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| Thursday, June 15, 2017 | 14 PROUD TO BE CANADIAN Our nation is celebrating its sesquicentennial this year, with the official party taking place on Canada Day â€" Saturday, July 1, 2017. As Milton‘s community newspaper of record, 5 the Champion plans to cover local Canada 150 events and publish a variety of stories related â€"to Milton‘s (and Canada‘s) heritage. g We want part of that coverage to include you. That‘s why we are encouraging residents of all ages to share with fellow readers why they love being Canadian. : From now until the week of Canada Day, we inâ€" vite you to complete the following statement: I‘m proud to be Canadian because Milton resident Elijah Reinhardt writes: I am proud to be Canadian because Canada is a country of peace and stability to those around the world who find refuge here. Send your response â€" please keep it to 25 words or less â€" to cohara@miltoncanadianâ€" champion.com. Also, please include a photo of yourself and your age. Join us in celebrating Canada‘s 150th birthday, From now until July 1, the Champion will feature am'cleg teasers to i e Th online quizzes, lists and more. Plus, readers will have a chance to enter a number of contests. Look for the CANADA 150 page in your weekly issue of the Champion. 1560 1 8 67 â€" 2 0 1 7 L Legalization of sameâ€"sex marriage a was Sameâ€"sex marriage has been legal in Cana%a f;)r ;‘nore t?:ag: g:rc::ee. Attzhsousrge,rg:r::use y â€"â€" t outsi â€" o â€" only the fourth country in the world â€" and the firs count raling in . A decade later, after a Supreme Commons passed the Civil Marriage Act in 2005 ) l â€"sex marriage is now recog the United States, and a successful referendum in Ireland, sameâ€" Amar Ii, former contestants on The than 20 countries. Here, Lynn Warren (right) and Alex Ali, more ing Race 7, celebrate their marriage following a ceremony in Ottawa June 1, 2005. ‘ Jonathan Hayward / Toronto Star CANADA 150 QUIZ an party foods by taking our online quiz. Visit www.insidehaliton.com/Canada150 and test your knowledge. When you‘re finished, we‘ll let you know how well you did. Many Canadians love to party, and certain food and drink items tend to show up often whenever Canucks get together. Find out how much you know about Canadiâ€" Elijah Reinhardt, pictured on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, is a proud Canadian residing in Milton. Supplied photo (ECastrol SYNTHETIC OIL CHANGE PACKAGE INCLUDES: « Up to 5 L of Castrol synthetic oil « MotoMaster oil filter » Vehicle inspection Top up of selected fluid levels $49.99 Limited time offer Additional filter charges may apply We service all makes and models. Appointments are recommended but not necessary. CANADIAN TIRE: 1210 steEELEs ave EAST, MILTON PHONE: 905â€"878â€"2349 -s..mwnsummm).mmumsmwmmssm.mmuâ€"uhauw C mmuummummmmmm.s«umhmmmzmm-mmun may apply for vehicles that