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in si de ha lto n. co m O ak vi lle B ea ve r | T hu rs da y, O ct ob er 10 ,2 01 9 | 30 Help the University of Guelph improve hearing healthcare across Canada. Connect Hearing and Professor Mark Fenske at the University of Guelph are seeking participants who aret Hearing and Professor Mark Fenske at the University of Guelph are seeking participants who are over 50 years of age, have never worn hearing aids and have not had a hearing test in the last 24 months,over 50 years of age, have never worn hearing aids and have not had a hearing test in the last 24 months, for a hearing study that investigates factors that can influence better hearing. Study Parameters The researchers will examine listening in a range of situations, from one-on-one, to group conversations, watching TV and wider social contexts like supermarkets and other noisy environments, and how it effects connection and socialization. Why Participate? It is estimated that 46% of people aged 45 to 87t is estimated that 46% of people aged 45 to 87 have some degree of hearing loss, but most do nothave some degree of hearing loss, but most do not seek a solution right away. In this study you'll beseek a solution right away. In this study you'll be playing an important part in determining the keyplaying an important part in determining the key factors around identifying hearing loss and whatfactors around identifying hearing loss and what influences the decision to seek treatment.influences the decision to seek treatment. Participants will be significantly adding to growing knowledge surrounding hearing loss. *Wingfield, A., Tun, P. A., & McCoy, S. L. (2005). Hearing Loss in Older Adulthood: What It Is and How It Interacts With Cognitive Performance. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 14(3), 144-148. † Study participants must be over 50 years of age and have never worn hearing aids. No fees and no purchase necessary. Registered under the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC. VAC, WCB accepted. 1. Cruickshanks, K. L., Wiley, T. L., Tweed, T. S., Klein, B. E. K., Klein, R, Mares-Perlman, J. A., & Nondahl, D. M. (1998). Prevalence of Hearing Loss in Older Adults in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin: The Epidemiology of Hearing Loss Study. Am. J. Epidemiol. 148 (9), 879-886. 2. National Institutes of Health. (2010). You can register to be part of this groundbreaking new hearing study by calling 1.888.242.4892 or visiting connecthearing.ca/hearing-study Neighbour Care Network Gala - A Magical Night! On Thursday, September 26th we hosted the first annual Neighbour Care Gala at the Oakville Conference Centre. It was a such a magical evening! We were so excited to showcase talented dancers from Grace Academy of Dance and Performing Arts to kick off our evening. Following dinner, we had the privilege to share several inspiring and heartwarming stories of hope and resilience from a few special clients. The end of our evening culminated in a special announcement of the generous gift from the Leonard Family and the launch of Leonard Family Fund to help fund operating expenses and benevolence for our neighbours in need. We feel so blessed to have such a giving and generous community that has continued to rally around our mission to help bring hope to our neighbours in need. Special thank you to our generous sponsors: St. Simon's Anglican Church, Glad Tidings Church, Maple Grove United Church, Knox Presbyterian Church, Halton Region, Federal Oakville Liberal Association and Kim MacKay, Sales Representative (Royal LePage Real Estate). The need in our community is big, but it is so evident that support in our community to come alongside our neighbours in need is even bigger. Thank you to all who attended and supported us! If you would like to learn more about the Neighbour Care Network, or how you can get involved - please don't hesitate to reach out to us. KSM. 485 Kerr Street, Oakville. 905.845-7485. Charitable Reg. No. 897106845RR000 tiatives that municipalities can apply to for grant fund- ing. This project would re- place the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund. Elwick said they would also create tax-free employ- er-provided transit passes. "The most important thing, I think, is to revisit the power municipalities have vis-a-vis the provinces and the federal govern- ment," said Elwick. "This is because essentially they are currently creatures of the province, subject to whatev- er whims happen to strike the fancy of whoever is in power at the moment." . Adamo said the NDP is committed to green energy transit. He noted their vision is one where communities can afford to build the infra- structure they need to thrive and where infra- structure investments cre- ate good jobs. "To get there we will partner with provinces, ter- ritories, first nations and municipalities to deliver re- liable public infrastructure funding that puts people,funding that puts people,f not profit, first," said Ad- amo. . Anand said public tran- sit is a way to relieve conges- tion that is also environ- mentally friendly. She said in March 2018 Oakville's public transit sys- tem received a combined in- vestment of $66.3 million from three levels of govern-from three levels of govern-f ment including $26.5 million from the federal govern-from the federal govern-f ment. "That's not wasting mon- ey. That is investing in our economy and in our people. Allowing them to get to work, relieving congestion and assisting with our goal of creating a greener econo- my," said the Liberal candi- date. "We will continue to commit to public transit. We will come up with a plan for the future, making a federal commitment to fund public transit. We will add an addi- tional $3 billion in funding towards the federal gas tax fund as a means of facilitat-fund as a means of facilitat-f ing and working towards in- creased public transit, not just in Oakville, but nation- ally." . Meaney noted that by increasing spending we are risking bankruptcy for this country. He called for a review of the policy that allows immi- grants to settle anywhere in Canada upon first arrival noting 41 per cent of new im- migrants settle in the GTA and the Halton Region. "It would be economical to have immigrants also set- tle in different parts of the country as determined by skill set," said Meaney who's carrying the People's Party banner. "This will alleviate congestion." FEDERAL ELECTION Continued from page 29 ADAMO: NDP COMMITTED TO GREEN ENERGY TRANSIT