www.oakvillebeaver.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, June 16, 2010 · 2 Town wants answers on Bronte Creek pipeline spill Oakville Town Council expects to learn more in the coming weeks about the effect of the fuel pipeline spill in Bronte Creek. At the urging of Ward 1 Councillor Ralph Robinson, council has requested that the following concerns be addressed as part of the environmental site assessment being performed by Trans-Northern Pipelines Incorporate (TNPI), the company responsible for the spill: · Effect of the spill on the quality of drinking water; · Effect of the spill on the quality of surface water and groundwater; · Extent of soil contamination and impact; · Effect of the spill on the creek marsh lands immediately adjacent and downstream of the spill site with particular attention to fish, wildlife and their respective habitats. Product containment, site investigations and various remediation activities have been in progress since the spill was discovered on March 11. As the spill was a result of a fuel pipeline leak, the National Energy Board has jurisdiction as the principal authority overseeing the management of this pipeline incident. The Ministry of the Environment is involved in a technical supportive capacity as well as regularly monitoring site conditions. TNPI took control of the spill response operations from the time it was discovered that the spill originated from its pipeline. The pipeline was immediately repaired and the National Energy Board has ordered TNPI to prepare a site remediation plan. The NEB and MOE are regularly hosting agency co-ordination meetings to ensure that all organizations involved, including the Town of Oakville, Region of Halton and Conservation Halton, are up to date. Town staff anticipates that the additional information requested from TNPI will be provided to Council in July. Two suspects sought in north Oakville home invasion Police are on the lookout for two suspects after an early morning home invasion at a residence in north Oakville Friday, June 11. Halton Regional Police Service said two men broke down the door of an apartment on a farm property on Burnhamthorpe Road just after 6 a.m. One man was in possession of a handgun and the other had a knife. The suspects assaulted the lone occupant of the apartment and then stole an undisclosed amount of cash and personal belongings from the unit. The suspects fled in a vehicle that is described as a dark blue or black 2001 or 2002 VW Jetta. The car had tinted windows and dark rims. The victim was treated in hospital with minor injuries and later released. The first suspect is described as male, black, 6-foot-2 with a mustache and black hair. He wore a white hoodie. The other suspect is described as male, black, 5-foot-8 with a beard. He wore a black leather jacket with white pants. The gun is described as a 9-mm handgun. The knife appeared to be double edged and five inches in length. Police are continuing to investigate this incident. Anyone with information related to it is asked to contact the Oakville Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-8254777, ext. 2215 or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). GREAT ESCAPE BE GOOD TO DAD AND HE MIGHT BE GOOD TO YOU AND TAKE YOU WITH HIM! June 16 to 20 Enter to Win Dad a Great Escape Weekend Package for two at the Nottawasaga Inn! Includes: 2 Nights Accommodations, 2 Dinners and 2 Country Buffet Breakfasts for two. Plus we'll even give you a $50 Gas Card to get you there and back. The family friendly Nottawasaga Inn offers something for everyone. Just 45 minutes north, the resort welcomes you with courteous and friendly staff will cater to your every need. No purchase necessary. Ballot Box located at Centre Court. Winner will be notified by phone. Prize must be accepted as awarded. Winners can choose a weekend up to December 2010. Kids under 16 sharing the room with parents are free, meals extra. Taxes and Gratuities included. Approx. Value $600. No cash value. Employees of Hopedale Mall & their families are not eligible to enter. Includes: > Electric power hose > Power head > 9 piece tool set $ FOR ONLY 399 MY COMMUNITY, MY MALL, FOR 50 YEARS N.E. CORNER OF REBECCA STREET + THIRD LINE P : 9 0 5 . 8 2 7 . 7 1 4 6 W: H O P E D A L E M A L L . O N . C A HOPEDALE MALL CATALOGUE STORE · 35 years in Oakville We Repair all Makes of Vacuum Cleaners & Sewing Machines OAKVILLE VACUUM LTD. 198 SPEERS RD. OAKVILLE 905-844-4736 Just West of Kerr Street, beside MoneyMart ¤ www.oakvillevac.com