Pokémon GO players should be aware of their surroundings for safety continued from p.1 train virtual creatures, called Pokémon, who appear in the real world through mobile phones. Players look at a map-like interface on their phone, to pinpoint where the pocket monsters are roaming. Once in view, players can capture them with Poké Balls by swiping their finger. The Nintendo smartphone game is popular, with many Canadians playing it despite it not being available in Canada until last Sunday (July 17) when it was announced on Twitter Pokémon GO was officially available for download in Canada for iPhone and Android users. The game was originally only released in the U.S., Australia and New Zealand, however, numerous websites shared how Canadians could get around the restrictions. The game is being played in Oakville. Last week, the Oakville Library tweeted, "You never know what you'll find at your local library... #PokemonGo #Oakville." Attached to the tweet was a picture of the virtual creatures in one of Oakville's libraries. The Oakville detachment of Halton police warned Pokémon GO players via Twitter to pay attention to their surroundings, watch for cars and avoid private property. The Pokémon GO website, www.pokemongo. com, shared similar sentiments, advising players never to play the game when riding a bike, driving a car, riding a skateboard, or anything else where you should be paying attention. 5 | Thursday, July 21, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Impression Collection® doors have been magnificently engineered with an artfully molded wood-grain fiberglass surface concealing durable steel construction. Overhead Door (Hamilton-Burlington) Ltd. Impression Collection Showroom: 5450 HARVESTER RD. (West of Burloak) BURLINGTON 905-333-1772 · www.overheaddoorburlington.ca INJURED? I Can Help! YOU DON'T HAVE TO PAY UNLESS I GET YOU MONEY My team of experienced lawyers can help you with: · Car accidents · Slip and Falls · Disability Claims (Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, CPP) · Wrongful Dismissal OFFICES IN OAKVILLE AND TORONTO For a free consultation call: Oakville: 905.842.2022 or Toronto: 416.351.9222 email: sspadafora@slspc.ca PLATINUM Jeweller Jewellery Sam Spadafora Injury and Employment Law Skyway Jewellers 2501 Third Line · Oakville 905.827.0700 · www.skywayjewellers.com