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y all indicators, Waterloo B Region is one of Canada‘s fastest growing communities in terms of our population, regionâ€" al economy and prosperity. The region‘s current population is approximately 508,000 residents, with estimates suggesting that this number will reach 729,000 by 2031 and 823,000 by 2041. Accompanying this population increase is an anticipated 130,000 new jobs between 2001 and 2031. Our regional gross domestic prodâ€" uct totaled $20.9 billion in 2005, which ranks us fourth in Ontario behind Toronto, Ottawa and Hamilton. Perhaps the greatest manageâ€" ment challenge for local governâ€" ments and business is ensuring that essential infrastructure will be operational when growth occurs Transportation infrastructure key to future growth _ 1306â€"255 KEATS WAY, WATERLOO Private 27x20 fi. patio, 13th floor, 3 bedâ€" )mms. balcony, 5 :fplmmes, 1600 sq. ft. Condo fees incl. Heat, water, stunning view, 2 baths, air, 9 ft. ceilings. Easy to view. MLS. markou}23@rogers.com This well maintained 4 bedroom home is }located in a highly wnfihl after area in Paris. Huge hvmfi room/dining area, hardâ€" wood Aoors/well landscaped with a large inground pool. Check it Out! MLS CENTURY HOME IN PARK Gregorios Reaity inc., Brokerage $19â€"588â€"1834 / 519â€"886â€"3164 Michael D. Manes ~4 34 200 $274 900 $19â€"761â€"3501 Bess A. Markou and rising demands for services are apparent. In this respect, one of the most critical components of planning for our future is transâ€" portation infrastructure. Our business sector is highly dependent on export markets for increased productivity and prosâ€" perity. In 2004, approximately $12 bilâ€" lion in local products were shipped to international destinations, with the United States as the primary market. ; Furthermore, local employers are dependent upon infrastructure that allows employees to reach workplaces on time, with minimal environmental impact. An efficient highway system is vital for moving products for export and domestic purposes. Our chamber was highly support A PICTURESQUE PIECE OF HISTORY On the edge of Waterloo! Lovingly tended wnlurysumehmmmthmerm pool and ilugeb-m on 2 1/2 acres. View of countryâ€" side from great room addition with wall of T o. Pn mromusormante _ Christine A. Wasylyk Sales Representative Royal LePage Wolle Reaity Lid., o Brokerage 519â€"578â€"7300 ive of an announcement in March of this year that the Ontario Govâ€" ernment is proceeding with plans to construct a new, fourâ€"lane Highway 7 between Waterloo TODD LETTS AND ART SINCLAIR C ALL 51 9â€"895â€"52 30 this Feature ~To Place Region and Gueiph. In partnership with local govâ€" ernments and community stakeâ€" holders, we have been strong and longâ€"standing advocates for this project, emphasizing that it is crit cal for relieving mounting congesâ€" tion on Highway 401 and improvâ€" ing the safety of the 21,000 drivers who commute from the two cenâ€" tres on a daily basis. Traffic congestion and related issues cannot be addressed by highway infrastructure alone. Investment in public transit is also an imperative. Therefore, the provincial govâ€" ernment‘s recent commitment to fund twoâ€"thirds of the cost for a Waterloo Region rapid transit sysâ€" tem is also critical for sustaining local economic growth. New paint colours, new ceramics, 3 bedâ€" \mom plus 4 baths. Maple cabinets, maple living and dining room floors. Sliders to newer deck, gorgeous fenced yard! Vaulted master bedroom, ensuite, professionally fim"nhedmsmc room with fireplace. Don‘t miss out! Rapid transit is also a project Coldwell Banker Poter Benninger Realty, Brokerage §19â€"742â€"5800 ext: 2356 WATERLOO CHRONICLE * Wednesday, August 8. that our chamber has strongly sup ported in submissions to both the federal and provincial levels of government, noting that an inteâ€" grated service connecting Camâ€" bridge, Kitchener and Waterl00, accompanied by enhanced conâ€" ventional services, will benefit the economy of the entire region. As we move forward, two other local transportation initiatives that our chamber strongly supports are consideration of an additional access to Highway 401 and extenâ€" sion of GO Transit rail services to Waterloo Region. As the Oct. 10 provincial elecâ€" tion rapidly approaches, we will be seeking support from all candiâ€" dates on these important local growth management issues, For information about cancer, services or to make a donation 1+888â€"939â€"3333 +« www.cancer.ca LET S MAKE CANCER HISTORY Continued on page 22 ** 2007 + 21