Electrical problem temporarily closes Holiday Inn in Bronte By Dominik Kurek OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF An electrical problem that brought Oakville firefighters to the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in Bronte early Monday has left the 2525 Wyecroft Rd. hotel without power, forcing it to close. "Right now, it's shut down. They have no electricity in the building at all," said Deputy Fire Chief Brian Durdin yesterday morning. Four fire trucks responded to the scene where the Oakville Fire Department reported an electrical short had caused a fire in the hotel's electrical room and electrical transformer. Fire officials estimated $150,000 in damage to the hotel's electrical equipment. No structural damage was reported. When firefighters arrived, the fire was out. "The fire was essentially suppressed by the sprinkler system that was working in the building," Durdin said. "Our task was more moving smoke, and search and rescue because with no power, we actually had to go floor by floor, room by room to make sure all the tenants were safely out, once we got rid of the smoke." No injuries were reported. The Fire Marshal's Office determined a short caused the fire. There is no word as to what caused the electrical short or when the hotel will re-open. `"All guests and employees were safely relocated to a neighbouring hotel," read a statement from Chantal Nappart of Westmont Hospitality Group. "We are working closely with local authorities to restore power at the hotel and expect to return to normal operations in the next few days." The fire has caused some meetings to change venues at the last minute. A Baha'i meeting Monday moved to the Quality Inn. 3 · Wednesday, May 16, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com Inside Opinion............................................6 Artscene.........................................23 Sports.............................................25 Classified.......................................29 Full Delivery: Real Estate, Barbecues Galore, 3 for 1 Glasses, Hearing Solutions, Home Sweet Linens, AAR Automotive, Ishrani Henry - RE/MAX, Arif Qureshi, JYSK, Home Hardware, Rona, Ontario Tourism, Shopping News, City Parent, Bouclair, Home Depot, Staples, Sheridan Nurseries, XS Cargo, Sears For home delivery & customer service call 905-845-9742 Mon., Tues. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed., Thu., and Fri. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. (open for calls only after 5 p.m.) Closed Sat. and Sun. New subscriptions call (905) 845-9742 or subscribe online @ www.oakvillebeaver.com RIZIERO VERTOLLI/ oakville beaver Inn Hotel & Suites in Bronte. ELECTRICAL PROBLEM: The Holiday NOW TO TRAIN DELIVERING HIGH QUALITY TRAINING TO OAKVILLE FOR OVER 25 YEARS... ALL DOMINION DRIVER TRAINING AND TRAFFIC EDUCATION CENTRES LIMITED WE WANT YOU! June 2,3,9,10 Saturday and Sunday 9:30am to 3:30pm June 26,27,28,29 (Private schools out early!) Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri 9:30am-3:30pm DriveWise goes beyond basic driver training with our 3 step approach: 1. Dynamic & fun classroom teaching with hand held technology 2. Simulator drive training labs. 3. One-or-One in vehicle training SIX MISTAKES RETIREES MAKE WITH THEIR FINANCES For investors over age 50 SEMINAR DATES THURS, June 7th: 10 am, 2 pm, 7 pm FRI, June 8th: 10 am LOCATION Oliver & Bonacini Restaurant Oakville Place (Trafalgar & QEW) get registered. get trained. get driving. 905.845.7200 www.drivewiseoakville.com MBA, CFP, R.F.P., CIM, FCSI Peter Watson Seats are FREE but limited To reserve your seats email us at info@peterwatsoninvestments.com or call us at (905) 842-2100 Ext: 2 (24 hours) www.peterwatsoninvestments.com We sell the most homes in Canada. Let us help you sell yours. www.remaxaboutowne.com Aboutowne Reality Corp., Brokerage 905-338-9000 (Downtown Office) 905-842-7000 (Uptown Office) Independently owned and operated.