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th ei fp .c a Th e IF P -H al to n H ill s | T hu rs da y, O ct ob er 22 ,2 02 0 | 12 We care about your hearing! Professional Arts Building 99 Sinclair Ave., Suite 210, Georgetown 905-873-6642 Serving the community of Halton Hills and surrounding areas since 1992 The Georgetown Dear people of Halton Hills; During these uncertain times, rest assured we remain open to serve you. We have adjusted services according to the guidance by Health Canada. Please call for an appointment. We are not accepting walk ins at this time. We handle every call on an individual basis to best handle each person's needs. Social distancing in clinic with one appointment per time slot in waiting room. If necessary, I offer mailbox drops as well! Take care, be safe and know this will pass. . . . Lend MeYour Ears Business (not quite) as usual.. By Cory Soal R.H.A.D. The second wave of COVID-19 con- tinues in Halton region during the sec- ond week of October, with numbers continuing to rise throughout the mu- nicipalities. Data from the Halton Region Public Health shows for the second week of October, from Oct. 8 to 14, there were 107 new cases of coronavirus in the re- gion -- a number that has continued to climb from the previous week. According to the region's website, the majority of infections were found in residents under the age of 59. The largest age group of reported cases being between the ages of 40 and 59, though the majority of cases over- all are affecting people under 40. The leading cause of transmission of the virus is through contact (91 cases from Oct. 8 to 14), followed by community spread (37 cases), and out- break (25 cases). A number of expo- sures, 41 during the second week of Oc- tober, had yet to be determined at pub- lication. As of Oct. 15, the number of con- firmed and probable COVID-19 cases in the region stands at 1,674, with 1,436 cases resolved, 28 related deaths, and 210 currently active cases. NEWS WEEKLY ROUNDUP: HALTON'S SECOND WAVE CONTINUES TO RISE Halton's COVID-19 cases continue to climb. Graham Paine/Torstar A Full Service Firm, Including Civil Litigation, Family Law, Employment, Real Estate, Corporate Law, and Wills & Estates. Empowering Clients. Enriching the Community. The reliable choice for all of your legal needs GEORGETOWN 8 Guelph Street | 905.452.7400 Brampton Office (Main) 350 Rutherford Road S., Suite 320 | 905.452.7400 CALEDON EAST 15955 Airport Road, Suite 201 | 905.584.4545 www.lhlaw.ca OFFICE LOCATIONS Proud member of Proud Supporter of the Georgetown Hospital Charitable Registration No.: 88852 4840 RR0001 Make a donation or pledge your support today: www.DarlingHomeForKids.ca/ TheEmbraceCampaign Your gift will help expand walls, spaces and hearts at The Darling Home for Kids care comfort joy connection discovery laughter love moments that matter Make room for more Make room for more Three new bedrooms and two adjoining bathrooms A larger medication room Spaces for counselling, meetings with families and care providers, volunteer interviews, religious ceremonies and events A larger Snoezelen room, which engages kids' senses and imaginations through images, lights, textures, sound and colour A private kitchen and accommodation for families with a child in end-of-life care A second story for administration, meetings and training An area dedicated to staff and volunteers A new three-season program space A dedicated playroom A driveway extension and larger parking lot A garage for our wheelchair van The Embrace Campaign The Embrace Campaign Help us expand our walls to embrace more life. With you, we'll make it a reality by adding 10,000 square feet that includes: Orlando Corporation will MATCH ALL DONATIONS