Archive for November 20th, 2009

Don Mills Road, from Overlea Boulevard to O’Connor Drive, will be closed from Saturday, November 21 at 2 a.m. until Sunday, November 22 at 6 p.m. for road resurfacing work. This work will result in the closure of all ramps leading to and from the Don Valley Parkway at Don Mills Road. Police will be... »

Visit the City of Toronto’s historic houses this season and experience what the festive holidays were like in the mid-1800s. Decorated as they would have been during the Victorian era, these sites offer tours that focus on the holiday traditions of those times. Cosy open hearths, a cup of mulled cider and seasonal treats... »

Ontario is introducing new legislation that would increase business investment, create new jobs and raise incomes. Today, the province introduced The Ontario Tax Plan for More Jobs and Growth Act, 2009 that, if passed, would provide individuals, families and businesses with more than $15 billion in tax cuts over three years. Along with the proposed Harmonized... »

The Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association (CRFA) welcomes the announcement yesterday by Minister Flaherty of a code of conduct for credit and debit card companies. “This is an important step in addressing concerns of our members about unfair business practices,” said CRFA President and CEO, Garth Whyte. “Our members are unhappy about current credit card... »

Funding of $1.8 million for 15 new affordable housing rental units for seniors living on a low income was announced today in Orangeville. David Tilson, Member of Parliament for Dufferin-Caledon, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC),... »