- Cockadoodle News | Oakville
- Posts
- Ho Ho Snow | Trudeau Shuffle | Things to do in Oakville this weekend
Ho Ho Snow | Trudeau Shuffle | Things to do in Oakville this weekend
Top of the morning! A beautiful, snowy start to the day. We're at -1 this morning, and it'll get colder as the day goes on.
OAKVILLE’S MORNING NEWS SCRAMBLE
Environment Canada issues Winter Weather Travel Advisory
ℹ️ Portions of the GTHA as well as portions of the 401 between London and Windsor could experience messy conditions on the Friday morning commute.
❄️ Brief but heavy at times #snow could occur with bands off the lower lakes ahead of an Alberta clipper.
#ONstorm#ONwx
— ECCC Weather Ontario (@ECCCWeatherON)
3:05 PM • Dec 19, 2024
Just in time for the morning commute, a winter weather travel advisory is in effect for the GTA with up to 5cm possible. Environment Canada says motorists should expect hazardous winter driving conditions and adjust travel plans accordingly. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic.
S-NO Problem! Toronto Pearson Airport ready for snowy holiday travel
138,000 passengers are expected to travel through Toronto Pearson Airport today - much of it holiday travel. Snow can slow down operations, so if you’re flying out today you are advised to double-check your flight time, arrive early and enjoy the holiday vibe.
New Science Centre opening date
The Canadian Press reports that the new Ontario Science Centre is expected to open in 2029. The government originally said it would be open as early as 2028.
Cabinet shuffle expectations
Cabinet swearing in on July 26, 2023. Source: Government of Canada
Various reports say Justin Trudeau is expected to shuffle his cabinet today. The PM needs to replace a number of people who have quit or said they’re not running again. The CBC reports it could involve at least ten people.
Toronto Police officer dies on the job
Source: Toronto Police Service
Detective John Park died after a medical episode yesterday morning. He was executing a search warrant and had been an officer for 14-years.
Halton Regional Holidays
Halton Region says essential services will keep running through the holidays, but it’s reminding us that waste collection will be delayed by a day in some neighbourhoods for Christmas and New Year’s Day. You can check the schedule here.
Alarm donation
Oakville’s Fire Department has received a donation of 432 smoke and carbon monoxide alarms from Enbridge Gas. They’ll be distributed throughout the community to people in need.
Amazon Strike - Canadian Impact?
Amazon workers at seven U.S. facilities enter day two of their strike today. The workers are a small portion of the 1.5 million employees at Amazon’s warehouses. You might be wondering about any impact on your deliveries. The company says there is no impact in Canada.
NAWR!
Sydney New Year’s Eve fireworks could be cancelled.
THINGS TO DO IN OAKVILLE THIS WEEKEND
🎅 Visit with Santa – Saturday, 2-6pm – Centennial Square
☕ Free Hot Cocoa and Fire Pits – Saturday, 2-6pm – Towne Square
🎵 Freezing: A Holiday Pantomime – Various dates & times – Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts
🎀 GIVE THE GIFT OF COCKADOODLE NEWS! 🎀
Give the gift of Cockadoodle News this holiday season! The best part is it’s FREE! Sign up your family and friends, and share the joy! Just use this link: oakville.cockadoodlenews.ca/subscribe
KEEP THE CHANGE
Still feeling loyal?
The Globe and Mail has a review of customer loyalty programs this year. Among the positives were a number of programs offering partnerships or free subscriptions. On the downside was higher spending thresholds for certain programs.
Freedom = $5-million in the bank?
Kevin O’Leary tells the Financial Post that to have personal freedom, you need $5-million dollars in the bank. This doesn’t include housing or stocks.
POLL: Do you agree with Kevin O’Leary? |
FOLLOW US!
HEALTHY START
Bird flu state of emergency
California has declared a state of emergency due to an increase in bird flu cases. This week saw more cases found in dairy cows and the first case of a severely sick human. The governor calls the move a “proactive” measure.
Wine – good or bad?
Fed up with all the conflicting opinions on whether wine is good for you or not? Here’s another study saying some wine every day could protect the heart. On the other hand, critics say the study makes some questionable findings with one professor saying simply, “The wine paradox is a myth.”
AND ANOTHER THING…
Christmas game ideas
Holiday get togethers really ramp up this weekend. If you’re looking for some fun games to do with your family and friends, Martha Stewart has 22 great ideas — for adults and kids! Enjoy!