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Government intervention clearing the air in Halton by Bob Mitchell Oakville Beaver Staff Health 35 | Thursday, July 16, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com "Connected to your Community" Government intervention is having a positive effect on air quality in Halton, says Dr. Hamidah Meghani, Regional Medical Officer of Health (MOH). "But they can do more in the future," the Region's top physician told Halton's Health and Social Services committee members last week. "Government intervention can go further in the future to (encourage)... active transportation (bicycles, walking) that will not only further reduce energy consumption but also improve our air quality," she said. Meghani presented the Region's annual air quality report, which was submitted to Regional council last week. The paper focussed primarily on Milton where the Region's health department has operated its own air quality monitoring station since 2008. The Ontario Ministry of Environment and Climate Change runs similar monitoring stations in both Oakville and Burlington. Halton's MOH said the Region can also expect to see significant improvements in Halton's air quality in the future by not having coal-fired generating stations operating any more. Government intervention can go further in the future to (encourage)... active transportation (bicycling, walking) that will not only further reduce energy consumption, but also improve our air quality. Dr. Hamidah Meghani Halton Region Medical Officer of Health Dr. Hamidah Meghani Halton Region Medical Officer of Health | Oakville Beaver file photo "This is generally a good news report. Our air quality is relatively stable. It's doing well," she told committee members. Air quality in Halton is related to several factors, said Meghani, citing air quality from neighbouring municipalities, emissions from motor vehicles, industry and home energy use. The Milton station uses equipment identical to that used by the Province elsewhere in Halton. It measures the same five common air pollutants: ground level ozone, fine particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide and carbon monoxide. Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Wellness and Corrective Care for All Ages · Early morning, late evening and Saturday appointments available · Advanced computerized scans for spinal nerve stress We've helped people suffering with: Low back and neck pain, headaches, fibromyalgia, digestive ves, disorders, breathing problems, osteoarthritis, pinched nerves, sciatica, infertility, allergies, poor posture and more. · Special interest in caring for infants and children · Pregnancy care · X-ray facilities on-site With Luscious Lips & Beautiful Wrinkle-Free Eyes! Plump up your lips & ward off fine lines that are adding years to your face. Book your "Freshen up for Summer " package* and look fabulous for all your summer events. Save $100 OFF your purchase and receive a complimentary APT Rejuvenating Peel* Treat yourself, you know you deserve it! Freshen Up For Summer New patients welcome! T: 905-825-9529 · www.oakvillechiro.com 1500 Heritage Way, Unit 1, Oakville Call 905-849-8646 to book your "Freshen up for Summer" package DIAMOND Fabio De Rango Pharmacist/Owner Voted Oakville's Favourite Pharmacist & Pharmacy · Patient Counselling · Complete Diabetic Care · Home Visits · Consultations · Free RX Delivery DE RANGO PHARMACY INC 478 Dundas Street West | 905-257-9737 Canada Post DE RANGO PHARMACY INC 2501 Third Line | 905-465-3000 Open til Midnight | 7 Days a Week 1276A Cornwall Road, Oakville, ON, Canada L6J 7W5 E. info@aptmedspa.com www.aptmedicalaesthetics.com www.shoppersdrugmart.ca * Offer valid for APT packages of $700 or more. Not to be combined with any other offer. Expires 08/31/15