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Liberals pick Naidoo-Harris in HaltonBy Kim ArnottAlthough born in South SPECIAL TO THE BEAVERAfrica, Naidoo-Harris grew up in Alberta after her parents immi-grated to Canada in 1967.Milton resident and former A former television anchor television journalist Indira for CBC, CTV and OMNI televi-Naidoo-Harris has been chosen sion, she now works as the com-as the Liberal candidate for the munications director for the pro-Halton riding in this falls pro-vincial Minister of Immigration vincial election.and Citizenship. However, she Officially nominated at a says her experiences as a journal-meeting on Wednesday night at ist were what drew her to enter the Milton Sports Centre, Indira Naidoo Harrispolitics.Naidoo-Harris will face off I felt it wasnt enough for me against incumbent Conservativeto just ask the questions anymore. I wanted to MPP Ted Chudleigh and NDP candidate Pat come up with some of the answers and be part of Heroux in October.the solution, she said.No other candidates were seeking the nomi-Following the meeting, she declined to elabo-nation.rate on issues of importance for Halton, noting it A Milton resident for 18 years, Naidoo-Harris was a night for celebration, not issues, but told the audience of about 120 people that she added, At this point, Im really more interested has witnessed many changes in the area over the in finding out what the residents of Halton would years.like me to put on the agenda for them.In the blink of an eye, Halton has become The nomination meeting drew a number of more populous, more diverse and more dynam-Queens Park Liberals, including Oakville MPP ic, she said. The face of Halton is changing. I Kevin Flynn, and Sophia Aggelonitis, Minister of think its time that new life was also breathed Revenue and Minister Responsible for Seniors.into the politics of Halton.Naidoo-Harris and her husband, a professor Emphasizing her immigrant roots, she noted at the University of Western Ontario, have two that her ability to participate in Canadas demo-children.cratic process was something her South African The Halton Riding includes Oakville resi-grandparents could only dream of doing in the dents living north of Upper Middle Road.apartheid era in that country. Bath & Kitchen Storee Designer KitchensuqinU Kitchen RenovationsCabinet ConceptsAll cabinetry proudly made in CanadaMANUFACTURERS OF FINE CUSTOM CABINETRY SINCE 1976DON'T BE FOOLED BY IMITATORS -WE'RE TRULY UNIQUE!!KITCHENSBATHROOMSWALL UNITSBEDROOMS & MOREWe proudly offer a Lifetime Warranty on all of our cabinetry.Our qualified designers are waiting to show you the room of your dreams! YWe are conveniently located atAPTS4150 South Service Road HONBetween Walkers & Appleby Line in Burlingtons irexpE/11. 28ebF905-632-0029www.uniquecabinetconcepts.com9 Wednesday, February 16, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER www.insideHALTON.com