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Weather forecast from Friday, December 14, 2018 to Sunday, December 16, 2018

Today – A few showers ending this morning then mainly cloudy. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 8. UV index 1 or low.

Tonight – Mainly cloudy. Fog patches developing this evening and dissipating overnight. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h overnight. Low plus 1.

Saturday, December 15 – Mainly cloudy. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40. High plus 4.

Saturday night – Cloudy. Low plus 3.

Sunday, December 16 – A mix of sun and cloud. High 7.

Sunday night – Clear. Low zero.

100 years of baby names

The Ontario government is celebrating the 100-year anniversary of recording baby names in Ontario.

“Choosing a name for your child is an important and personal decision for all parents,” stated Bill Walker, Minister of Government and Consumer Services.

“he lists of top baby names in Ontario is one way to help parents choose a name for their baby. Having a baby is an unforgettable moment for parents, filled with overwhelming love and many sleepless nights. Ontario’s Government for the People is making life easier by making daycare more accessible, respecting their hard-earned tax dollars and investing in the right services for families.”

Marie and Joseph rank as the most popular names for girls and boys born in Ontario over the past 100 years.

Since the Roaring Twenties, Marie ranked as the most popular girls name for four decades, followed closely by Mary.

Joseph ranked first in boy names over a 30-year period.

The most popular baby name for boys in 2017 was Noah, which replaced Benjamin, while Olivia remained the most popular baby name for girls.

Top girls names for 2017 are:

1. Olivia

2. Emma

3. Charlotte

4. Ava

5. Amelia

Top boys names are:

1. Noah

2. Liam

3. Benjamin

4. William

5. Logan

After naming their newborns, parents have up to 30 days to register their child ‘s birth.

ServiceOntario’s easy-to-use online 5-in-1 Newborn Bundle is the best way to register a birth. In a few easy clicks, parents can register their child’s birth and apply for their birth certificate, Social Insurance Number, Canada Child Benefit and Education Savings Referral service.

Ontario’s Government for the People has already introduced measures to make life easier for the people of Ontario including the Low-Income Individuals and Families Tax Credit (LIFT Credit), providing more daycare accessibility and flexibility for parents, lowering hydro bills and gas prices.

AarKel donates to Salvation Army in Wallaceburg

Salvation Army officials picked up a toy and food donation from AarKel Tool and Die in Wallaceburg this week.

The donation was made by the employees of AarKel and is an annual initiative by the company.

Salvation Army officials in Wallaceburg say the donation is a big boost to their local toy drive.

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