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Lower Canadian dollar will stimulate economic activity continued from p.27 terest rates in an attempt to accelerate business activity. An additional Bank of Canada rate cut is speculated. A lower dollar has the same effect as lowering interest rates. It will encourage economic activity. 29 | Thursday, February 5, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Home Instruction Program for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) Canada has partnered up with First Book Canada and TD Bank Group to launch its Adopt-A-Reader campaign. The announcement coincided with the celebration of Family Literacy Day on Jan. 27. The campaign, which runs until Monday, Feb. 16 (Family Day), asks 500 HIPPY families to support parents outside the preschool program and encourage them to read to their children for 10 minutes daily. "This program will build on the leadership skills of HIPPY parents by providing a structured opportunity to share their knowledge about early literacy with other parents," said June Cockwell, founder and coordinator of HIPPY Oakville. "First Book Canada will provide 5,000 free books and TD has provided the necessary funding to the program." Each participating family received three books on Family Literacy Day and those who achieve @ HIPPY campaign encourages reading & Spring Preview! the campaign goal by Family Day will receive a certificate and one additional book. "The goal of the Adopt-A-Reader program is to encourage 1,000 families (500 HIPPY families and 500 non-HIPPY families) to read a total of 150,000 minutes over 15 days," said Cockwell. "Children's literacy is a true passion and priority for TD. Through our sponsorship of programs such as the `Adopt-A-Reader' campaign, we encourage adults to help children learn to read at home, in school and in public libraries," said Frank McKenna, deputy chair of TD Bank Group. "We're proud to help bring great books to Canadian families in need across the country in collaboration with First Book Canada." HIPPY Oakville has been operating for eight years and currently serves 74 children and their families. For more information, visit www. hippyoakville.org. That is good for business. Employees, our workers, as well as sales and profits, earn tax dollars for different levels of government. Our opinion is that a lower dollar will have a significant beneficial impact on growing our economy. Finally, we can resuscitate our fragile economy after the fallout from the world recessions of 2008 and 2009. The valuable lesson is that many Canadians will be harmed by the circumstances that will help our economy as a whole. Home Entire Regular Stock of And a Special Selection of Financial prosperity can be fleeting and should never be taken for granted. -- Submitted by Peter Watson, MBA, CFP , R.F .P ., CIM, FCSI., Certified Financial Planner Ready-to-Hang DRAPERY PANELS & CreationsTM HARDWARE Excluding special purchases & Signature StylesTM. ...and THUR.-SAT., 50% off our reg. price FEBRUAR Y 4-22/15. SEE FL YER FOR DET AILS. Not a Member? Join now & save more! FEBRUARY FLY DETAILS. SPRING & SUMMER FABRICS Now 75% off our reg. price our regular prices on almost ANYTHING ELSE not already on sale! 40% Off MEMBERS SAVE FEB. 5-7 OUR OAKVILLE STORE IS CLOSED. PLEASE VISIT US IN: MISSISSAUGA: 3015 WINSTON CHURCHILL BLVD. (N.W. side @ Dundas) 905-828-9966 AND BURLINGTON: 3515 FAIRVIEW ST. 905-639-2516 Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! www.fabricland.ca Hi. I'm Bulk Barn. I'm for never having too many nuts or too little chewies . I'm for a touch of honey or a tub of chocolate . Whether it's a wee bit or a big bit, we've got it all. Look for delicious Grand Opening deals in this week's flyer and come say hi at North Service Road W. and Dorval. 210 North Service Road W. Oakville, Ontario L6M 2Y2 905-849-6415 POST ASTER MEDICAL CLINIC FEMALE DOCTORS ACCEPTING PATIENTS: Dr N. Abumiddain Dr M. Barnouti Family Practice & Walk-In Clinic bulkbarn.ca Every Wednesday, Seniors* & Students* save 10% on all regular priced products.* Must provide valid identification. Students must provide valid high school, college or university identification. Excludes gift cards. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotional offer. Product selection and availability may vary by location. Bulk Barn and are registered trademarks of BulkBarn Foods Limited. ©2015 Bulk Barn Foods Limited. Dr F. Daya Dr R. Shareef 905-844-1700 2540 Postmaster Dr Oakville L6M 0N2 WWW.REGISTERFORADOCTOR.COM