OAKVILLE’S MORNING NEWS SCRAMBLE

Property Tax Hikes

Oakville residents could see a 6% property tax increase on the Halton Region portion of their property tax bill in 2025. That’s what’s being proposed in next year’s budget. It includes a 2.3% increase for regional programs and services and an 11.8% increase for the police service. The budget will be approved December 11^th.

It might cost the province $1 billion, but Ford says OK to holiday on sales tax

The Ontario government is going to support Trudeau's GST break for consumers, meaning the entire HST, which is a blended provincial and federal tax, will be removed from certain items during the tax break period.

Talks suspended

Mediation has been suspended between Canada Post and the union because the sides are too far apart.  The hope is both sides will review their positions and come back to the table.

Winter means business this year

The Weather Network says this winter is going to be colder and more impactful than last year.

But it was only a minute!

Now that it’s getting colder, police are warning drivers of the theft risk of leaving their cars unattended while warming up.  Three cars were taken in Scarborough this weekend.

P.A. Day tomorrow

Friday is a P.A. Day for Catholic and Public schools in Halton. Oakville Museum is running a Winter Craft session in the afternoon, Oakville Public Library has a number of different activities planned including a lego drop-in and different crafts.

En français, SVP?

The Public and Catholic school boards have just released sign-up info for certain French programs. In the public board, parents can register kids to start French Immersion in Grade 2 starting December 1^st. In the Catholic board, registration for Grade 5 Extended French opens November 29^th.

It’s not easy being green

The British Board of Film slaps a trigger warning on Wicked for discrimination against a 'green-skinned woman' and persecuted 'talking animals'.

Cockadoodle holiday!  Happy Thanksgiving Day to our American friends

Why not chill today and watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade as they brave the rain.

Sorry Jamie, Nigella and Ina

The younger gens are ditching cookbooks for Tik Tok.

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Black Friday Blunders

The AARP in the U.S. has come up with a list of things you shouldn’t buy during Black Friday Sales… other days of the year are better.

Still want an electric car?

Looks like more people are thinking about buying a new car next year, but the number of them considering an EV has started to slide.

HEALTHY START

Doctor shortage

The provincial Liberals say three-million Ontarians are at risk of losing their family doctor as 2,300 physicians are on the verge of retirement.  This is in addition to the 4.1-million people without a family doctor already.

How ungrateful

We’ve all heard how practicing gratitude can be key to happiness, but what if you struggle with it everyday?  Here are some tips.

AND… ANOTHER THING!

How many days left?

Advent calendars aren’t just for kids anymore!  The team at Chatelaine has put together a list of the top Advent Calendars for adults.  Check them out here.

Black Friday at Costco

Heading to Costco for some Black Friday bargains?  BlogTO has a list of the top deals.

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