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R.I.D.E. wrapped up its 2011 holiday blitz Halton Regional Police said 10 people were charged with impaired driving offences in Oakville during this year's holiday R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign. The annual campaign, which lasted from Dec. 1-31, saw Halton police stop a total of 17,396 vehicles across the region. These stops resulted in 564 roadside breath tests being conducted -- with a total of 37 people arrested for impaireddriving offences. Of those arrested, 18 were stopped in Burlington, 10 were stopped in Oakville and nine were stopped in Milton, Acton and Georgetown. Halton police say they continue to be baffled that people still make the choice to drink and drive in this day and age. "The numbers would seem to indicate there is still a portion of society out there that continue to ingest alcohol and/or drugs and then attempt to operate a motor vehicle," said Sgt. Dave Cross, Halton police public affairs officer. "Considering the legislation against this has been in place for 90 years, this (the fact that impaired driving is illegal) shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone. This isn't new," said Cross. 3 · Wednesday, January 11, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com "Since the introduction of that legislation, all Parliament has done is make it tougher and created more offences to try and eliminate the problem, but unfortunately, to this day, it persists." Sgt. Dave Cross, Halton Regional Police "Since the introduction of that legislation, all Parliament has done is make it tougher and created more offences to try and eliminate the problem, but unfortunately, to this day, it persists," he added. "That's why we will continue to operate the t holiday R.I.D.E. program as well as other o R.I.D.E. programs throughout the year y in our region." During the 2011 holiday R.I.D.E. campaign, p Halton police also issued 21 90-day administrative a driver's licence suspensions. s This included 13 suspensions being handed h out in Burlington, 12 in Oakville and a six throughout Milton, Acton and Georgetown. G Police also issued 54 three-day suspensions s and eight seven-day suspensions across Halton during the R.I.D.E. campaign. The holiday campaign also resulted in 178 other charges being laid under the Provincial Offences Act and seven criminal charges being laid. Inside d Opinion............................................6 Auto...............................................12 Artscene.........................................16 Sports.............................................18 Classified........................................21 Full Delivery: Real Estate Partial Delivery: Home Depot, IKEA, West of the City, Staples, XS Cargo Hate Crime conference for youths The Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton (CCAH), in partnership with Halton police, is hosting a workshop on Saturday, Jan. 14, aimed at putting an end to hate crimes. The event runs from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Oakville Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Rd. It will give students the opportunity to write and recite spoken word pieces reflecting on and celebrating strength in cultural diversity. Students will also develop an understanding of prejudice as well as the consequences of discrimination, and the relationship between racism and hate crimes. Admission is free for youths aged 12-25. Course completion certificates will be provided, which can be applied towards high school volunteer hour requirements. Space at the event is limited. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 905-257-0908 or e-mail youth@ccah.ca. For home delivery & customer service call (905) 845-9742 Mon., Tues. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed., Thu., and Fri. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. (open for calls only after 5 p.m.) Closed Sat. and Sun. NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS call (905) 8459742 or subscribe online @ www.oakvillebeaver.com HERITAGE January Sales Event Lifestyle Home Furnishings SINCE 1977 Helping You Make Smart Decisions About Your Money Peter Wa W tson MBA, CFP, P R.F. F P. P , CIM, FCSI Don't Miss Out on this Great Opportunity! Save on 100% Leather, Salvaged Wood Collections, Solid Wood Dining and Bedrooms www.heritagefurniture.ca · 4205 Fairview Street, Burlington | 905-634-5298 220 Randall Street · Downtown Oakv k ille Phone: 905.842.2100 www.peterwatsoninvestments.com