As of yesterday, Christmas is six months away!
A recent survey had 38% of shoppers starting their holiday purchasing before November, with the number jumping the closer it got to the big day. It also found that people are starting their holiday shopping earlier and earlier as the years go on. Some stores are taking advantage of this, with Christmas deals going up as early as next month!
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ICYMI – Milton Historical Society donates thousands of dollars worth of books to local schools
Every single public, private, and catholic school in Milton has received a major donation in local history resources. On Friday, the Milton Historical Society donated nearly $5500 in local history books. The students will also receive a number of benefits offered by the MHS, including free membership and free research available.
Daily WTF – Walmart has a new digital system that can change price tags “in minutes”
If you thought inflation was bad enough, get ready for digital price tags! Walmart will be introducing the new feature in 2,300 stores by 2026. Instead of price tags being updated by-hand weekly by employees, they will be updated in minutes via smartphones. It’s not clear if Milton will get these digital price tags any time soon, but if we do, be prepared for prices to fluctuate… Because we both know they will!
Daily Did You Know – Acton man wins $1 million in June lottery
The latest local lottery winner is an Acton man. Steve Watson uses significant dates in his life to pick his lottery numbers. That led to him winning $1 million after he matched all seven ENCORE numbers in exact order in a recent DAILY KENO draw. He plans to pay off some bills and buy his son a car.
Milton Transit expects to improve and expand over next five years
It’s always good to have a five-year plan, and Milton Transit officially has theirs! On Monday, Town Council endorsed the plan that will expand and grow Milton Transit through 2029. That includes more routes, Sunday service, and the adoption of the PRESTO fare system. A lot of these upgrades will still need budget approval, but that’ll be an annual issue.
Conservation Halton raises quarter million dollars at annual gala
Conservation Halton recently raised a lot of money at their annual Blue Gala. It was held at Kelso Lake Conservation Area earlier this month, with hundreds in attendance. They managed to gather over $280,000, which will go towards major stream, creek and wetland restoration projects in Milton and the surrounding area.
GOOD NEWS – Ice Cream Van Driver Serves Treats To Drivers Stuck In Traffic Jam
A busy British highway got a little busier recently as a traffic jam brought everyone to a halt. Drivers were barely moving for hours on one of the hottest days of the year. That’s when people noticed an oasis off in the distance. Also stuck on the highway with them was an ice cream truck. People got out of their cars and queued up along the highway, all buying themselves a refreshing treat to battle the heat. It made the wait go by faster, and a local entrepreneur received some unexpected business… And that’s some good news!
‘The Notebook’ star Gena Rowlands’ Alzheimer’s diagnosis revealed on movie’s 20th anniversary
It’s been 20 years since ‘The Notebook’ movie came out. It helped establish Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams as household names for the next two decades. However, an aspect of the film is happening in real life. In a strange coincidence, actor Gena Rowlands is mimicking the fate of the character she played in the movie. SPOILER ALERT: Rowlands played an older version of Rachel McAdams character, Allie, who listens to her own personal love story read by her husband every single day. That’s because Allie is suffering from a severe case of Alzheimer’s. It’s come out that Rowlands is now battling the disease herself. At 94-years-old, it’s reported that she has full dementia. Her mother had actually Alzheimer’s, which Rowlands said made playing Allie so hard for her. If you haven’t seen The Notebook, highly recommend it. Here’s hoping Rowlands’ family are doing okay, because speaking from experience with my grandfather, Alzheimer’s is awful.
This Woman Just Found Out That Her Husband Has Been Purposely Tightening All Of Her Jar Lids For The Last Five Years. Now, She’s Divorcing Him For Gaslighting Her
Sometimes, it’s a lot of little things that can lead to the ending of a relationship. For one woman who has blown up online, it’s her husband’s gaslighting that was the final straw. She took to Reddit to share the story of how she had trouble opening the jars in her house. For five years, she had issues with how tight these jars were sealed. Eventually, she discovered the reason why is all because of her husband. The man was (secretly) intentionally over-tightening the lids on these jars, with his reasoning being that it helps keep whatever is inside fresher. He even lied about doing it when asked over the years! After all those years, this led to a full blown mental breakdown, kicking and screaming. The man was sick for a week, and while he was gone, she realized that every single jar wasn’t as tight anymore. She filed for a divorce shortly after. The woman shared the story online, and I want to hear from you: do you think she’s overreacting for ending the relationship over this – or do you think the husband is at-fault for lying about something so small that caused so many issues over the years? Let me know!
The Psychology Behind ‘Millennial Gray’ Homes
If you are of a certain age, you likely have a lot of grey in your home. It’s a décor style known as ‘Millennial Grey’. It’s the absence of colour in a home, and it’s a continuous trend among people in their thirties and forties. Many Gen Zers have called out the design choice, teasing their older peers for the lack of pop and creativity. Researchers have dove into why Millennial Grey has become a thing, and it’s all about psychology. These experts say the reason why comes down to childhoods. For many Millennials, they grew up in very bright and colourful homes. The ’80s and ’90s were famous for colour experimenting for interior designs. As you’d expect, people who grew up in colourful homes have leaned towards a lack of colourful, with various shades of grey being the go-to for many homes these days. How much grey do you have in your home? I’d hate to admit it, but my wife and I have our fair share… which we might need to revise soon enough.
Cameron Wilkinson is the morning show host for FM 101 Milton. Listen to ‘Cameron in the Morning’ 6:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Monday – Friday, at 101.3 on the FM dial within Milton, and online here. You can also stream us live right from your phone.
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