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| Riziero Vertolli/Metroland Though Mother Nature made the day interesting, lingering showers and clouds did not stop thousands from turning out to celebrate Canada Day 150 at Bronte Harbour - or taking in a fireworks celebration in honour of Canada's sesquicentennial Saturday, July 1. Clockwise from top left, the fireworks. Boats at the harbours not only showed their Canada Day colours but blared horns to celebrate the birthday. Ann Sargent, executive director of the Bronte Village BIA, which presented the free birthday bash through sponsorships, including Lexus of Oakville, and Linda Leatherdale on stage. Diann Rigg proudly wears a Canada hat in her red-and-white ensemble - though rainwear was a fashion essential early in the day. The Royal Canadian Legion's Colour Party, along with the Halton Regional Police Pipes and Drums opened the festivities. Twelve-month-old Sutter Van Alstyne was all smiles. David Ruben, left, and Zakiya Searles biked to the party at Bronte Harbour. | Christopher Dias photo | Danny Van Alstyne photo LLE *metrolandmedia V -J J T V y( O n tario P re ss C o u n c il Defending principles to inspire public trust Beaver. Volume 55 | Number 42 Oakville Beaver is a member of the Ontario Press Council. The council is located at 8 0 Gould St., Suite 206, Toronto, Ont., M5B 2M7. Phone (4 1 6 ) 3 4 0 -1 9 8 1 . Advertising is accepted on the condition that, in the event of a typographical error, that portion of advertising space occupied by the erroneous item, together with a reasonable allowance for signature, will not be charged for, but the balance of the advertisement will be paid for at the applicable rate. The publisher reserves the right to categorize advertisements or decline. Editorial and advertising content of the Oakville Beaver is protected by copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited. Editorial Department Advertising Department Classified Advertising Circulation: 5300 Harvester Rd., Burlington N E IL O L IV E R Vice -President and Group Publisher K E L L YM O NTAG UE Regional General Manager D A N IEL BAIRD Director of Advertising ANG ELA BLACKBURN Managing Editor 5046 Mainway, Unit 2, Burlington (905) 845-3824 (905) 845-3824 (905) 845-3824 (905) 632-4440 (905) 631-6095