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Local actions honour Orlando shooting victims by David Lea Oakville Beaver Staff 13 | Thursday, June 16, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Oakville Town Council held a moment of silence Monday evening to honour the victims of the mass shooting, which took place in Orlando, Fla., early Sunday (June 12) morning. The solemn event took place at the foot of a Pride flag, raised at Oakville's Town Hall and then lowered to half-mast, to affirm the Town of Oakville's support for diversity, respect and inclusivity in the wake of the tragic events in Orlando. The Town of Oakville, Province of Ontario, and Canadian flags at the site were also lowered to half-mast. Forty-nine people were killed when a gunman stormed an Orlando, Fla. nightclub, which predominantly catered to members of the LGBT community. The gunman himself was killed in a shootout with police. Before the moment of silence, which was observed by Oakville Mayor Rob Burton and numerous councillors, Burton issued a statement calling on residents to focus on the right things in the wake of this tragedy. "This is Pride Month, when we celebrate part of the diversity of our community. Let's acknowledge the years of struggle it took to get to where we are today," said Burton. "Let's focus on the bravery of those, who have continued to express who they are, in the face of the messages of hatred and intimidation and This is Pride Month, when we celebrate part of the diversity of our community. Let's acknowledge the years of struggle it took to get to where we are today. Mayor Rob Burton Oakville In response to the tragic events in Orlando last weekend, the Pride flag was raised at Oakville Town Hall and then put to half-mast along with flags of the Town of Oakville, Province of Ontario and Canada. At 6 p.m., Monday (June 13), a brief moment of silence was observed by Town officials. Pictured participating, from left, are councillors Roger Lapworth (Ward 4), Nicholas Hutchins (Ward 3), Cathy Duddeck (Ward 2), Oakville Mayor Rob Burton, Ralph Robinson (Ward 1), Marc Grant (Ward 5) and Tom Adams (Ward 6). | photo by Graham Paine ­ Oakville Beaver (Follow on Twitter @halton_photog or facebook.com/HaltonPhotog) threats that make it possible for sick minds to justify such attacks." Following the moment of silence, Burton thanked everyone in the community who works for a more accepting and diverse place to live and love. Meanwhile, some Oakville residents are organizing a candlelight vigil to honour the Orlando shooting victims today (Thursday) at Towne Square, 98 George St. It begins at 8 p.m. with two minutes of silence and will feature Theatre Sheridan students performing a tribute. "As a community, we hope that we can come together, say a prayer, and stand in solidarity to show that love always wins," it states on the Oakville Candlelight Vigil for the victims of the attack in Orlando Facebook event page. The names of all the victims will also be read. For more information, contact Mason Saunders at Msaun103@gmail.com or Ward 6 Councillor Natalia Lishchyna at natalia. lishchyna@oakville.ca. ALL YOU CAN EAT Bhandari Family Dentistry returns to Oakville Bring in yOur Family FOr a CheCk-uP at Our new mODern CliniC Dr. Bhandari is an advocate of oral health with 31 years of experience. He and his team pride themselves for their professional and comprehensive approach to dentistry. Dr. Bhandari has proudly worked with a number of celebrities throughout his career, helping them maintain their red carpet worthy smiles! Customer care is our core concern. Whether you're looking for general maintenance, regular check-up treatments or cosmetic dentistry, we can help. Give Dr. Bhandari a call to book your appointment or consultation. Lunch or Dinner DiNe iN foR AllYou cAN eAt aCtual Patient treatmentS By Dr. BhanDari Crowns before Crowns after Bridgework before Bridgework after Porcelain Veneers Crowns and Bridges Teeth Whitening Restorations Composite Resin Dental Implants Laser Dentistry New Patients & Dental Emergencies Welcome Periodontist on site Dr. Vineet BhanDari BSc DIH DDS 905.825.5110 280 North Service Road W. @ Dorval 905-338-6228 10% oFF Dinner only. cash only & with this ad. Monday to Friday 7:30 - 5:00. Evening and Saturday appointments available. www.august8.ca Palermo Professional Centre 2525 Old Bronte Rd., Suite 470 Oakville (at Dundas Street) · www.bhandaridental.com