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BarterWorks holds market days. Tarang theatre group donates proceeds to local charities. Viewpoint Classified You said it Icanaiamjm I WATERLO (hf2ljfl0lillrcluf; WHATS INSIDE Bates Maytag The Great Home Sum" Bast Napoleon' Saab of Kitchener Waterloo 663 Victoria St. N. 744-5811 'Seledai Distribution Page 10 Page 15 35 vTiin7v.CwoGtaFio.com Council not ttttttttrd light-rail transit project Waterloo. Local councillors have demanded Waterloo regional officials provide more infor- mation on the project - a S256-mihion system which. in its first phase, would link St. lacohs market, through the University of Waterloo and uptown Waterloo. to a new transit terminal in dowrr town Kitchener -- before they agree to support the ini- tiative. "This whole thing is mov- ing way too fast." said Court. Dave Reader. "The decisions being made are for the next 30to 40 years, and I think there needs to be a lot of input." 7 , - , ’7' - ' , *i”* "Bglit , - Vt I MI > a 2‘1“, y _ I R? . , - .s. v u, v _ - 'w, ' ' . k tr' V P: I - 'it',? f Bl . '., I " _ucF"- . 7 i' . r l ty'" 'r-'d 5?“? if: - J 1 . . f " - tina' T a. (“1,517 l, rN "F, . 7:; MB', ._‘T%‘ , , "l f: 7’ N f Cl Ctgi , t!18 "isatt / " ii ' ‘5' ' " rr g F t a V :1 f ( F _ , "__ l t ' _'r. s,' _ a» - ' , It} ws I r"; ‘ g . _ I t ‘3? _ I -, " " I . Joel Crook. left, a member of Local 787, gives a demonstration of his air conditioning and refrigeration expertise to a group of enthusiastic students Monday at the Ontario Technological Skills Competition at RIM Park. Crook gave Marlene Frederick and Kristen Collins, right, a test on the law of then modynamics. For every right answer the girls gave, which included actions, they received a puck from the boisterous tradesmen. ll may not be aboard a plan In bring light rail transit service through BVANORFA Bum! 43troteetiia_ff WEDNESDAY, MAY l, 2002 . WATERLOO, ONTARIO " _ 1.. "I": ' Ma mu m... Serving your commqnity since 1856 Regional officials attended Waterloo council Monday night to give some back- ground on the project, which they claim ties in with the municipal "Smart Growth" strategy. Work on the strategy began in 2001 with a study. reviewing all existing urban designations. paying particu- lar attention to the eastern lands bounded by Highway 7, the Grand River and Maple Grove Road, and examining current and future land needs, existing and required infrastructure, brownfield redevelopment. envirortmert- tal protection and enhance- ment, and the protection of rural and agricultural lands in areas not identified for V The study will also aid in the estahlishment of lung term planning policies that - ”(run 1mm.“ m v»... w- Who! high gas prrcsss? Volkswagen's advanced TDI nng-nv ran go over 1,000 Llometres on a smqle Innlr of desel ' FJrher mu? advances In Jewl swan”,- mriudo nuns-low engines and hthm pryw"r) Tssst dove u lrrtirs, Goh or New Baa“? TUI today Puyht an pad (I “N's worth oi gm smhrms See for yoursell cl one of Poor local deswugen Dealers. Crosby Volkswagen Inc. . Volkswagen Waterloo Ltd. - A'%ts . Cambridge Volkswagen " mm mm .» FU-, "rr Ha. Filling Stationd? I mock you. will stop any further develop- ment over municipal bound- aries to the north and west and provide protection for rural tarmiands So far, officials say results show the need for the region's municipalities to concentrate on inward development, and revitalization of urban areas, rather than building outward to the boundaries "We are attempting to provide a framework for the municipalities In creatively manage growth," said Larry Kotseff of the region's plan- ningdepartment. “This whole thing is moving way too last." . "It" Cool as ice - Dave Feeder Waterloo Councillor rwuutw- m. «new ‘mb val-{u $1 INCLUDING GST "It's a balanced approach to growth management; making better use of lands in existing areas" And Kotseff said, utilizing part ofthe city for a more eiti- cient transit system is a good way to start the process. Light-rail transportation has been described as a proven technology, which is attractive and environmen- tally friendly, compared to other modes of transit. Yet, it's an amenity that comes with a hefty price mg The region's share of the project would be upwards of $64 million, with the federal and provincial governments, as well as private partners. expected to come up with the other s 192 million. A large chunk of the funds would go towards a world- class exhibition centre. intended to attract conven- tions and high-tech trade shows to the area. That $35-million centre would be integrated into a multi-use transportation ter- minal. with an $tt-m0lion parking garage. and opportu- nities for non-profit housing. a hotel and a new aquatic centre. "We need them (govern- ments) to come to the table to see this project work." explained Graham Vincent, the region's director of Hans- portation planning. Vincent said if the fimur cial issues fall into place. the region hopes to initiate con- struction on the first phase of the project -- a IO-km link that would use an existing rail spur until it joins up with a new street car track on King Street A in the next three to five years Continued on pg! 6 I03 ItRVNAC W010