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continued from p.9 Residents see red over significant Liberal sign damage place," said Jackes, who says he doesn't support any particular federal party. "This is wrong... The fact that we live in a democracy means everyone who is running for office gets the opportunity to post signs to tell the public who they are, who they are with and what they offer... I think it is very sad people aren't letting the election take place the way it should." This incident follows a recent string of election sign thefts in the Oakville North-- Burlington riding, in the area of Upper Middle Road and Appleby Line in Burlington earlier this month. Those incidents culminated with some Liberal and NDP signs in that area being set on fire. Oakville riding Conservative candidate Terence Young said sign damage is common during an election campaign, stating he usually ends up spending $2,000-$3,000 per campaign to replace damaged signs. That said, he acknowledged Monday night's destruction was extreme. He said he has never seen signs destroyed like they were Monday night," said Young. "I went along Burloak and Rebecca and I counted 15 signs each cut into three pieces. This was not teenagers being rascals. This was organized by political opponents to the Liberals." Young condemned Monday night's destruction and called on those responsible to stop. "If you respect democracy you have to understand that you are undermining democracy," he said. "This is not going to make any difference in the election and you are putting yourself at risk of being arrested and charged." Halton police said they have been made aware of the incident. Anyone caught damaging election signs could be charged with mischief, which can result in a fine of up to $5,000 or two years in prison. 27 | Thursday, October 1, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com "Someone really put some effort into this." Oliver's campaign confirmed between 45 and 60 of its signs were destroyed during the incident, which they say will cost them hundreds of dollars. Oliver noted the rampage resulted in the destruction of about a third of his large signs. Residents described the large signs, which were held in place with wooden stakes, somehow being cut or broken away so that only the stakes and small fragments of the sign remain. Many residents say they are unsettled by the vandalism that apparently followed the televised leadership debate on foreign policy on Monday night. "It was very saddening to see this had taken 10%off All you can EAt Buffet (Lunch or Dinner Tues - Fri) staurant Sweets & Re halton.ca 311 NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION Rebecca Street Deep Trunk Wastewater Main from the Oakville Southwest Wastewater Treatment Plant to Forsythe Street, in the Town of Oakville at All You Can E n ria 100% Vegeta t E f f u B a Weekday Samos SpeCiaL LUNCH $1099 2 /$1 DiNNeR $1199 From 11am-3pm From 5pm-9pm 2345 Trafalgar Road · 905-257-0808 JUNIOR (3YR - 11YR) $8.99 Kids (2YR & Under) $ Free Buy One, Get One FREE * On All Dulux® Paints Manufactured Products Contract number: Scheduled start date: Scheduled completion date: Project Manager: S-2869-15 October 2015 December 2016 Mark Bajor 905-825-6000 x 7617 mark.bajor@halton.ca September 21 - October 11 * See instore for offer details. Simply Local Halton Region's Simply Local initiative promotes our agricultural industry, encourages healthy eating and physical activity, and creates an important connection between residents and Halton farms. The fall provides a great opportunity to get out with family and friends, and enjoy fresh produce, kid-friendly farm entertainment, equestrian activities and local farmers'markets. Simply Local also includes Halton nurseries and garden centres where you can buy everything you need for fall decorating. For a guide to what's in season and where to find all of the Simply Local locations, visit halton.ca/simplylocal. Meetings at Halton Region, 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville, L6M 3L1 Visit halton.ca/meetings for full schedule. Oct. 6 Oct. 7 Oct. 7 9:30 a.m. Health & Social Services Cttee. 9:30 a.m. Planning & Public Works Cttee. 1:30 p.m. Admin & Finance Cttee. Oct. 12 Offices closed for Thanksgiving Oct. 14 9:30 a.m. Regional Council 011015 FALL DEALS!! nbhtech.ca COMPUTERS, CELL PHONE Accessories & Repair Gary Carr Regional Chair Panasonic KX-TG443C Samsung 32" TV UN32J5205AF Reg. $ 99 Reg. $79.99 Dundas St. E., Unit D10, Oakville 905.257.1647 380 (@ Trafalgar Rd., Canadian Tire Plaza) X $ 39 99 Reg. $79.99 X $ 49 99 $362 X 269