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6 uw ° =z = Ss = wursday, December 15, 2022 | © HOLIDAYS AN IDEAL ETIME TO REFLECT 2 AND BE GRATEFUL, 8 WRITES PAM DAMOFF PAM DAMOFF Column The holidays are a time for us to come together with our loved ones, and celebrate our own special family traditions and all I since many of us have gath- ered with family and friends, and this xem, we can look forw: mn- necting were However you and yo family celebrate the holi- other. ara hae season, I encourage you to see the hope and light that sur- rounds us in our beautiful community, especially our fi LET'S BE THANKFUL FOR ALL WE HAVE fessionally. Oakville lorth-Burlington has al- ways been a compassion: ate place to live. Although life is return- ing to normal, the need for donations in our commu- nity continues. Please, if you can, do- nate to local food banks, charities and toy dri this season. You can make monetary contributions or donate gift cards to organi- zations to ensure everyone enjoys a healthy and happy holiday. As we work to recover from the past two years, our government will con- tinue doing whatever it takes — for as long as it takes — to keep Canadians safe, healthy and support- ed. ether that providing workers wth paid sick leave, affordable child ‘cate for working parents, provid: ing kids who need dental care or toubtine te GST tax credit for eligible Canadians, our govern- ment will be there for all Canadians. As we head into a new year filled with hope, opti- mism and excitement, let's continue to support each other and our community. many friends and neigh- I wish you all the won- bours who united through- derand joy that the holiday out the pandemic to sup- season brings, and may the teach other andensure peace, magic and spirit of no one was left behind. the holidays be with you Let's give thanks for the throughout 2023. way communities and Ca- nadians have stepped up to Pam Damoff is the MP support and care for each for Oakville North-Bur- other during the pandemic —_lington and the parliamen- andcontinuetobetherefor tary secretary to the min- those still recovering, ister of public safety. She whether physically, emo- can be reached at pam.da- tionally, financially or pro- moff@parl.gc.ca. i 8 SIGN UP FOR OUR Hs WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT 3 INSIDEHALTON.COM 2 TO LEARN HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR OWN CONTENT VISIT INSIDEHALTON.COM SNAPSHOT Lori Girodat photo A squirrel waits for a Bronte Creek area homeowner. Do you have a great local photo you'd like to share? Send it to sleblanc@metroland.com, along with a brief description. This newspaper, published very Thursday, isa is so of pli, a brite ‘owned iene of Torstar Corporation. The Metroland family of newspapers is comprise more than 70 community oilendone across Ontario. This newspaper is a member of the National NewsMedia Council. Complainants are urged to bring their concems to the attention of the newspaper and, if not satis- fied, write The Nati ional New- sMedia Council, Suite 200, ie fons St aoa ON M4W 2H2. 6-340-1981 Web: ink edenounllea insidehalton@metroland.com facebook.com/OakvilleBeav @OakvilleBeaver WHO WE ARE a and Operations Dana Rol Regional Genera Manager Jason Pehor Director of Sontot Regional Mareaing Editor Catherine O'Hara Karen Miceli Director of Distribution Charlene Hall MANY STRUGGLING WITH HIGH INFLATION | sess: ton Kim Mossman irectors of Advertising will benefit us all. Cindi Campbell and Graeme The Bank of Canada has | Macintosh PERSONAL FINANCES MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER, WRITES PETER WATSON When it comes to how inflation affects Canadi- ans, there is good news and bad. Three out of four Cana- dian: e reduced their eine to help cope with higher prices, according to a Maru public opinion sur- vey. The reality is people have different abilities in are feeling the effects of in- flation to the point they have made drastic changes to their lifestyle. One in three people sur- veyed report that increas- ing interest rates have pushed them to the brink of PETER WATSON Column Anancial despair. my opinion, the most att risk of Bnancial despair OSE 10 pay their bills be using roa cards. This is done by one in four people. In the future, they are likely to have expenses they cannot afford. Added to that are in- creasing credit card bal- ances with exorbitant in- terest rates. For many, this will cause the most finan- cial damage. The good news is it's im- portant inflation be con- trolled. That will lead to economic stability and that a job to do. It must control inflation. Managing personal fi- ices is far more impor- tant now than it was a few years ago. Peter Watson is regis- tered with Aligned Capital ohio Inc. (ACPI) vide investment advice Tnvestment products are provided by ACPI. 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