www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, February 23, 2017 | 2 8 MyView ince taking over a municipal-provin cial funding system from the previous Conservative government that was in shambles, the Ontario government has made tremendous strides to restore the high stan dard of services our residents deserve and can count on. In the m id-1990s, funding to municipali ties was slashed to record low levels. As a result, property taxpayers in Oakville bore the burden of som e of our most valued projects, including our GO Transit service. It' s easy to forget the reality of those days. As both a longtime resident of Oakville and as a Regional and Town Councillor through out those years, I can vividly recall the chal lenges Halton Region faced to provide high quality services to residents of our commu nity. Looking at Halton today, w e are seeing a complete turnaround in the municipal fund ing model. Ontario government investing in our growing community S Kevin Flynn Ontario Labour Minister Oakville MPP Halton Region receives record funding and co-operation from the current provincial gov ernment -- a sharp contrast to the years of lack of funding and support. In fact, provincial transfers to municipali ties have increased on average 264 per cent -- higher than any other government prior ity. Ontario is also actively consulting on bet ter ways to work together to accomplish re sponsible growth for residents. Since 2003, the Province has responded to growth in our region and continues to ad dress the needs of Halton residents. Thanks to provincial investments, Halton is served by three major hospital builds and rebuilds, including the $2.27 billion Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, the expansion of Milton District Hospital, and the redevel opment of Burlington' s Joseph Brant Hospi tal. Construction is well underway at Oakville' s ErinoakKids facility, w hich will help support children and their families to m eet the chal lenges of everyday life. W e' ve built new bridges and introduced HOV lanes on the QEW We brought in 30-minute GO Train service and we're moving to quicker 15-minute ser vice and cleaner electric trains. W e' ve invested in affordable housing, pov erty reduction and childcare. And w e've made huge investments in el ementary, secondary, and post-secondary ed ucation, including apprenticeships, and our first university campus. Investments like these help to make Halton the best place to live, work and raise a family. W e' ve accomplished so m uch already and it is crucial all levels of government continue to work together. It is m y strong belief that by working re sponsibly residents are always better served and the community thrives. -- Kevin Flynn is the Member of Provincial Parliament fo r Oakville and Ontario' s Minister of Labour ARE YOU SICK AND TIRED OF BEING SICK AND TIRED? Wellness and Corrective Care for All Ages · Earlv miming and lair evening apjxjmunenis * Special interest for caring for infants and children available. * Pregnancy care · Advanced computerized scans for spinal nerve siress * X-ray facilities on-site We've helped people suffering from: ` SAVE NOW 10 % *Cut out this ad and save 1 0% on your food bill low back and neck pain, headaches, fibromyalgia, digestive disorders, breathing problems, osteoarthritis, pinched nerves, sciatica, infertility, allergies, poor posture and more. O akville C hiropractic L ife C entre f e p DR. SEBASTIAN GUARNACCIA, DC, BSC (H.K.) VAILD AT 1011 Uppermiddle Rd East & 217 Cross Ave Oakville(DINE IN ONLY) This coupon is only valid at 1011 Uppermiddle Rd E & 217 Cross Ave in Oakville ON. This coupon entitles you to 10% off your food bill before tax. Only one coupon per table. Taxes extra. No cash value. Expires on FEB 28, 2017'. DINE IN ONLY 1500 Heritage Way, Unit 1, Oakville T: 905-825-9529 · www.oakvillechiro.com N ew P atients Welcome! Leaky Basement? Call Us! Crack Injection Repair Specialist Wise Dry Interior Drain Systems Lifetime Fully Transferable Warranty Sump Pump Renewal Installations l d |t§gj f 9 M axim e Kitchens & Baths Inc. f it p i w .... Professional, Cost Effective Solutions for W et wayne@wisecracks.com Basements www.HaltonWiseCracks Call U s... 905-510-9739 2376 Parkhaven Blvd, Oakville 905-257-5880 maximekitchens.ca