www.oakvillebeaver.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, February 17, 2010 · 8 Beaver and Metroland win with SNA awards By David Lea OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF The Oakville Beaver has joined Metroland Media Group papers from across Halton in securing 18 awards from the SNA (Suburban Newspaper of America) 2009 Editorial Contest. The Beaver walked away with two awards in the recent competition, which received thousands of entries from newspapers across Canada and the United States. Other Halton Division Metroland papers also scored great successes in the competition as the Burlington Post received a total of seven awards while the Flamborough Review earned six and the Milton Canadian Champion captured three. These awards ranged in category from best editorial writing to best sports section to best breaking news coverage. Metroland Media Group received a grand total of 93 SNA awards from this year's competition. "These awards reflect the hard work and dedication shown by the reporters, photographers and editors at The Oakville Beaver." n Jill Davis, editor in chief, Halton Division "These awards reflect the hard work and dedication shown by the reporters, photographers and editors at The Oakville Beaver," said Halton Division Editor in Chief Jill Davis. "Suburban Newspapers of America noted the number of awards Metroland garnered and made a special mention of Halton Division. I am very proud of all the staff who work tirelessly to produce strong community news for our loyal readers." Living editor Angela Blackburn received a third place standing in the best feature category for her story entitled, Breaking the Cycle. Photographer Karen Newman was received an honourable men- tion in the best photojournalism category for her picture of a raccoon stuck halfway inside a hollow tree. The number of awards raked in by Metroland papers was also well received by Metroland Media Group President Ian Oliver. "Metroland's investment in quality content and quality people continues to pay off," he said. "This is an outstanding accomplishment. No newspaper company in North America came even close to our level of success." Vision To be the most livable town in Canada Registration opens this Saturday, February 20 at 9 a.m. The Town of Oakville offers a wide variety of programs for all ages. Check out our spring/summer program line up in the 2010 Spring/Summer Parks, Recreation and Culture guide. It's now available and you can pick up a copy at any town community centre, recreation facility or Town Hall. Registration starts February 20 page 89 Free Family Day activities page 37 March Break page 3 Summer Camps page 7 Recreational Swims page 55 Expires September, 2010 Registration Dates Residents: February 20 9 a.m. Seniors Programs: March 2 9 a.m. Non-residents: March 5 9 a.m. Book online or by phone through our interactive registration system. For more information, visit www.oakville.ca or call 905-338-4250. Join Us to Celebrate Our 2 Anniversary at Our New Location! nd Save up to $700* during February on select pairs of hearing aids! The Oakville Hearing Centre offers the very best in hearing healthcare.We are proud to provide only the highest quality products and services to our clients. Be sure to enter our February Prize Draw** for your chance to win a FREE pair of premium Widex hearing aids! NICOLE CLARK B.A., M.CI.Sc., Reg. CASLPO A proven professional with the expertise to handle your hearing healthcare needs. save up to $700 * 1235 Trafalgar Road Suite 207, Oakville T: 905.849.5894 Exclusive anniversary offer on select pairs of hearing aids. Visit www.oakvillehearing.com/savings to www.oakvillehearing.com *Receive up to $350 in savings if a single aid is purchased. Offer applies on select hearing aids. Offer expires February 28, 2010. **The draw will take place at the end of February.