in si de ha lto n. co m O ak vi lle B ea ve r | T hu rs da y, M ar ch 3, 20 22 | 24 Book a tour and enjoy a chef-prepared meal, to-go. Life at Amica Bronte Harbour is once again its wonderful, normal self. Get a haircut. Have a pub night. Share a meal with friends or catch up with loved ones in real life, face-to-face. Experience exceptional care and support in a premium residence with safe social connections that make life easier, and better, for everyone. Right now. 160 B RON T E R D A M IC A .C A / B RON T E H A R B OU R C A L L DI A N N E AT 9 0 5 - 8 4 2 - 8 1 6 7 TODAY THE L I FESTYLEYOU DESERVE. THE SUPPORT YOU NEED. SAVING YOU MORE ON NOW AT THE BRICK! SAVING YOU MORE SAVING YOU MORE Visit thebrick.com for more details and locations. #HumansofHalton is aimed at showcasing the exceptional, influential and remarkable people in our community. Know of an Oakville, Burlington Hal- ton Hills or Milton resident who should be featured? Email us or tweet using the hashtag #HumansofHal- ton. Doug Raven, Oakville resident and former CEO of the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OV- MA), has received the 2022 Honorary Membership Award (HMA). The HMA is given to non-medical professionals who have contributed posi- tively to the profession. The OVMA gave the award to Raven in recognition of his service as CEO, which he held from 1999 to 2021. "Although he was not a veterinarian, Mr. Raven had an uncanny ability to see what the profession needed, and how to steer the profession toward that goal," a statement by Dr. Matthew Richardson, trea- surer of the OVMA, reads. He added: "Throughout his tenure at OVMA, he identified lapses and built programs that made OV- MA stronger and enabled the association to make the lives of veterinarians, pets and pet owners in Ontario and across Canada signifi- cantly better." In 2002, Raven developed the OVMA's charitable arm called the Farley Founda- tion. This charity has dis- bursed more than $5 mil- lion to help 12,500 pets be- longing to low income fami- lies. The OVMA directly attributes this accomplish- ment and others to Raven. Raven also introduced the OVMA's pet insurance program, the member as- sistance program, and free legal advice, among other programs. LOCAL RESIDENT HONOURED FOR VETERINARY WORK MANSOOR TANWEER Doug Raven, former CEO of the OVMA, has received a prestigious award for his veterinary work . OVMA photo NEWS