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Sixty-nine new Canadians were welcomed recently at a pair of citizenship ceremonies co-hosted by the Town, Oakville Public Library (OPL), and Citizenship and Immigration Canada. "Canadian citizenship is an extraordinary privilege and we are proud these individuals from across the world have made the life-changing decision to take the Oath of Citizenship," Oakville Mayor Rob Burton said in news release. "On behalf of council, I'd like to congratulate these new Canadians. I strongly encourage them to get involved in the community." One ceremony was held Nov. 7 at Town Hall over which Donna Summerhayes, member of the Order of Canada, presided. It saw 30 candidates from 11 countries sworn in as citizens -- Joan Gibb, representing Oakville MP Terence Young, MPP Kevin Flynn, Regional Chair Gary Carr and acting-mayor Tom Adams were on hand to offer welcome. The OPL Central Branch held another citizenship ceremony Nov. 12 for 39 men and women, from 20 countries. Dr. Gary Warner, member of the Order of Canada, presided over the ceremony, which saw Burton, Carr, OPL CEO New Canadians welcomed 3 | Friday, November 15, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Isabel Clarke, 10, proudly waves a Canadian flag at a recent Citizenship Ceremony at Town Hall. It was one of two ceremonies held in Oakville by Citizenship and Immigration Canada to swear in new Canadians. | photo by Nikki Wesley ­ Oakville Beaver (Follow on Twitter @halton_ photog) Charlotte Meissner and Town of Oakville Commissioner of Community Services Colleen Bell offer congratulations. The OPL provides weekly newcomer conversation circles and monthly Canadian citizenship preparation workshops. A settlement worker is also available at the Glen Abbey library branch, 1415 Third Line, every Monday to help newcomers settle and integrate into their new community by providing guidance and support in areas such as education, housing, employment and healthcare. For more information, visit www.opl.on.ca. Holland Park Garden, Home Hardware, New Homes, P&G Brandsaver, Reflexology Wellness Spa, Millstone Coffee, National Sports, Michael's inside today's Editorial Sports Beaver www.insideHALTON.com 6 27 Artscene Classified 25 32 *All flyers not necessarily delivered to all homes For home delivery & customer service call 905-631-6095, 5300 Harvester Rd., Burlington New subscriptions call 905-631-6095 or subscribe online @ www.oakvillebeaver.com Sore Feet, Sports Injury, Painful Ingrown Toenails? Plantar Warts? We can help! Exceptional footcare for all ages. · Routine footcare · Corns & calluses · Plantar warts · Heel/arch/foot pain · Diabetic footcare and education · Thick or ingrown nails · Nail surgery · Sports related foot problems & injuries · Custom made orthotics · Sigvaris® compression stockings · Evenings and saturday appointments available · New patients welcome! J. Richard Werkman CHIROPODIST Visit our website, subscribe to our Blog or call for an appointment. Ample Free parking. located on the north/west corner of maple grove dr. and cornwall rd. 1495 Cornwall Rd., Suite 33, Oakville T: 905-845-4817 www.werkman.ca