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Miracle Day Dec. 5 at CIBC CIBC Wood Gundy is helping out local children's charities by donating fees and commissions from one day as part of its Miracle Day campaign. Since 1984, CIBC Miracle Day has raised more than $64 million for children's charities. It is always the first Wednesday in December -- this year it's on Dec. 5. "You're never as tall as when you reach down to help a kid. The program helps us define our role in the community it feels great to help kids in-need," Nizar Esmail, branch manager at CIBC Wood Gundy in Oakville and Burlington, said in a press release. CIBC investment advisors also often expand the time they will donate their fees and commission in order to raise more money, with this going from Nov. 26-Dec. 7. Branches in Oakville and Burlington have collectively donated more than $500,000 since 2003, to local charities, including the Reach Out Centre for Kids (ROCK) -- a mental health centre help- Pet pics with Santa Local pets will be practising posing and `saying cheese' for the Oakville and Milton Humane Society's third annual Pet Pics with Santa event. The popular event will be held on Dec. 1, 8 and 15 at the Dealing with Dogs training centre at 1380 Speers Rd. from noon-4 p.m. "Each year, the event gets bigger and bigger. We enjoy meeting all the pets, many of whom were adopted from our shelter," said Brenda Dushko, manager of fund development at OHMS. Photo packages range in price from $10 for a single 4x6 print, $15 for a 5x7, $20 for an 8x10 or $20 for a CD of all the photos taken of your pet. Proceeds from the event will be used to help homeless and abused pets in the care of OMHS. For more information, visit www.omhs.ca. 25 · Thursday, November 29, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com ing children in Halton. "The employees at CIBC Wood Gundy took the time to understand the importance of prevention and early intervention for children dealing with mental health issues," Kirsten Dougherty, ROCK director of foundation operations, said in the release. "They realize that investing in children today will lead to a stronger society and economy tomorrow. They are passionate about helping kids and this shows on CIBC Miracle Day." Don't Miss This Huge Holiday Sale! November 29th to December 5th ese t Th s! u O h er s eck Ch r Cra o o D y Frida $ 18 .00 $ 7 .00 Only ! $32.99 rday Satu Sund O nly! Only ay ! $13.99 W! NE (905) 689-9611 (In the Walmart Plaza) (905) 257-4611 4002 Trafalgar Rd. Oakville (519) 767-5858 20 Brock Rd. N. Guelph (519) 578-4133 1525 Victoria St. N. Kitchener Waterdown 94 Dundas St. E. or visit us at rensp ets.com A Ch ild's Holi d ay Wish List m o r f y d d a D p o t 1. S g yelling and hittin e. tim Mommy all the This coming holiday season, not every child will wish for the same things. November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month. One out of every four women will be abused at some point in her life. Halton Women's Place needs your help to close the door on abuse. s e is u r b e r o 2. No m or tears. 3. Help my family feel safe again. Halton Women's Place For more information, please call 905-332-1200 ext.221 or visit www.haltonwomensplace.com Crisis Line: 905-878-8970 or 905-332-7892