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Nominations are now open for OABE Nominations are open for the 2012 Oakville Awards for Business Excellence. Entering its 18th year, the business awards are presented by the Oakville Chamber of Commerce (OCC) in partnership with the Rotary Club of Oakville West (RCOW). "The Oakville Awards for Business Excellence provide a great opportunity to recognize a customer, supplier, or business associate," Julia Hanna, OCC chair, said in a press release. Nominations, which officially opened Nov. 1, can be made in the following categories: · small business of the year · large business of the year · professional services provider of the year · restaurateur of the year · hospitality or visitor attraction of the year · young entrepreneur of the year · community builder of the year · employee of the year Eligibility criteria for each award can be found at www.oabe.ca. "If you've had a consistently great experience with a local business, nominate them so we can ensure our local businesses get the credit they deserve," Duncan McLeod, RCOW president, said in the release. Winners of the Oakville Awards for Business Excellence will be announced at a gala event to be held on March 23, 2013 at the Oakville Conference Centre, 2515 Wyecroft Rd. 21 · Thursday, November 15, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com RODC forum Nov. 24 Local group Reclaim Our Democratic Canada is asking whether our nation is still a democracy, questioning the federal government's transparency and omnibus bills. To this effect, the group is holding a public symposium to examine the health of Canada as a democracy on Saturday, Nov. 24 at the Unitarian Congregation of South Peel in Mississauga. A group of experts will present their views on the workings of democracy and newspaper columnist Lawrence Martin will be the keynote speaker. He's the author of Harperland and other books. Welcome to the Wonderful World of Playmobil Toys reg. priced items 20% off Other speakers will include Trish Hennessy, director of the Income Inequality Project at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, Nick Fillmore, from A Different Point of View, and Bonnie Brown, former Oakville MP. There will be an open discussion forum for symposium attendees. The full-day event costs $50, including lunch. Registration is required. To register, visit www.rodcsymposium. blogspot.ca or call Clare Henderson at 905469-0551. The venue is located at 84 South Service Rd., Mississauga. The event runs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Store Hours: Monday closed Tuesday to Friday 10 am - 5 pm Saturday 11 am - 4 pm Special hours in December 22, 23, 24 9 am - 5 pm, closed 25 and 26 BOXING DAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS! Ho Ho Ho on each Wednesday in November with purchase of $150. or more (while supplies last) 10% additional Free gift 6430 Kennedy Road - Unit D. Mississauga (at Courtney Park) 905.696.7529 · www.playmobil.ca www.tvcogeco.com