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4.84% tax hike | Walk for wellness | Oakville weekend to-do's
Top of the morning! Coldest morning of the season, feeling like -14. Mostly cloudy today with a chance of flurries and a high of -1.
OAKVILLE’S MORNING NEWS SCRAMBLE
4.84% Oakville tax increase proposed
Image source: Town of Oakville
The Mayor of Oakville put forward a proposed total tax increase of 4.84% at a special council meeting last night. That number includes the region’s portion of the property tax bill and comes after input from residents. The town says the number is above inflation, but it managed to keep increases below inflation for the last two years. It also says the increase is less than what neighbouring municipalities are proposing.
A prescription for nature
Park visit prescription announcement. Source: Halton Healthcare
Healthcare providers in Halton can now write you a prescription for 10 free visits to Conservation Halton Parks as part of a new program designed to help patients’ mental and physical health.
Summer jobs posted
Know a student who will be looking for a job this summer? The town has posted its openings for next year including for camps, parks, and roads. Students need to apply in January.
2025 Waste Calendar
Don’t get too excited… but Halton Region has released its updated waste collection calendar for next year. You can check your schedule and sign up for reminders here.
Winter Proof your EV charger
If you’ve got an electric car charger at home, Oakville Hydro has some tips to get it ready for winter.
Doug Ford: Enough is Enough!
Mayors from across Ontario have asked for our help to deal with homeless encampments that are taking over public spaces and making their communities unsafe. I agree. Enough is enough.
Today, I let them know that we will be stepping up with new measures to protect communities… x.com/i/web/status/1…
— Doug Ford (@fordnation)
2:31 PM • Dec 5, 2024
If the premier has his way, homeless encampments across the province will get the boot.
Manhunt for CEO’s killer enters 3rd day
Somebody knows this ‘person of interest.’
Postal strike enters fourth week
A lonely mailbox in Toronto. Source: Cockadoodle News
The strike started November 15th, and now the union in the Canada Post strike says it's ready to get back to federal mediation.
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THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND
🎵 Glass Tiger Concert – Friday 8pm, Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts
🎨 Downtown Oakville Art Hop – Friday 3-8pm, Summer & Grace Gallery
🎄 Museum Christmas Tour and Treat – Saturday 1-4pm, Oakville Museum
🎅 Visit with Santa – Saturday 2-6pm, Centennial Square (Central Library)
🎤 Live Carolers & Free Hot Chocolate – Saturday 2-5pm, Towne Square
🐴 Horse & Carriage Rides – Sunday 2-6pm, Towne Square
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KEEP THE CHANGE
Ever growing grocery bills
University researchers say they expect food bills to climb 3-5% next year in Canada, bringing the average bill for a family of four to almost $17K. The lower loonie is expected to drive prices higher on imported foods like many fruits and vegetables.
You’re on your own kid!
A survey from Vanguard Canada found that a third of people asked are unsure of leaving an inheritance or don’t expect to, even though half of them acknowledge that an inheritance is essential for their child’s financial future.
HEALTHY START
How often should you wash your hair?
Think of the ‘Goldilocks approach.’
A rise in food recalls? Not exactly.
We’ve been hearing about a lot of recalls lately, but CBC News reports that the number is inline with what we’ve seen in the past. It speculates that increased coverage of our food supply is what might be driving the impression that recalls are up.
AND… ANOTHER THING!
Always cold?
WebMD has a list of ways to warm up, including what to eat, and what to wear.
Hitting the slopes?
Now that ski season upon us, you might be thinking about hitting the slopes for the first time. If so, Destination Ontario has some tips to get you started.