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GO hikes its rates By Tim Foran METROLAND WEST MEDIA GROUP 5 · OAKVILLE BEAVER Saturday, March 14, 2009 Are You Happy With Your Smile? Before After 10 porcelain veneers and Zoom!® whitening GO Transit has given the green light to a hike of 25 cents per adult ride starting this weekend. GO's board of directors unanimously approved the 2009/10 operating budget at its meeting this week. The fare hike won't affect riders who have already purchased a monthly pass for March, nor those with unused two- or 10-ride passes, said GO. A GO spokesperson said the lack of a notice period for the fare hike was due to the delay in the Provincial budget, which will be tabled March 26, but which is normally presented to the legislature in February. Halton's representative on GO, Oakville Mayor Rob Burton, said Tuesday he wanted to review the budg- et before deciding how he'd vote on the fare increase, but noted he voted for the last increase. The service needs to be improved and expanded, said Burton. "Somebody's got to pay for it." GO staff said the ongoing capital expansions across the system lead to increased operational costs -- more crews, staff and maintenance -- that have to be recouped through the farebox. GO fares currently cover 82 per cent of the transit system's operating budget, a high percentage for a transit system. The Province picks up the rest of the costs, as well as the majority of capital expenses. Annual ridership on the system is at nearly 55 million, up from about 48 million in 2006. Burton addressed criticism that fare hikes don't come with service improvements by noting the on-time performance has been steadily improving. However, he added, riders must expect periodic delays during the winter season due to unforeseen circumstances. He pointed to the example of a chunk of ice falling off a freight train onto the tracks, preventing a switching system from working until the ice can be cleared. "It's winter. It's Canada. Stuff happens," Burton said. "I sometimes marvel at the expectation that winter can be banned." Before After Full-mouth rehabilitation Dr. Phelan knows that the first step in creating a great smile and any new patient relationship is clear communication. With this in mind Dr. Phelan will spend time with you in our consultation area discussing any concerns you may have about your smile and dental health, as well as your goals for the future. Dr. Phelan feels it is best to get to know the person before he gets to know your teeth. Creating a beautiful and lasting smile requires time, skill and effort. No two people are alike and no two smiles are alike. Out goal is to create a smile that is unique and individual for you, that will look great now and for many years to come. We would like to create a smile that expresses your own unique personality and is well suited to your individual facial form. Before After 10 porcelain veneers and 2 implant crowns Actual Patient Treatments by Dr. Stephen Phelan If you would like to schedule a FREE cosmetic consultation appointment with Dr. Stephen Phelan, please call our office at (905) 827-1619 Dental Surgeon. Laser, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry 1500 Heritage Way, Oakville, ON L6M 3H4 call 905.827.1619 to arrange an appointment Creating sensational smiles in Oakville for 15 years. Does Your Combined Business And Personal Income Tax Rate Exceed 16.5% Of Your Combined Business And Personal Income? Having A Corporate And Personal Income Tax Plan Prepared By The Tax Advisory Can Help You Attain This Goal. DO YOU OWN A BUSINESS? Why Should I Have The Tax Advisory Prepare My Business And Personal Income Tax Returns? · We have been preparing tax returns for almost 26 years. · Our rates are one-third to one-half that of our competition. · We provide `one-on-one' personalized service. · We guarantee that you will pay only those income taxes you absolutely have to pay. · We ensure that you take advantage of every deduction available to you. · We prepare each income tax return as if it was our own. · We will review your previous years' income tax returns to claim refunds you may have missed. · Annually, we will prepare a personalized income tax plan specifically designed to your personal financial circumstances. Voted First Place Diamond Award Winners In The Categories of Incorporation Services, Tax Preparation Services And Business Advisory Services 6 YEARS IN A ROW! Member of & ED FOSTER SERVING SMALL AND HOME BASED BUSINESSES FOR ALMOST 26 YEARS 905-469-8777 INCORPORATORSTM COMMITTED TO INCORPORATING YOUR COMPANY THE RIGHT WA THE FIRST TIME Y www.theincorporators.ca THE ADVISORY COMMITTED TO REDUCING THE INCOME TAXES THAT YOU PA Y www.thetaxadvisory.ca THE TAX ADVISORY COMMITTED TO MAKING YOUR BUSINESS A SUCCESS THE BUSINESS www.thebusinessadvisory.ca