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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, April 2, 2015 | 14 Earth Hour a reminder that energy conservation is vital -- globally continued from p.13 The year before saw energy savings of 2.9 per cent during the town's participation in the global event, which takes place between 8:309:30 p.m. and encourages people, businesses and governments around the world to turn off unnecessary lights and electronics in an effort to take accountability for their ecological footprint. In 2012, the Oakville energy decrease was Halton.ca 311 Halton Region Small Business Centre Are you a student between the ages of 15 and 29? Are you interested in starting your own summer business? Summer Company 2015 is now accepting applications! The Summer Company program provides hands-on business training and mentoring--together with grants of up to $3,000--to help enterprising students between the ages of 15 and 29 start and run their own summer business. Successful applicants receive up to $1,500 in the spring to help with business start-up costs, and up to $1,500 in the fall upon successful completion of their Summer Company experience. For more information, visit ontario.ca/summercompany. The application deadline is May 8, 2015 (or earlier if the program reaches capacity). five per cent; 3.6 per cent in 2011; 1.7 per cent in 2010; up to Oakville's power conservation peak of 13.3 per cent in 2009; with the town's first Earth Hour effort achieving a respectable 8.2 per cent reduction in 2008. Despite a shrinking energy savings, many still took part in this year's effort. Besides many residents, the Town of Oakville, Halton Region, Halton District School Board, Halton Catholic District School Board and the Halton Regional Police Service also participated by shutting off lighting in non-essential areas or holding Earth Hour activities. St. Jude's Anglican Church hosted its annual Earth Hour candlelight concert. "Earth Hour is an annual reminder that conserving energy is vital, not only to our community, but across the world," said Amanda Kennedy, vice president of communications and chief conservation officer at Oakville Hydro. "Even actions that seem small, like shutting off the lights, make a fundamental difference. Sustainability is a focus for Oakville Hydro Electricity Distribution Inc., and the Earth Hour results show Oakville's commitment to building a `green' community." see Power on p.18 Since 1967 You deserve to be comfortable Custom made new Sofas, Sof Chairs, Chairs Headboards & More. 1000's of Designs Fabrics, Styles & Colours to Choose Designer on staff. Call us or text us to book an appointment to visit our showroom. upholstery & design Upcoming Business Seminars and Programs Starting a Small Business Seminar: Business structure, registrations, regulations, licences, taxes and financing options. 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