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HB NEWS MIRACLE ON MAIN STREET RAISES OVER $850,000 The annual Miracle on Main Street Christmas toy drive brought holiday smiles to many — ringing in more than $850, empaign between the Halton Region- al Police Service and the Ti- ger Jeet Singh Foundation raised a record $850,418 in combined donations and sponsorships in support of youth, women and families in need across Halton. This includes $20,000 worth of gift cards for 194 students from 41 schools and $25,000 for public schools in support initia- tives such as mental health, family wellness and tech- nology. "A "simple gesture of kindness can leave an im- pression on a child to last a lifetime and that's what Mir- acle on Main hopes to achieve each year. Given we were not able to hold a live event again this year due to the pandemic, I am simply blown away by the amazing support from the communi- ty and record number of businesses collecting toys of inclusion, Jeet Singh Jr., president of the Tiger Jeet Singh Foun- dation, in a release. Graham Paine/ Metroland Halton police Const. Ron Ferlin and Const. Ashley Lillian join Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation founders Tiger Jeet Singh and his son Tiger Ali Singh at the official launch of the 13th annual Miracle on Main Street Christmas toy drive. Deputy Chief Roger Wil- kie said that the success of the initiative "demonstrates what is possible when our community comes together to help others." Approximately 45 busi- nesses ant community partners donated to this r's campaign. The toys and gift cards collected were donated to families across the Halton region and to several Halton community organizations, such as Salvation Army Chapters, Halton Women's Place, CMHA, Big Brother's Big Sister's, faith-based groups, and more. HEARING INSTRUMENT PRACTITIONERS In Ontario, the Association of Hearing Instrument Practitioners was derived from the former Ontario Hearing Aid Association and the Association of Hearing Aid Dispensers. As the Professional Association for practitioners in Ontario it outlines provision for registration, which includes the requirement of education and competency standards, sponsors the most strict code of ethics in the industry and enforces sound grievance and ethics procedures. The Hearing Clinic is proud to adhere to the strict regulations and guidelines put forth by the Association. For more information feel free to call... The Georgetown Res HEARING CLINIC re ut your hearin rofessional Arts Bui 99 Sinclair Ave., Suite 210, Saometown 905-873-6642 1992 Readers’ Choice. Start nominating now at NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN It’s in your hands. make sure your favourite business or professional is nominated for the Georgetown Independent & Free Press 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards. The Georgetown Independent & Free Press Readers’ Choice Awards were created so you can tell us which local businesses and service providers are the best at what they do. Once the nominations close on March 31st, 2022, the nominees will be shortlisted and you will have the chance to vote for your favourite. Help make your favourite local business become a Georgetown Independent & Free Press READERS’ CHOICE 2 AWARDS 2022 @z0z ‘Lb Asensges ‘Aepsuny | SIH UONEH - dl UL | ZL eordyouy