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THE LATEST SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT INSIDE! Beaver THE OAKVILLE 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 member of Metroland Media Group Ltd. Vol. 47 No. 31 Winning form MP's not swayed by Stop War protest Halton group pickets constituency offices By David Lea OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF The shrill squeal of whistles and the chanting of anti-war slogans briefly interrupted the normal tranquility of Marine Drive on Monday as a group of protesters took a stand against the conflict in Afghanistan. Activists from the newly-formed group `Stop War Halton' picketed outside Oakville MP Bonnie Brown's constituency office in one of a series of actions that took place across the region with the constituency offices of Halton MP Garth Turner and Burlington MP Mike Wallace receiving similar treatment. "We're here to send a message to the MP's office," said protest organizer, Brian Hopkins, at the Brown protest. "There's a vote later this week on the possible (mission) extension of Canadian troops in Afghanistan. We oppose this." The protesters are calling on the local MPs to vote `No' on a compromise between the Liberals and Conservatives that would see Canada's mission in Afghanistan extended to 2011. The Bloc Quebecois and New Democratic Party have made it known they will not support the compromise, however, the extension is still expected to make it through. Optimize Performance (Adults and Children) · Attention span is short · Difficulty organizing & completing work · also helpful for Asperger's · also Psycho-educational testing ADD Centre Neurofeedback and learning strategies can provide a lasting improvement. Director: Lynda M. Thompson, Ph.D., Co-author with Pediatrician William Sears of The A.D.D. Book: New Understandings, New Approaches to Parenting Your Child. www.oakvillebeaver.com DUNDEE MORTGAGE SERVICES INC. Renew your mortgage rate 3-4 months before your current term ends. No Broker Fees on Mortgages. 3 YRS 5.50% 5 YRS 5.74% 5 YEAR Variable Rate Mortgage Focus on History Project Artscene PG 19 -0.60% PRIME PAUL FOLEY MORTGAGE CONSULTANT 905-827-8009 ABBEY PLAZA, OAKVILLE · Third Line at Upper Middle 321 Cornwall Rd. Old Oakville Market 905.815.8777 "Using Communication To Build Better Communities" WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2008 64 Pages $1.00 (plus GST) Have you signed up for Earth Hour? Earth Hour is picking up speed in Oakville with residents and businesses joining the campaign to raise awareness of climate change. "The responses are very positive," Mayor Rob Burton said. "Earth Hour has people looking for creative ways that we can reduce our energy consumption. Businesses are taking part through conservation initiatives and promotions to get people involved; and we even have a friendly competition with Burlington to see which community can reduce the most energy." The Mayor is also encouraging See Local page 4 Inside Living.................................11 Artscene............................19 Sports................................24 Classified..........................28 Full Delivery: The Bay, Joe Fresh, Mark's Work Warehouse Partial Delivery: JYSK, Floor Coverings, Rona, James Boyd, Home Depot, Gino's Pizza, Linen Warehouse, Party Packagers, Toppers Pizza, Color Your World, Staples MICHAEL IVANIN / OAKVILLE BEAVER STRIKE A POSE: Ming Manktelow, a student at Morningstar Taekwon-Do, makes a move at last weekend's Eastern Canadian Taekwon-Do Championships at Sheridan College. Manktelow finished third in women's first degree black belt competition and is one of several local athletes hoping to compete at the national championships later this year. See Sports for another photo and more details from last weekend's competition. See Protesters page 8 175 Wyecroft Rd. Oakville 905.845.6653 Between Kerr & Dorval 905-803-8066 www.addcentre.com VISIT OUR ALL NEW WEBSITE YOUR FRIEND IN THE BUSINESS! www.lockwoodchrysler.com