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Beaver THE OAKVILLE www.oakvillebeaver.com Blind sailors take the helm PAGE 20 FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2006 Oakville Town Centre I, (QEW at Dorval) 905-338-0602 Mon.-Sat. 11am-9pm Sun. 12pm-9pm Home Alarm Systems Call Chubb First 1-866-565-9351 N O RT H A M E R I C A' S M O S T AWA R D E D C O M M U N I T Y N E W S PA P E R A Metroland Publication Vol. 44 No. 77 "USING COMMUNICATION TO BUILD BETTER COMMUNITIES" 48 Pages $1.00 (plus GST) Celebration was red and white and multicultural By Howard Mozel OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF Beaver top SNA advertising award winner When it comes to promoting our advertisers, The Oakville Beaver is the best in North America. It is particularly pleasing to win such a significant number of awards from North America's largest community newspaper contest. The Oakville Beaver won 17 awards in the Suburban Newspaper of America (SNA) Advertising & Promotions Contest -- the most by any communi Sunshine was in short supply Tuesday during the Canadian Multiculturalism Day Picnic at Bronte Creek Provincial Park, but the bright red-and-white colour scheme more than made up for it. From balloons, flags and temporary maple leaf tattoos to carnations pinned on dignitaries and a huge slab cake, this theme was repeated in vibrant defiance of the rain clouds that eventually forced the proceedings under the Breckon Shelter. No matter, the entertainment from a variety of cultures continued as planned and it's safe to say a good time was had by all. Hosted by the Halton Multicultural Council (HMC), the event provided the opportunity to learn more about the contributions that various communities make to Canadian society and to celebrate this country's richness and diversity. (The Government of Canada announced on Nov. 13, 2002 that Canadian Multiculturalism Day will be held on June 27 each year.) Oakville MPP Kevin Flynn ­ whom HMC Managing Director Joanna Matthews called a "longstanding champion" of her organization ­ maintained that multiculturalism is a "fundamental part of the values we hold dear" in Canada. If people bring the best of their cultures to this country, he said, then differences can actually bind Canadians closer together. Burlington MP Mike Wallace ­ dressed in a Canadian flag-trimmed See Beaver page 3 Inside Artscene...............................................28 Worship................................................31 Sports...................................................34 Real Estate...........................................39 Classified..............................................42 Full Delivery: Canadian Tire, Food Basics, Partial Delivery: Ashley Furniture, Sport Mart, Trent Pharmacy, Jamison Pool & Spa, Stan West Interiors, Price Chopper, Ho lee Chow, Home Hardware, Longo's, Sobeys, Pharma Plus, Sears, JYSK, Shoppers Drug Mart, The Barn, Dominion, Future Shop, Home Depot SYLC (Support Your Local Carrier) DELIVERY For home delivery & customer service call 905-845-9742 Mon., Tues., & Thurs. 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Wed. & Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. or Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. For new subscriptions, call 905-845-9742 or subscribe online @ www.oakvillebeaver.com LIESA KORTMANN / OAKVILLE BEAVER HAPPY CANADA DAY: Aida El-Sayed and Zina Ahmed (proudly holding her flag) were among the crowd at Tuesday's Canadian Multiculturalism Day Picnic at Bronte Creek Provincial Park. Hosted by the Halton Multicultural Council, the event was plagued by clouds and rain but the festivities continued in good spirits regardless. See Government page 15 Happy Canada Day ! From Rowe Farm MeatsTM 579 Kerr Street, Oakville Finally! Someone in Oakville is doing something about outrageously high prices for organic & healthy foodl! Closed this Saturday - Regular Hours Sun & Mon Mon to Wed 9am-8pm · Thurs & Fri 9am-9pm Sat 8am-7pm · Sun 10-am-5pm Fresh Organic Hot House Tomatoes $ 97 www.organicgarage.ca 1 Prime Rib Steaks Product of Quebec Fancy Grade $ 99 b / 4.34kg 9 Cut from Canada "AAA" Beef lb / 22.02kg