Walk Saturday to boost mental health awareness By David Lea OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF A walk to be held in Mississauga's Erindale Park on Saturday, April 28 will be in memory of former Oakville resident John Hanan to raise public awareness about mental illness. Hanan, 28, who worked at Toronto's Tandem newspaper, committed suicide April 19, 2007 following a struggle with bipolar disorder. Hanan's mother, Mary Margaret Hanan, said the pain of losing him has only increased. Mary Margaret said she is holding this `Walk of Hope' to help stop other families from going through what she continues to endure. She said her son was desperately frightened of what people would think of him if they knew he had bipolar disorder. This fear only mounted as his illness progressed to the point where he was probably going to require hospitalization, she noted. "I want to get the message out that mental illness is an illness just like any other. You don't need to be ashamed if you feel that way. You have no control over it," said Mary Margaret. 17 · Thursday, April 26, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com Registration for the event begins at 9 a.m., with the walk itself beginning at 10 a.m. Participants have the option of walking either 2.5 kilometres or 5 km. Participants are asked to pre-register at www.celebratecmhapeel.com or call 905-451-1718, ext. 320. All proceeds will be donated to the Canadian Mental Health Association of Peel. GTAA Annual Public Meeting Notice is hereby given of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority Annual Public Meeting relating to the management, operation, and maintenance of Toronto Pearson International Airport. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at 1:30 p.m. in Lounge Q within the Departures Level of Terminal 1. Parking will be validated. By order of the Board of Directors. Doug Love Corporate Secretary OPEN WELCOME HOUSE Saturday, April 28 1:005:00 728 Burloak Dr, Burlington Dr Janice Honda and the growing Southside team invite you and your pets to come in for a treat. Come and see what's behind the treatment doors. A nail trim with a donation to The OVC Pet Trust Fund... and you just might get lucky too, with lots of surprises in store. See you on Saturday! A nail trim for charity will make everyone feel good. PET HOSPITAL info@southsidepet.ca 905.681.PAWS(7297) 728 Burloak Dr Burlington www.southsidepet.ca SOUTH SIDE 6 MONTHS T S NO INTERET ON N E NO PAYM CING, ALL FINAN OAC TENT SALE EVENT! · FREE Delivery & Set-up · FREE Starter Kit · FREE Deluxe Covers · FREE Clearray System · FREE Coloured Lighting SUNDANCE SPAS PLUS UP TO $ 1,000 IN FREE OPTIONS such as Stereos, Steps, and Cover Lifters with every Spa Purchased This Weekend April 28 & 29 in our Oakville Store Parking Lot W AT E R P U R I F I C A T I O N S Y S T E M HARTFORD NO BROMINE OR SALT NEEDED 6 Person Spa, 2-Pumps and 42 Jets with Deluxe Cover. Coloured Lighting & Waterfall. Super Energy Efficient $ Starting From 99 /month DENALI Starting From 4 Person Spa. 1-Pump and 20 Jets with Deluxe Cover. Coloured Lighting. Super Energy Efficient $ (Millcroft Shopping Centre) Burlington 69 /month (Winners Plaza) Trafalgar Ridge Plaza, Oakville 2000 Appleby Line 2379 Trafalgar Road 905-315-7800 w w w. t h e s u n d a n c e s p a s t o r e . c o m 905-257-5006