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Budget details speak to local priorities continued from p.6 sibility affordability; flexibility and inclusivity of licensed child care programs. • $3.2 million to acquire new housing units and provide additional rent supplements for Hal- ton's housing clients through the Comprehensive Housing Strategy. • $1.8 million to address increasing call vol­ umes and maintain service levels in Paramedic Services. • $835,000 to improve relief staff resources for Paramedic Services, Services for Seniors and Children's Services. • $800,000 to provide sustainable greenland se- curement funding for the Waterfront Master Plan. • $651,000 to support the state of good repair for Regional facilities. • $490,000 to support the inclusion of plastic bags and film in the Blue Box starting April 2018. • $396,000 to support the Regional Road Maintenance Program. • $350,000 to increase Halton Community Investment Fund's annual contribution for com­ munity initiatives with a focus on health or social services. • $346,000 to help prevent and address home­ lessness based on the provincial funding alloca­ tion. • $121,000 to support the Conservation Au­ thorities' Emerald Ash Borer programs. The 2018 budget includes a 1.9 per cent in­ crease in property taxes for regional services and a 3.8 per cent increase in the water and wastewa­ ter rate to support these actions. By promoting long-term sustainability while supporting our shared vision for the community the 2018 budget will help keep Halton a great place to live, work, raise a family and retire. To learn more or view the 2018 Budget and Business Plan, visit halton.ca/budget. Town Council hosting New Year's Levee Oakville Mayor Rob Burton and Town council are encouraging residents to ring in the new year with them on Sunday, Jan. 7. The annual New Year's Levee is an opportunity for the community to gather in an informal set­ ting to welcome 2018 with neighbours, Burton and town councillors. The free get-together takes place Sunday, Jan. 7, in the South Atrium at Town Hall, 1225 Trafal­ gar Rd. It takes place from 1 to 3 p.m. For more news, visit insidehalton.com S T R A W B E R R IE S P O R K S ID E R IB S sucre 9̂ N O F R IL L S won't be beat88 SALE If you find a cheaper price, simply show us and we will match. no. 1 grade i l u 11 i n i o i y u v a > j p a ^ r v a y c ( R A F T P E A N U T B U T T E R 750 g or 1kg or S M U C K E R 'S J A M or Jelly 3 8 0 -5 0 0 ml ROOSTER SCENTED RICE K R A F T D IN N E R P K G O F 1 2 O R IG IN A L O R S W IS S C H A L E T o r s t . H u b e r t p o t p i e s 650-800g Selected Variates L A N T IC G R A N u L A T E D S u G A R 2 kg FLYER PRICES EFFECTIVE IN ONTARIO STORES ONLY. THURSDAY, JANUARY 4 TO WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2018. n □ nofrills.ca Cross Avenue Oakville Amfrack Colanaelo's NoFrills Oleg's NoFrills 125 Cross 1395Abbeywood Avenue Drive OAKVILLE Budget details speak to local priorities continued from p.6 n □ nofrills.ca