Act. With the exception of personal information (e.g., name and address), all comments will become part of the public record. For further information, or to be added to the mailing list for this study, please visit the project website or contact: Mr. John Slobodzian MTO Project Coordinator Ontario Ministry of Transportation Provincial and Environmental Planning Office 2nd Floor, 301 St. Paul Street St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 7R4 Tel: 905-704-2204 Fax: 905-704-2007 E-mail: project_team@niagara-gta.com Ms. Terry Hilditch MTO Assistant Project Coordinator Ontario Ministry of Transportation Provincial and Environmental Planning Office 2nd Floor, 301 St. Paul Street St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 7R4 Tel: 905-704-2208 Fax: 905-704-2007 E-mail: project_team@niagara-gta.com Mr. Paul Hudspith, P.Eng. 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