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23 | The IFP -H alton H ills | T hursday,July 18,2019 theifp.ca Local youth recently walked all night to raise a substantial amount of money for cancer research. About 650 participants came together last month for the Relay for Life at Christ the King (CtK) Secondary School and col- lectively raised over $90,000 for the Canadi- an Cancer Society, exceeding their $80,000 goal. The event was headed up by former CtK student Lauren Harrison, who personally took over the initiative last year following the Halton Catholic District School Board's decision to ban donations to chari- ties they felt didn't align with Catholic val- ues - a verdict that was later overturned. COMMUNITY Participants in this year's Relay for Life at Christ the King raised tens of thousands of dollars for the Canadian Cancer Society. Lauren Harrison photo RELAY FOR LIFE AT GEORGETOWN'S CTK RAISES OVER $90K MELANIE HENNESSEY mhennessey@metroland.com Prearranging your burial or cremation is the last gift you can give your family. It releases them from having to quickly make decisions in their time of grief. It also frees them from the need to pay costs associated with your cemetery arrangements. Contact one of our family counsellors to discuss your wishes and options. Owned and operated by The Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of the Diocese of Hamilton 905-877-8500 | www.devereauxcemetery.ca A Final Gift to Your Family ASK THE PROFESSIONAL 33 Main Street South Acton, ON L7J 1X3 Tel: 519-853-1330 Fax: 519-853-4645 Email: Mark@mchlawyers.com Mark Hilliard Mackenzie Chapman Hilliard Barristers and Solicitors The advice offered in this column is intended for informational purposes only. Use of this column is not intended to replace or substitute any professional, financial, medical, legal, or other professional advice. We work for you. legal matters Q A REAL ESTATE LAW Do I pay HST on real estate purchases? The purchase of a single family residence is exempt from HST, unless you are purchasing a newly constructed home. In a re-sale transaction, your standard agreement of purchase and sale has a paragraph that says if HST is applicable, it is either "included in" or "In addition to" the purchase price. Usually the "included in" is selected. For a commercial property, HST is applicable. It is important as a seller that you select "in addition to" so that any applicable HST doesn't affect your sale proceeds. For property that is mixed residential and commercial, the HST is applicable on the commercial portion, and again it is important to select "in addition to". If you are selling vacant land, or farmland, then HST may or may not apply. HST can be complicated and it is important to understand whether it applies to your property before entering into an agreement. Your Smart Shopping App • View flyers from your local retailers • Create custom shopping lists • Earn cash back on groceries • Get the best price, always! Wishing a Birthday Happy80th to this superstar who is also celebrating her 30th year serving the real estate needs of our community. Join us TONIGHT (Thursday, July 18, 2019) at her SURPRISE party 7pm - Queen of Peace Church Hall (9188 Winston Churchill Blvd) cash bar and live band. Mary Maan Surprise party for