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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday May 31, 2008 - 27 Region hopes to bring Pan American games here Halton Region has thrown its support behind the Province's efforts to bring the Pan American Games to the GTA/Greater Golden Horseshoe. A motion to that effect was endorsed by regional council at its meeting Wednesday. It comes in response to the business case the Ministry of Health Promotion is preparing that assesses the viability of the GTA/Greater Golden Horseshoe area making a successful bid for the games in 2015. As part of the process, the Province has been consulting with municipalities to explore interest in the games and potential training and competition venues for the bid. While the motion passed by council urges Milton, Halton Hills, Burlington and Oakville to participate in the process, the four municipalities have already been involved in the consultations. If the bid goes forward and is selected, then the games would be held throughout the GTA. The Pan American Games are a multi-sport event held every four years between competitors from all nations of the Americas -- North, South and Central. The games were held last year in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, while the last North American city to host the games was Winnipeg in 1999. The games include a total of 38 participating sports, 332 events, 16 venues and about 5,500 athletes. Current bidders for the 2015 games include: Lima, Peru; Caracas, Venezuela and Bogotá, Columbia. A full business case will be presented to Premier Dalton McGuinty by the end of June. Decisions will then be made on what the next steps in the process should be. Region staff has been directed to report back to the administration and finance committee on the outcome. 10 am to 5 pm Spencer Smith Park, Burlington, ON craft fair Saturday & Sunday, June 7 - 8, 2008 Media sponsor: Families $10 Adults $5 Students/Seniors $3 Craft Fair supports the Burlington Art Centre programs and exhibitions 1333 Lakeshore Road, Burlington www.BurlingtonArtCentre.on.ca 905-632-7796 K.A.M. Corporation Global Automotive Parts Manufacturer Inside Sales Representative Wallace Pontiac To place your business logo or name here, call your Classified Sales Representative today! Join us June 7, 2 PM beside Discovery Landing for the BAC 30th Anniversary Community Celebration Enjoy a cupcake with us! Then present this coupon for $1.00 off your Admission to 905.632.4440 craft fair