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HB NEWS CAMPING A POPULAR OPTION THIS SUMMER Continued from page 1 for their kids." A recently released Sta- tistics Canada report states: “It appears that many Canadians have now In dents who return visiti overseas, up sharply from April 2021, re- presented 60.7 per cent of the April 2019 pre-pandem- ic level, the highest month- ly recovery rate to date." The increased appetite for travel can be seen in long lines at passport offic. es and ongoing flight de- lays. Many — including those opting to drive even with the higher gas prices," said Waller. "They just don't want to risk being delayed for days at the airport." Abbie Laroche is among those staycationers. The Glen Williams resident and her partner, Aimée Bra- eat Nes be eenlovis afew close to home. St She sail she'd like to their dogs, they'll probably only go for two weekends this summer. One oft those trips will be to North Bay, to visit Bra- zeau's family, and the other will be to Mildmay in Bruce County for LaRoche's fami- ly reunion at her aunt's fe She's _ especially looking f forward to this trip ual event didnt heen "during the last two summers due of the pandemic. Laroche says due to high gas prices her part- ner's dad won't be taking the speed boat out as often Joe Csubak photo Amy and Peter Torok will be enjoying the great outdoors ona number of camping trips this summer. this season. He told her it costs $250 to fill the tank with gas. "That only lasts about an hour on the lake," she said, noting another friend sold her Jet Ski be- cause of the gas prices. North Halton residents Amy and Peter bought a trailer last year, as well as a miniature poo- dle. Now they can travel as STAYCATION FACTS 1. You may claim accommodation costs for a staycation during the 2022 tax season. 2. This is a Personal Income Tax (PIT) credit for Ontario residents only. . The maximum credit is $200 pan individual and $400 for a family. 4, Eligible accommodation expenses include: hotel, motel, resort, lodge, bed-and-breakfast, cottage, campground or vacation rental property. 5. The maximum accommodation expense claim is $1,000 for an individual and $2,000 for a family. For more information, visit ontario.ca/page/ontario- staycation-tax-credit. a family with their chil- dren and not have to worry about paying to board the dog. "It's a cheaper way to havea vacation,” said Amy. She and Peter consid- ered going to Punta Canain the Dominican Republic, but decided it just wasn't 1 UL |S worth it. "Everything is as- & tronomically _ expensive 3 right now. Do I really want x to ge some somewhere b hot when en tke a a waste re von Mo me. Amy also felt camping 7 z was good for her kids. “It 4 gets the kids off their iPads = g and gets us out of our sub- & & division. We've beeny looking at the same scen- x ery for so long, we just R want to get away from here. But pulling a trailer isn't cheap with gas prices these days. Luckily, we aren't camping very far,” said the Wo! mom of two young ae cha ts $ been hell pe: way ao ee pecan to do on weekends." STORY BEHIND ue STORY: With tre strictions recently “ied for the first time in two years and more people heading out on trips, we wanted to see how Halton residents are spending their summer vacation. 5 Mountainview Rd www. culligan.com Culligan Watton. Summer of Love-Your-Water SALES EVENT $350 OFF Whole Home Water Combo (905) 877-6242 ol e , Georgetown info@culliganwater.ca Schedule your Free Water Test Flooring Specialists Kea Gat EPOXY FLOORING EXPERTS LICENSED AND INSURED. 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE. www.RealSealEpoxy.com | 647.408.8555 TONG) SX=¥-) beX=y-] 1 =| ole). 0 Aa AC )RealSeal