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To be prudent,do your own mathContinued from page 6taxes down, help keep home ownership afford-While Halton Region has kept taxes level forable, and leave some money in your pocket sothree years, Oakville is looking at a 7.6 per centyou can use it for your own priorities.budget increase this year that will, for the fourthTo be prudent, if you have a mortgage, checkyear in a row, increase municipal property taxes. what the payment would be if the rate rose oneWE ARE OPEN EVERYDAYBased purely on its record, the McGuinty gov-or two per cent upon renewal. Check your annu-ernment will promise no new taxes before theal hydro bill to see what it would be if it was dou-next election, and, if re-elected, introduce abled. Add local property tax increases at three permajor tax increase after. It might be car licencecent or more a year, and a major new tax fromplates, homes or even tolls on 400 highways. Likethe McGuinty government, and see how that newthe last two Ontario elections it will be a surprise.total might affect your take-home pay in a fewMost families cannot afford any new taxes. Myyears. For all these reasons, despite the manygovernment, along with Halton Region, realizespositives in the Canadian economy, 2011 wouldFANTASYthere is only one taxpayer for four levels of gov-be a good year to prioritize paying down mort-ernment you. We will continue to keep yourgages and consumer debt as you are able. PARENTS AND STUDENTS:The Halton District School Board invites you to nd outabout the opportunities and specialized programs DAYSavailable in high school.Information Evenings:630pm to :830pmJanuary 25thPolish Hall, 2316 Fairview St, BurlingtonBURLINGTONJanuary 26thGeorgetown District High School, 70 Guelph Street, GeorgetownGEORGETOWNWINTERJanuary 27thGalaxy 707 Hall, 475 North Service Road E., OakvilleOAKVILLEGo to www.hdsb.ca/pathways or www.schooltocareer.ca for more informationSALE! Halton District School BoardPromotingPotentialInspiringFuturesEmployment Haltonup tooff30%on all groceriesSale starts Looking for new employees? We can help...Thursday, January 20 toEmployment Halton can help you and your organization with your hiringWednesday, January 26needs. Ourservices are free and available to all Halton employers.Visit our new employment servicesite and resource centre427 Speers Rd., OakvilleOpening January 24, 2011Tel. 905-842-3602QEWHalton RegionSTORE HOURSMon-Fri 8:00 am - 7pmSPEERS RDSat. 8am - 6pmSun. 8am - 5pmREBECCA ST4THLINESOUTHVIEW RDMORDEN RDDORVAL DR7 Thursday, January 20, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER www.oakvillebeaver.com