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The IFP - Halton Hills | Thursday, December 2, 2021 | 16 theifp.ca @ @ ACTON CHRISTMAS HAMPER COMMITTEE Acton Rotary Club The Salvation Army Acton Family Services Knights of Columbus Acton Council 8050 St. Vincent Charities of St. Joseph, Patron of Canada Church For those needing Assistance during this Christmas Season The Salvation Army Acton Family Services is now accepting applications by appointment From Tuesday thru Friday - November 9th to December 3rd between To adhere to all public health measures, an appointment must be made Applicants are asked to bring current (no pired) identification for all family members, and current proof of residency. Applications cannot be taken unless these are provided. Christmas Assistance will be given by appointment between December 14th - 16th IBNEWS NEW BYLAW RESTRICTS WATER PIPE SMOKING IN MANY PUBLIC PLACES MELANIE HENNESSEY mhennessey@metro land.com Halton has enacted a by- law that will ban waterpipe smoking ote ag ciga: rette: ing are ey Drobibit least three of the local town/city councils i in Hi A report from Halton Medical (Officer of Health ghani said a 2 event brief from Public Health Ontario found that waterpipe smoke contains “harmful toxins and chem- icals," even when tobacco is not used. “Exposure to waterpipe smoke is associated with multiple adverse health outcomes, including respi- ratory diseases such as ton must pass senting to the bylaw for it to come into force. The new rules stipulate that waterpipe smoking (also known as hookah, narghile or shisha) is pro- hibited in areas such as en- closed public places, work- places, restaurants and bars, parks and within nine metres from any entrance or exit of municipal build- ings and child-care cen- res. nary disease and chronic bronchitis, lung cancer, heart disease, dental dis- “However, the concern- ing part is the increasing number of these establish- ments within the health units," wrote the region's top doctor. "For example, in Halton Region currently ere are nine such estab- lishments, compared to three establishments in 2017." Over the summer, the lic Health to discuss the by- law and research evidence that supports its imple- mentation. Meghani said although the new ulation “was the operators who attended oy y outcomes, including i in- fants with low birth weight," said Meghani ina report to council. Halton is one of an esti- mated 10 public health units out of 34 in the prov- in rating estab- lishments for waterpipe smoking. notice and aunty to comment. Halton officials intend to enforce the bylaw on a complaint basis, with mea- sures such as education, warnings, monetary fines and other legal tools being used by public health in- spectors. New name. Same friendly faces. Have you heard the news? SW LLP has joined the Grant Thornton family. Together, we're bringing more to the table for our clients and our community. Our name has changed, but our people haven't. We continue to live, work and play in the Etobicoke, Georgetown and Markham areas. Under the Grant Thornton banner, you can now tap into a greater network of business advisors to help you tackle any business challenge. Give us a call or drop in to see us. We'd love to share how we can help your business grow. grantthornton.ca Georgetown 35 Main Street South T +1 905 877 5155 oe GrantThornton Audit | Tax | Advisory