Be warned: Polar Vortex on the way for Southern ON

The bitter cold is going to move in late Saturday continuing through to Wednesday. Daytime lows around minus 13 and windchill values around minus 17.

All eyes on Chrystia Freeland

The ball is in Chrystia Freeland's court after Mark Carney officially launched his campaign Thursday to become the next Liberal leader. The Toronto Star reports Freeland will announce her candidacy Sunday in Toronto.

Carney says ‘now is the time to build’

Mark Carney has officially declared he’s running for federal Liberal leader saying on his new website: “We can build bridges between each other, and we can build the fastest growing economy in the G7. We are a proud nation of builders —now it’s time to build.”

Ontarians giving up on homeownership dreams

A study from the Ontario Real Estate Association finds that 25% of aspiring homeowners have given up on their dream of homeownership, and 24% are pessimistic about their chances.  The study also found that 51% of Ontarians expect housing prices to increase in the next year.

Poilievre Promise: Reverse Liberal capital gains tax hike if elected

Pierre Poilievre is promising to reverse the Liberal government’s controversial changes to taxes if he takes power in the next federal election. Speaking in Vancouver, Poilievre emphasized the need to reduce the tax burdens on Canadians especially with the incoming Donald Trump presidency.

Allan Street to be closed for 3 months

Allan Street will be closed starting Monday from MacDonald Road to Galt Avenue. It’s for underground work for the new homes going in on the former hospital site. The road is expected to re-open at the end of April.

Check your mailbox!

You can feel the anticipation across Oakville… As we’ve told you before, the town’s new online property tax system launches soon. The town says to check your mailbox in the coming days since they’ve now mailed out access codes and registration instructions on how to use the system. If your code doesn’t arrive, contact ServiceOakville.

Search for woman swept into the sea at popular Newfoundland tourist site

The search for a woman who was swept into the ocean on Wednesday at a popular eastern Newfoundland tourist destination has been declared a recovery mission. Her husband survived.

Baldoni vs Lively:  New $400-million lawsuit

Justin Baldoni is now suing Blake Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds for $400-million and demanding a jury trial for the case.  It’s the latest escalation in the saga.  He’s accusing her of trying to “destroy” him, and she alleges he sexually harassed her and retaliated when she spoke up.

Summer job alert

Know a student looking for summer job or one-year internship? The Region of Halton has just posted a number of positions for the upcoming year.

Calling all Oakville artists!

The Town of Oakville is now accepting submissions for a number of public art installations including some temporary exhibitions across town facilities as well as the outdoor wall vinyl at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts.

THINGS TO DO IN & AROUND OAKVILLE

🎤 “Sweat”, BurlOak Theatre Company - Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts – January 16^th – 19^th

🎉 Burns Supper - St. Johns United Church, 262 Randall Street – Friday, January 17^th 6:30-9:30pm

⛸️ Outdoor Refrigerated Skating Trail – Waterdown Memorial Park, Waterdown

🏒 Winter Classic Hockey Village, the largest minor hockey tournament in Canada – Sixteen Mile Sports Complex – January 16^th to 19^th 

🧩 Puzzle Swap - Oakville Public Library, Central Branch – Sunday, January 19^th, 2:00-4:00pm

🥌 Oakville Curling Club “Thinks Pink” Bonspiel – 224 Allan St – Wednesday, January 22^nd, 9:30 & 1:30pm

🎵 54:40 - Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts – Wednesday, January 22^nd, 8pm

📕 Virtual Bestselling Author Talk: Amanda Montell, The age of Magical Overthinking – Oakville Public Library - Thursday, January 23^rd 2-3pm

🥳 2025 Oakville Chinese New Year Show – Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts – Saturday, January 25^th, 7pm

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KEEP THE CHANGE

Getting your will online?

Seems you can get everything on the internet these days, so why not your will, right?  With the increasing popularity of online will kits, experts say make sure you think through whether this cost-saving solution is right for you.  If things are straightforward, it could be a good choice, but you need to make sure you’re signing the online will properly at the end of the process to make sure it’s valid.  If your circumstances are a bit more complicated though, you might be better off going directly to a lawyer.

Here comes “Blue Monday”

This coming Monday is the third one in January, so with the dark days and the Christmas credit card bills starting to arrive, it’s time for the annual declaration of “Blue Monday”, also known as the saddest day of the year.  Luckily the team at Money Sense has put together a long list of resources to help you cope if you are feeling down or financially strapped right now.

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HEALTHY START

6 things for women’s heart health

A cardiologist tells Yahoo! that there are six things she wishes women would stop doing for the sake of their heart health.  The list includes not knowing your critical health stats, no longer explaining away pain, and not knowing enough about your family history.  You can see the full list here.

To process or not process?

Men’s Health poses the question “What if processed foods were actually good for you?”  The author, a registered dietician, calls out a number of myths about processed foods and breaks down the benefits of certain processed options.

AND… ANOTHER THING!

Martha Stewart’s favourite comfort food

What’s your favourite comfort food?  Mashed potatoes, chocolate cake, mac and cheese?  Well, Martha Stewart says pierogis are hers, made just the way her mom “Big Martha” used to make them.  You can watch her make them in the video above.

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