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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, January 3, 2013 · 8 Courage dip surpasses $1-million mark: More than 650 dippers faced freezing temperatures and snow on the ground on New Year's Day during the annual Courage Brothers' Polar Bear Dip. The Oakville fixture, started by brothers Todd and Trent Courage, has raised more than $1 million for World Vision Canada, with funds still coming in. Clockwise from left, Olivia Sinclair works up her courage to step into Lake Ontario; while Trent Courage celebrates his chilly dip; Andrew Holman looks relieved as he makes his way north (back to shore); continuing their annual tradition, mom and daughter team of Natasha Morita and Tatiana (right), seemed chilled to the bone; and the three Smurfs ended up winning the best group costume contest. For more information, visit www.polarbeardip.ca. PHOTOS BY Steven Der-Garabedian / SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER www.oakville.ca Mayor Rob Burton and Members of Council y to j invite y you and y your family join them for a Sunday, January 6, 2013 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, Ontario Oakville Town Hall, South Atrium 1 ­ 3 p.m. Come enjoy light refreshments as we welcome in the new year! Seniors can ride Oakville Transit buses for free every Monday! No tickets, no passes required ­ but please bring proper age identification. For schedules and routes, visit www.oakvilletransit.ca Happy travelling!