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Oakville Beaver, 25 Apr 2008, p. 13

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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday April 25, 2008 - 13 World change is inevitable Continued from page 10 start to accept change instead of fight it. It will be the small actions that everyone does, however, which will have the greatest effect on the environment and climate change, he said. "As soon as each and every one of us understands that we have the power to change the world, well then changing the world becomes not just possible, but downright inevitable," Trudeau said. Justin Trudeau is the eldest son of former prime minister, the late Pierre Trudeau, and has actively been involved in advocacy of the environment, the education and empowerment of youths and speaking against genocide in Darfur. Justin has also recently ventured into the realm of politics, following in his father's foot- steps, after winning the Liberal nomination in the Montreal riding of Papineau. **** The Halton Environmental Scholarship Awards were awarded to youths who are, or will be, pursuing post-secondary studies with an emphasis on the environment. The $1,000 scholarship winners included: Salima Chatur, Frances Kuegle Mason, Beatrice Tam, Alexandra Tavasoli, Kristin Foster and Emily Dimytosh. The Halton Youth Awards for Environmental Excellence were available to all Halton elementary and secondary students and provided an opportunity for students to win $500 for their school. This year's winners were: · Club Green, Christ the King Catholic Secondary School, Halton Hills. · B a t e m a n Environmentalist Activist Team (B.E.A.T.), Robert Bateman High School, Burlington. · Shark Recycle Team, Robert Little Public School, Acton. · Luke Chung, Glenburnie School, Oakville. · Green Beans Group, Joshua Creek Public School, Oakville. · Environment Club, E.J. James Public School, Oakville. · HT Environmental Club, Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School, Oakville. · St. Michael Environmental Club, St. Michael Elementary School, Oakville. · Go-To Team, St. Bernadette Elementary School, Oakville. · Environment Club, Pine Grove Public School, Oakville. GRAND OPENING EVENT CONTINUES CHANCE WIN*: · A Pair of Women's Aravon Shoes · A $100 Walking on the Cloud Gift Certificate May 2nd 10am-2pm Meet the Rep. Walking on a Cloud RioCan Centre, Oakville 3487 Wyecroft Rd. (Burloak & South Service Road) 905-469-8967 *Contest Ends May 31, 2008. Draw June 2, 2008. Only at our Oakville location. HALF PRICE* 2 WEEKS ONLY SALE ENDS MAY 4, 2008 SEATING IS LIMITED Paid for in part by: 1011 Upper Middle Road East, Oakville 905-338-9463 *Not valid with any other offer

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