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14 w = = a December 29, 2022 £ EVENT HAS }RAISED MORE S THAN $2 ® MILLION TO DATE Canada's largest polar bear dip for charity is back and seeking to raise $100,000 for water projects in Africa. After two years of virtu- al dips, the Courage Polar Bear Dip is once again be- ing held in person at Coro- nation Park on New Year's Day (Sunday, Jan. b. Thi: the 38th year that the Courage Po- lar Bear Dip for World Vi- sion has taken place, with the charity event raising more than $2 million to date. Previous dips have seen hundreds of people charge into the icy cold waters of Lake Ontario, with partici- pants wearing everything from bikinis to Santa suits. Residents are being in- vited to register online and help raise funds for clean water projects in Ethiopia and Zambia through World Vision Canada. The projects will see the building of wells or reser- and partnerships with local utility compa- nies to provide piped water directly to households. Trent and Todd Cour- age, the founders of the an- nual Courage Polar Bear Dip, said these efforts re- duce the suffering and dis- ease caused by drinking ‘ty water and allow chil- COURAGE POLAR BEAR DIP ‘RETURNS TO CORONATION PARK dren to spend time in school rather than trek- king to distant water sourc- es. "Water is the essence of life — it prevent: $ disease and sustains Tife” Trent. "And this is the reason for the Courage Polar Beat Dip and why (hundreds of people) jump into the jey cold waters of Lake Onta- rio every Jan. 1; it's water for water." On Jan. 1, on-site regis- tration will begin at 12:30 p.m., followed by a costume contest at1p.m. and the dip itself at 2 p.m. r mation or to register, visit https:// www.po eardip.ca/ thon St7bey2a47@44740 al8613da. a ner: Graham Paine/Torstar A Courage Polar Bear Dip in 2020. As heard on NEWSTALK 1010am insidehalton.com iD) LET IT RAIN Roofing & Home Renovations a TEENEWS READERS arora rns Diamond | Gold Roofing and Home Renovations Simply put, we make it easy. Not only have we established ourselves as experts in the roofing industry across the GTA, we also specialize in home renovation projects. The upside? Install, restore or repair your roof, but, also have the peace of mind knowing we'll be by your side when it comes to in-home renovations and designs. We are a complete full service company with expertise in everything home related. ¥ Full Roof Installations ¥ Roof Insulation and Attic Upgrades ¥ Home Renovations ¥ Washroom & Kitchen ¥ Siding ¥ Canopies & Railings Y Gutters Y Decking & Fencing ¥ Eavestroughs, Soffit and Fascia ¥ Mobility & Ramps ¥ Roof Repairs ¥ Windows & Doors ¥ Ventilation Upgrades ¥ Painting & Decorating Y¥ Flat roofs ¥ Landscaping ¥ Skylights & Tunnels ¥ Carpentry *financing available Call us for a FREE ESTIMATE! ¢ (905) 795-0212 « letitrain.ca