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2 NEWS GIFT CARD + PROGRAM #70 SUPPORT ;LOCAL | BUSINESSES The Downtown Oakville Business Improvement Ar- ea has launched a new gift card as part of its ongoing efforts to support local businesses within the dis- trict. ict. BIA staff describe the new program as an easy and convenient way for the community to shop and keep the Downtown Oak- ville business community thriving following what have been a challenging few years. The Downtown Oakville Gift Card is available on- line at oakvilledowntown- -com in $25, $50, $100, and € 8 : 3 £& SOUTREE $200 denominations and is redeemable at more than 80 shops and services. "We are excited to Jaunch the Downtown Oak- ville Gift Card, as it not on- ly provides local choice but gives corporations and res- idents an option to support the community they love,” said Adrienne Gordon, ex- ecutive director, Down- town Oakville BIA. Fintech Miconex pro- vides the technology for ie Downtown Oakville Gift Card in association with international pay- ments technology solu- tions provider EML Pay- Downtown Cane BA 1A photo The Downtown Oakville BIA has launched a new Dow Oakville Gift card program. ments. Miconex operates its Downtown Gift Card con- cept across Canada, the US., the UK. and Ireland. ‘The Downtown Oakville Gift Card is issued by Peo- ples Trust Company. Card funds are not in- sured by the Canada De- posit Insurance Corpora- tion (CDIC) or any other government deposit insur- er or agency. Funds do not expire and are non-reloadable. For Cardholder Agree- ment or Customer Service, visit www.getmybalance- .com or call 1-833-558-1108. SUPPORTING OUR SCHOOLS USF photo Officer Robert Underhill and Tiger Jeet Singh Jr. present Supervisor Stacy Hickey and Assistant Supervisor Natalie Thompson with a cheque for $500 to be used for learning supplies at Kendellhurst Academy Pre-School. The funds come from the Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation's Miarcle on Main Street campaign, region. Stephen Crawford Wi CeYan)oXeyaneym oa ee) vdlarertslim exclaltelaatclal mela @xel.avl iio) Siro) arcaamerr\VUie)ge (eel) elene)t- We) (905) 827-5141 From my family to yours, I want to wish you Seasen’s Greetings. _ Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and a Happy New Year for 2023! 74 Rebecca St. Oakville AV AWVAYAVARSIK) OLarsaa Lorre \VUKelce lan] 8) emere|