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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday June 28, 2008 - 17 Celebrating Canada Day in Oakville Canada Day Bronte Celebration - Kids Stuff, Music & Fireworks http://www.brontevillage.net Jul 1, 2008 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM Lions Pancake Breakfast (Bronte Rd); 11:00am-4:00pm - Kids face painting, balloon clown, inflatables; painting and cake. Various stage performances, music, shopper's bazaar, Taste of Bronte, Food Marketplace, Beer 'n' Burgers Garden at Boardwalk Stage; Gazebo Stage (Heritage Park) and Centriller Square (Lakeshore Rd). Fireworks at 10:00pm. Lakeshore and Bronte Rd Canada Day Martial Arts Festival Jul 1, 2008 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM Various local Martial Arts schools will perform a diversity of demonstrations in Tai Chi, Karate, Taekwon-Do, Kendo, Jujitsu and Judo beginning at 11:00am, following a parade at 9:00am from 3rd Line south across Lakeshore to Coronation Park and Opening ceremonies. Canada Day in Kerr Village June 28th Celebrate Canada's birthday in Kerr Village! Whether taking part in this year's skateboarding competition, admiring live art displays or stopping by the Kids Zone, there's certainly something for everybody. Don't miss the Carousel of Nations--a multicultural experience for the whole family. The 2008 event is shaping up to be exceptionally flavourful and entertaining, featuring pavilions from countries around the world. Each pavilion will offer a diverse showcase of crafts, visual and performing arts, and ethnic food. The festivities begin at 10 am. Visit www.carouselofnations.com CANADA DAY OPEN July 1st 10am-5pm NO TAX on everything in the store BRA FITTING EXPERTS from push-up bra to t-shirt bra cups A - JJ Smile! DR. JONATHAN KAZDAN DR. STEVEN SOLOMON DR. MARISA D'ANGELO Have a happy & safe Canada Day DENTISTS Buy T-Shirt Bra & Get FREE Panties Oakville Place Mall Q.E.W. & Trafalgar Road, Oakville (905) 842-6030 Canadian eh? Did you know... Let's face it- Canada is associated with some strange and downright hilarious symbols. The beaver, the world's largest rodent, is widely connected with Canada. When early European explorers arrived on our land, they noticed a rather large supply of furry, bucktoothed rodents. With this supply came a lucrative demand for hats. Our furry friends were close to extinction by the mid-19th century. Luckily for them, our European ancestors soon took a fashionable liking to silk hats. In 1975, a royal assent was given to an act proposing recognition of the beaver as a Canadian symbol. · The maple tree has made a large impact on Canadian culture. Trees are of great importance to Canadians. Maple trees provide valuable wood products, sweet maple sugar, and beautify our landscape. The maple leaf is, of course, the centerpiece for our beauteous flag, but it was not until 1996 that it was proclaimed an emblem of Canada. · "Canada", the name of our country is a symbol with an interesting tale. In 1535, two Aboriginal youths told Jacques Cartier about the route to "kanata". "Kanata" is merely the Huron-Iroquois word for "village". For lack of a better term, Cartier used "Canada" to refer not only to the village he sought, but also to the entire stretch of land before him. The name stuck, and the country officially assumed the name of Canada at the time of Confederation! · Canadian provinces may also be known for their official tartans. Each province and territory, except for Nunavut, has its own distinctive tartan. These designs are combined to form a maple leaf, symbolizing unity. · The image of the Queen's head has graced our money for a long period of time. Canada's link to England, and its allegiance to the Crown have prompted this, and other royal symbols to appear on a variety of Canadian paraphernalia. Halton Linen Outlet Decorating a bedroom can be expensive BUT not at nen Halton Linen where your y decorating g dollar goes g further! Newon! Locati Voted Oakville's Best Linen Shop Bras & Swimsuits for every body! e ouse Ware h very Sal E y! Da MON. - FRI. 10 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. SATURDAY 10 A.M.-5 P.M. SUNDAY. CLOSED 360 Speers Road, Oakville 905-847-2274 The Best Country in the World! Kevin Flynn, MPP Oakville 2330 Lakeshore Road W., Unit #2, Oakville ON L6L 1H3 CUP SIZED SWIMWEAR in sizes 6-22 Selected Swimwear 20-50% off tel: 905-827-5141 fax: 905-827-3786 kflynn.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org 100 Bronte Road, Unit #3, Oakville Voted Best Lingerie Store for the last 10 years. 905-847-1512 South of Lakeshore Road www.goodnightgoodmorning.ca