June 10, 2010 3:35 PM McGuinty government celebrates energy-saving solutions Local Ottawa organizations are helping Ontario build a culture of conservation. Today, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Brad Duguid joined an elementary school and an eco-friendly print shop that were celebrating [Read more]
McGuinty Government’s Strong Actions Protect Drinking Water The new state-of-the-art Walkerton Clean Water Centre officially opens today. The facility trains drinking water system operators from across Ontario and includes a demonstration water distribution system to offer more courses and [Read more]
June 10, 2010 3:00 PM McGuinty Government Helps Families and Individuals Transition to New System Ontario families will not see a change in tax on 83 per cent of purchases when the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) comes into effect July 1. For example basic groceries, municipal transit and prescription [Read more]
HUGHES SEEKS GUARANTEES FOR RURAL POST OFFICES AS BUDGET PASSES FINAL VOTE IN COMMONS Ottawa – Revenue from Canadian mail headed overseas will not be contributing to Canada Post coffers and adds to the endangerment of local postal service in Canada’s smaller communities according to Carol [Read more]
The Littlest Graduates by Karina Hunter Wednesday, June 2nd Kelly Sagle, Supervising Programmer with the Manitouwadge Best Start Hub, welcomed her School Readiness Class for their last day; it would be unlike any other since they began attending – twice a week, for 2 hours each afternoon [Read more]
McGuinty Government Tax Changes Deliver Jobs, Economic Growth A new, comprehensive study — using Statistics Canada’s Social Policy Simulation Database and Model and reviewed by some of Canada’s leading economists — shows that the province’s tax system will be more progressive [Read more]
Area Businesses Benefit from Manitouwadge HST Seminar by Karina Hunter Monday, June 7th a full house packed Township of Manitouwadge Council Chambers as service organizations representatives and business owners, having come from as far as Dubreuilville, attended an HST Information Seminar at the [Read more]
Bus Safety for Future JKs by Karina Hunter Students of the School Readiness Program offered by the Manitouwadge Best Start Hub enjoyed new experience recently. Next year’s Junior Kindergarten students who will be attending Manitouwadge Public School or Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, [Read more]
June 7, 2010 1:30 PM McGuinty Government Opens Ontario To New Jobs And Economic Growth Ontario’s tax plan will create a climate to attract business investment and increase economic competitiveness. The plan will make the province one of the most competitive jurisdictions in the world for [Read more]
Thunder Bay-Superior North MP Michael Gravelle’s office was receiving many calls regarding the new Harmonized Sales Tax. In response to this, Gravelle’s Spring Newsletter focuses on answering questions about the HST and how it affects constituents of his riding; it also includes some [Read more]
HST cheque may be in the mail but Ontario residents are not expecting it More than 80 per cent of Ontarians are unsure or not expecting to receive the HST transitional benefit TORONTO, June 7 /CNW/ – More than 6.6 million Ontario households will receive the HST Transitional Benefit payment [Read more]
Superior District 3B Seniors to continue to Oshawa by Karina Hunter MANITOUWADGE , ON – 06.05.10 Competitors from Marathon, Manitouwadge, Schreiber, Pic Mobert and White River wrapped up 2 weeks of competition Thursday evening as a buffet-style banquet was held at the Manitouwadge Golden Age [Read more]
HST Cuts Red Tape, Creates Jobs June 4, 2010 2:15 PM McGuinty Government Making It Easier To Do Business Ontario is cutting red tape as part of its plan to create jobs and grow the economy. It will eliminate over 5,000 pages of outdated rules, regulations and operating procedures by implementing [Read more]
Township of Manitouwadge Economic Development will be hosting an HST Seminar Monday, June 7th, 2010 at 6:30 pm @ Township of Manitouwadge Council Chambers This seminar will explain how the Harmonized Sales Tax works. Topics Covered in the HST Seminar: Help you understand the differences and [Read more]
A&W Classic Car Show As part of Marathon’s Summerfest days, A & W will be hosting two car shows; they hope to bring together people that are passionate about classic cars while bringing classic car enthusiasts from all Northshore communities together. Classic Car owners from Wawa, [Read more]
