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Slopes to open early | Doug visits Fox News | Oakville budget tonight
Top of the Morning! More snow this morning - a winter weather advisory in effect for Oakville/GTA. Bursts of heavy snow and strong winds possible. High around 1 degree.
OAKVILLE’S MORNING NEWS SCRAMBLE
Let the skiing begin!
One big positive to all the snow is an early start to ski season! Click on the image above for a live shot of Blue Mountain, which just announced it’s opening for the season on Saturday.
Plow priority
A snowplow spreading salt in Old Oakville on Wednesday.
We got our first taste of winter in town yesterday, with some light work for plows and salters. Did you know you can check your street’s plowing priority online?
Cottage country can’t catch a break
At least fido is having fun! Source: Murray in Muskoka
Environment Canada says another 14cms of snow could be on the way for Huntsville this weekend.
Doug Ford goes on FOX News - calls Trump a ‘funny guy’
I had a great time chatting with @TeamCavuto on @FoxNews about how the U.S. and Canada are so much stronger together. Whether it’s critical minerals, oil and gas or nuclear energy, no one is better positioned to help America’s growing economy than Canada. Let’s build Fortress… x.com/i/web/status/1…
— Doug Ford (@fordnation)
10:32 PM • Dec 4, 2024
Budget Proposal
As mentioned earlier this week, the Mayor of Oakville will propose the town’s budget tonight at a 6:30 special council meeting. You can even watch it live on YouTube!
Used ambulances donated
Region donates ambulances Source: Halton Region
Halton Region has donated two decommissioned ambulances to St. John Ambulance for medical support at community events.
Have your say on Uptown Growth
On Saturday, the Town is hosting an open house from 10am-noon on the Official Plan and growth policies in the Uptown Core Area (Dundas and Trafalgar).
Watch how you charge it
As the holidays approach, the Oakville Fire Department says it should be safety-first when charging devices like phones, laptops, and toys. It’s reminding us all to unplug them when charged, and to not charge them on your bed or couch.
Feds feel pressure over posties
Business groups are ramping up pressure on the federal government to step in and end the postal strike. The feds have so far refused to intervene.
Fights are over over overhead bins
Air Canada is going to ban carry-ons and charge a seat selection fee for basic fares in North America next year. A purse or laptop bag will be allowed, but you’ll need to pay to check anything else.
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KEEP THE CHANGE
Dollarama on every corner?
Dollarama says it’s aiming to have 2,200 stores across the country in the next ten years, compared to around 1,500 right now. The company’s low-price points are helping it weather tougher times for consumers.
Home sales surge
GTA home sales shot up 40% last month compared to the year before thanks to lower interest rates and pent-up demand. The average home price was down about 1% compared to a year ago, with condo prices down 5%.
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HEALTHY START
Is your 5 year old worried about wrinkles?
Quebec's Order of Chemists is warning some skin-care products for adults - and pushed on social media - should be avoided by children.
Walking back those 10,000 steps
New research finds just 3,143 steps can protect against premature death, with optimal daily steps somewhere between 7,000 and 9,000.
AND… ANOTHER THING!
Tequila, wine, beer? What was your favourite drink this year?
Here are the LCBO’s top-selling products for 2024.
Christmas comes early! Spotify has your 2024 Wrapped!
Sabrina Carpenter? Chappell Roan? What did you listen to the most this year? Find out here.