in si de ha lto n. co m O ak vi lle B ea ve r | T hu rs da y, A ug us t 6, 20 20 | 4 Summer Camp Update We are in our fourth week of summer programs at KSM and we can't believe how quickly the summer is flying by! It's been a huge adjustment from previous years as we adhere to all government regulations surrounding COVID-19, but the kids and staff are having an incredible time. We are spending a lot of time doing crafts, playing sports and just enjoying each other's company. We're noticing the simple every day activities that are so enjoyable together after months in isolation. We are posting weekly about our fun, weekly on our Facebook and Instagram pages. Visit Kerr Street Mission social pages to see more great photos and videos. KSM. 485 Kerr Street, Oakville. 905-845-7485. Charitable Reg. No. 897106845RR0001 At Village Orthodontics in Oakville, we specialize in beautiful smiles using clear aligners and traditional braces. New Patients Welcome Schedule your complimentary consultation today! 647-496-1424 2-2983 Westoak Trails Blvd. Oakville villageortho.ca Book your Personalized Smile Consultation today VOTE TODAY canadianimmigrant.ca/rbctop25 TO VOTE! IT'S TIME We received hundreds of truly inspiring nominations for Canadian immigrants who have made a significant impact since their arrival. Now it's your turn to help choose this year's winners. Title sponsor: Presented by: Media sponsors: Ontario's Minister of Education announced $33.6 million in funding to pay for a new secondary school in North East Oak- ville during a visit to the town on Wednesday, July 29. Minister Steven Lecce joined Oakville North-Bur- lington MPP Effie Trianta- filopoulos, Oakville Mayor Rob Burton, Ward 7 coun- cillors and officials with the Halton District School Board at Garth Webb Sec- ondary School to discuss the provincial investment in the fast-growing Ward 7 community. "We recognize that you've got young families who demand and deserve and expect a quality school, a state-of-the-art fa- cility near them and this in- vestment is going to do that," said Lecce. "We are going to contin- ue to be there for families $33.6 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR NEW SCHOOL ANNOUNCED DAVID LEA dlea@metroland.com Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce, Oakville North-Burlington MPP Effie Triantafilopoulos and Oakville Mayor Rob Burton attend a funding event at Garth Webb Secondary School, which saw Lecce announce a $33.6 million investment for a new secondary school. David Lea/Torstar NEWS See page 5