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Housing market strong for 2025 | Trudeau holiday ambush | Another use for the jab?
Top of the morning! More rain and gusty winds today, high 3.
OAKVILLE’S MORNING NEWS SCRAMBLE
Experts say housing market expected to remain strong in 2025
Economists and real estate agents believe home sales activity will remain strong in 2025, thanks to much lower borrowing costs and more favourable rules for buyers.
Free ‘nature prescription’ for Oakville residents
If you live in Oakville, Milton or Halton Hills you can now get a ‘nature prescription’ that allows you 10 free visits to Conservation Halton parks to improve your health. Find out more about the National PaRx nature prescription here.
Trudeau Ambush: Does any public official deserve this?
Trudeau ambushed at ski resort, told 'get the F' out of town | Toronto Sun
— Joe Warmington (@joe_warmington)
4:54 PM • Dec 28, 2024
Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter dies at 100
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Jimmy Carter died Sunday at his home in Georgia. He was 100, making him the longest-lived U.S. president in American history.
Transportation Safety Board investigating after rough plane landing in Halifax
An investigation is underway after sparks and flames shot from under the wing of a plane that landed hard in Halifax at Stanfield International Airport Saturday night according to the Canadian Press.
Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Toronto? Closures to keep in mind for the big night
Starting at 10 p.m. on New Year’s eve until 1 a.m. on Wednesday, a number of road closures will be in effect in the downtown core, as well as limited access to Union Station to avoid overcrowding.
Champagne vs. Prosecco
Bringing in the new year with bubbles? Just what is the difference between Champagne and Prosecco (besides the price)?
Ready to take down your tree?
So how to dispose of your Christmas tree once you’ve removed all the decorations? Yes, you can pull it to the curb, but there are other environmentally-friendly options. Conservation Halton will also help you repurpose your tree.
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Soaring stock markets in 2024
Stock markets soared this year. The S&P 500 was up 28%, the Nasdaq up 34%, and the DJIA up 16%. In Canada, the S&P/TSX Composite is up 18%. Solid U.S. economic growth and excitement about AI companies paired with central bank rate cuts to drive markets higher. ABC News has a look at speculation around returns next year.
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HEALTHY START
Another use for weight loss drugs?
Men’s Health reports that thousands of people say weight loss drugs like Ozempic are also changing how they consume alcohol. Scientists and researchers are looking at the role these drugs could possibly play in future addiction treatments.
AND… ANOTHER THING!
A New Year’s PowerPoint?
Good Housekeeping has a list of 36 Epic New Year’s Eve Party Ideas if you’re up for something fancy tomorrow night! Champagne towers, martini bars, and bingo all make the list.