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7 Mayor issues statement on terrorist attack in Quebec City Oakville Mayor Rob Burton, on behalf of town council and the Town of Oakville, is sued a statement Monday (Jan. 30) on the terrorist attack in Quebec City Sunday. "It is w ith utter shock and disgust that w e were informed of the repulsive act of ter rorism targeting Muslims in Quebec City on Sunday. On behalf of the entire Town of Oakville, w e offer our condolences and prayers to all concerned in this tragedy," Bur ton stated in a media release. He noted town council has been informed of Halton police' s increased presence, patrols and visibility near local places of worship, as a result of the attack, and have reached out to members of the Halton Muslim community to offer its continued support and partner ship. "Council w ould like to thank the HRPS for its quick and proactive response and reaffirm its com m itment to the safety of all Oakville residents," said Burton. In 2015, Oakville families, community groups and faith organizations began col laborating to welcom e refugees fleeing the conflict in Syria. In the media release, Burton said this part nership reflected the "best that our com m u nity, and our country, has to offer." "Since then, hundreds of Syrian refugees | Thursday, February 2 , 2 0 1 7 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | w ww.insideHALTO N.com Rob Burton have settled in this town and w e have been made a more united, inclusive and strong com m unity as a result," said Burton. The Oakville mayor added, "Recent events, both w ithin Canada and internationally, may have made many residents in Oakville feel less safe than they felt before. In light of this, council w ould like to assure our residents that Oakville is, and always will be, a warm, w elcom ing place for all." OAKVILLE PARENT-CHILD CENTRE NURSERY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE Saturday, February 4 9:00am -12:00pm Come with your child and play a t our Discovery Station Nursery School OPEN HOUSE on Saturday, February 4th. Find o u t more about our high quality licensed program for children aged 18 months to 5 years! O p e n H o u s e L o c a t io n s : · 461 North Service Road West, Unit 17 · P LU S,GIVEAW AYSAHW EEK EN D ! ONE FREE MONTH* O FN U R S E R YS C H O O LF E E S *contestdetails will be listed at this event * SEE ONLINE FOR STORE HOURS *Limit 1 per household. Proof of address required. 1500 Sixth Line M eet s o m e o f our Educators S ee our classroom s (905) 849-6366 www.op-cc.ca LOW E'S $25 · G IFT CARD First 200 customers BOSCH 32-PIECE SCREWDRIVER BITSET Value$26.99 First200customers Discovery Station Nursery School Where children come to learn through play VISIT LOWES.CA/MILTON FOR DETAILS.