Cancelled dip still raises $100K continued from p.1 there was another sheet of ice that had formed." With the risk of people slipping on the ice or injuring themselves on the rocks in the water the organizations safety committee ultimately decid ed to cancel the dip. The dip has become a massive spectacle over the years with around 800 people charging into Lake Ontario's frigid waters from Coronation Park in 2017. Hundreds more watched from the comfort of the shore. "For the first time in our 33 years, we are sad to have to cancel the Courage Polar Bear Dip for World Vision," said Trent Courage, event co founder. "But with the weather and beach condi tions changing, safety had to come first." World Vision President Michael Messenger also weighed in on the development. "I was sorry to hear of the cancellation of the Courage Polar Bear Dip today- I already had my swim trunks and wool hat ready to go," he said. "But the safety of all the dippers is top priority. We are thankful for the donations already made to clean water projects, and salute all who were planning on braving the frigid waters today. We look forward to doing it next year, and working again with Trent and Todd Courage and the en tire committee who put this great event together every year." Messenger may not have to wait a year. Turk- ington said there is a possibility the dip may be rescheduled to later in the winter. With a six-foot sheet of ice at water's edge and a two- foot drop into the water, it's impossible to get into Lake Ontario. Marvin Smallpiece takes a photo, but gets on his knees to avoid slipping. | Riziero Vertolli/Metroland "It is all going to come down to the weather conditions and the park availability and that sort of stuff," he said. "It is a possibility, but we haven't made a final decision on that yet." Following the cancellation residents were still invited to attend the Annual Courage Polar Bear Dip after party, which took place at the Tin Cup Sports Grill. Many would-be dippers dropped off their do nations at the party or at the Courage brothers' office at 2380 Speers Rd. Turkington is still hopeful the dip can reach its fundraising goal of $120,000 and says those in terested can still donate at www.polarbeardip.ca. H appy 2018! Don't start the new year off with a bang! These products will help keep you safe in the bathroom. access abilities Y o u r a b i l i t y s t o r e . O u r p a s s i o n . A h a n d held show er e n a b le s yo u to sit on a show er c h a ir w hile show ering A b ath lift is a n o th e r solution yo u m a y co n sid e r if you a re e x p e rie n c in g difficulty getting into a n d out of the tub A tub m ount g ra b b a r will h e lp yo u g et in a n d out of yo ur tub safely. It is also ea sily transpo rtable. A raised toilet se a t will assist yo u with sitting a n d stan d ing W E A L S O C A R R Y SH O W ER C H A IR S W ITH/W ITHOUT A R M S, N O N SLIP M ATS A N D M O REI We can help you with your home healthcare needs and we'll do it with a smile! 549 Bronte Rd, O a k v ille 905-825-5335 i n f o @ a c c e s s a b i M t i e s . c a 154 N orsem an St, Eto b ico ke 416-237-9654 w w w . a c c e s s a b i l i t i e s . c a Authorized ADP/WSIB/VAC Vendor. Licensed Medical Devices Establishment. We will always happily honour our local competitor's prices. n e a $ AA 5 OAKVILLE TO TORONTO PEARSON AIRPORT STARTING FROM ONLY $45. CALL US FOR DETAILS. "/ can't believe I waited so long * 1 to get hearing aids." V Why Choose Connect Hearing? • Canada's #1 physician referred" hearing healthcare provider • Convenient locations near you • Discreet, nearly invisible technology • Affordable m onthly payment plans heCdav V t Connect/"^ Hearing # 1 PHYSICIAN REFERRED1 1.888.242.4892connecthearing.ca V A C ,W C B ,W S IB ,W o ik S a f e B C ,A D P & O D S P a c c e p t e d . Regis tered under the Co llege o f Speech and Hearing Health Professionals o f BC. *Free hearing tests are o n ly applicab le fo r customers o v e r5 0 years o fa g e . No purchase required. Som e condit ions m ay apply. +Based on national physic ian referrals o v e r th e te nure o f th e corporation's Canadian business operations com pared to the disclosed referral count o f lead ing com petitors. 15 | Thursday January 4, 2018 | O AKVILLE BEAVER | w w w .insidehalton.com http://www.polarbeardip.ca mailto:info@accessabiMties.ca http://www.accessabilities.ca http://www.insidehalton.com Cancelled dip still raises $100K continued from p.1 access abilities We can help you with your home healthcare needs and we'll do it with a smile! OAKVILLE TO TORONTO PEARSON AIRPORT STARTING FROM ONLY $45. CALL US FOR DETAILS. Why Choose Connect Hearing? Connect/"^ Hearing #1 PHYSICIAN REFERRED 1.888.242.4892 connecthearing.ca