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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, December 11, 2014 | 8 Sheridan remembers 14 women slain in Montreal Massacre by Michael Gregory Oakville Beaver Staff Sheridan College students and staff gathered in solidarity Friday to call for an end to violence against women as Canada prepared to mark the 25th anniversary of the murder of 14 women at Montreal's École Polytechnique. On Saturday (Dec. 6), the country recognized the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women as it reflects the date (Dec. 6, 1989) when 14 women at the University of Montreal engineering school were killed in what's become known as the Montreal Massacre. Sheridan's President and CEO Dr. Jeff Zabudsky led Friday morning's ceremony at the Trafalgar Road campus, which was attended by approximately 50 people. "As much as today provides us with the opportunity to remember the worst tragedy on a post-secondary campus in Canadian history, it's also a time to talk about what more can be done to end violence in all its forms," Zabudsky said. Sheridan College commemorated the 25th anniversary of the murder of 14 women at L'Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal Friday, one day in advance of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. White roses were placed beside the photos of the 14 slain women after each of their names was read aloud. Pictured, Paula Laing, a student adviser in the Aboriginal Initiative office, places a rose. | photo by Graham Paine ­ Oakville Beaver (Follow on Twitter @halton_photog or facebook.com/ HaltonPhotog) Students laid white roses next to the framed photographs of all 14 victims of the Montreal attack that were on display in the SCAET lobby. A peace garden in front of the Sheridan building is a lasting memorial to the slain women. A similar garden also exists at the college's Davis campus in Brampton. As part of the ceremony, Kelly Martins and Ron Gonzales from the Performing Arts Preparation program read poetry in support of ending violence against women. "Despite our best intentions, violent acts still do occur," Zabudsky said as he discussed steps the college had taken to foster a climate of respect and inclusiveness. Annual lockdown drills, the Safe Walk program and the installation of security cameras as well as lighting on the wooded trails near the campus are all measures the college has taken to reduce risk. Zabudsky said the Student Code of Conduct is being re-drafted to explicitly include sexual assault as an offence that will be reprimanded in the wake of a string of see Speaking on p.22 R0012976206 Celebrate the Holiday Season With Us! Award Award Winning Italian Cuisine Private Dining · Corporate Functions · Family Events Come see why we're Oakville's best water provider. Our prices haven't changed in 10 years while maintaining a superior level of quality. 905 822 5751 www.michaelsbackdoor.com Receive 50 FREE litres of U Fill Water and we'll also give you a FREE jug to transport your water! NEW CUSTOMER OFFER: 1715 Lakeshore Road West West 2251 WESTOAK TRAIL BLVD., UNIT#1 (905) 257.9257 · Email: oakvillewaterdepot@yahoo.ca www.oakville.ca Give the gift of healthy living! Notice of Heritage Designation On December 8, 2014, Oakville Town Council resolved to pass By-law 2014-124 to designate the following property under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.18, as Not sure what to get for that hard-to-buy-for person? Are you that person? Why not add swimming lessons or Zumba classes to your "wish list" this year? Town of Oakville gift certificates make the perfect healthy holiday gift for kids, friends, family or even you! Use them toward any Town of Oakville recreation or culture program or membership. Gift certificates are available for purchase in any denomination at Town Hall, community centres or seniors centres. For more information visit oakville.ca or call 905-338-4250. amended, as a property of cultural heritage value and interest: Bronte Marina Building, formerly known as `Metro Marine' 2508 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville, ON. PLAN M11, LOT 91 Any inquiries may be directed to Susan Schappert, heritage planner at 905-845-6601, ext. 3870 (TTY 905-338-4200), or by email at susan.schappert@oakville.ca.