Region won't include Mid-Pen highway corridor in official planThe provincial government has agreed toseveral months we have listened to the resi-of Municipal Affairs and Housing showed a first step in a two-stage process. It is importantrepeal its request that the Region of Halton adddents of Burlington and the broader Halton conceptual route for a proposed highway.now for us to be diligent to watch thetransportation corridors, including a proposedcommunity and have voiced our collective The depicted route started at approximately Environmental Assessment process, while con-route through Halton for the Niagara to GTA concerns that this road did not belong in our Tremaine Road near the Hwy. 407, going tinuing to dialogue with our community.highway, to its Official Plan.Official Plan. As a result of the discussion with northwest to just above Britannia Road before Recently, seven community and environ-The outcome is a result of a meetingMinister Bartolucci, I am pleased that the min-continuing on along an unidentified route mental groups opposed to a mid-peninsularbetween Regional Chair Gary Carr, Burlingtonister shares our view and that the highway will through Flamborough, ultimately connecting highway merged together to form one voice.Mayor Rick Goldring and Rick Bartolucci, min-not appear in our Official Plan."to Hwy. 403 in Ancaster.The new group composed of OakvilleGreen,ister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.The request from the provincial govern-This upset many residents, who are con-Citizens Opposed to Paving the EscarpmentThe local politicians successfully argued thement drew fire from many Halton politicians cerned about protecting north Haltons rural (COPE), Lowville Area Residents' Association,inclusion of the corridor would predetermineand residents, as the Liberal government is lands and the Niagara Escarpment. BurlingtonGreen, the Coalition of the Niagarathe findings of future Environmentalcurrently in the midst of a study to determine Goldring said it is an important first victory Escarpment (CONE), the Cedar SpringsAssessments for long-term transportationif a highway linking Hwy. 407 in Burlington to for Burlington and the Region.Community and Protecting Escarpment Ruralneeds. Hwy. 403 in Hamilton is needed in the future.I am very pleased with Minister Bartoluccis Lands (PERL), brings more than 1,000 mem-We had a very successful meeting withThe proposed map presented in a list of decision and I know Burlington residents are bers.Minister Bartolucci, said Carr. Over the lastamendments to the Region from the Ministry as well, said Goldring. This is an important The new group doesnt yet have a name.Georg Jensen ExhibitionththFebruary 10- 202011Silkeborg - OakvilleWhere the Past Meets the PresentExperience the unique designs from decades past in this exclusive exhibition of the fi nest Georg Jensen pieces in Canada! Discover the genius of founder Georg Jensen (1866-1935) whose diverse, high quality products revolutionized the Danish silverindustry in the 18th century.Georg Jensens exquisite collection of jewellery, cutlery and livingdesigns can be viewed at Silkeborg for a limited time.with Leigh-Ann Allaire-Perrault of Benjamin Moore & CityLine On February 19th from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pmThursday, February 17, 2011Savour traditional Danish open faced sandwichesSt. Volodymyr Cultural Centre Caforg Second fl oor1280 Dundas Street West7-9pm. Tickets $20To purchase tickets please call: 905.257.2061478 Dundas St. W., at Neyagawa, Oakville 905-257-2061MON-FRI: 8-7, SAT: 9-6, SUN: 11-5Painters Placewww.paintersplace.ca166 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville, 905.337.3155PAINT WALLCOVERINGS IN-HOME AND IN-STORE COLOUR CONSULTATIONSHappy Valentines DayHeart ShapedavCheese & Spinach Filled/100g$60thUntil Feb 14,20111$95$002501 Prince Michael Dr (at Dundas St.) (905) 257-9200 21123-4 servings6-8 servingswww.palmapasta.com Family SizeLasagnaLarge LasagnaVHours: Monday to Friday 9 am - 7 pm, Saturday 9 am - 6 pm , Sunday 10 am - 4 pmalid until February 13th, 2011Valid until February 13th, 2011Not to be combined with any other offers.Not to be combined with any other offers.The Italian Food Shopwww.ppalmappasta.com7 Wednesday, February 9, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER www.insideHALTON.com