Halloween Safety Tips - 10/29/09 04:09 PM
Halloween Safety Tips
Uxbridge is having a Halloween Parade Saturday October 31st on Brock St starting at 8:00pm
There will be Candy, Bands and FloatsA 60 ft hay maze and haunted house sponsored by Cadbury and Unicef will be in the parking lot west of the CIBC on Brock St from 5:30
Help Keep Our Kids Safe
Watch Out For The Children On The Roads
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Halloween Safety Tips
Warn children to not eat any of their treats before they get home. Examine all treats carefully before allowing children to eat them. use flame resistant costumes, masks, beards, and wigs. Avoid … (4 comments)
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H1N1 Vaccinations - 10/28/09 06:29 PM
H1N1 Vaccinations
With clinics across the country opening up for the H1N1 flu shot Durham Region Health Department has opened 5 locations across the region where you can go to receive the H1N1 Vaccine.
Be prepared to wait
This is what the lineup was like at about 5:30 pm today (it was much longer around 2:30pm) in Uxbridge.
The Uxbridge Clinic is Located at 2 Douglas Rd., Uxbridge(formerly Williamson's)
With the vaccine shipments being delivered over time a priority list is being followed for those wishing to recieve the shots.
People with chronic medical conditions Pregnant women with chronic … (14 comments)
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Free Durham Region E-Waste - National Waste Reduction Week - October 19th to the 25th - 10/23/09 07:59 AM
Durham Region E-Waste Event
Free Residential Collection
As part of National Waste Reduction Week Durham Region has set up a free E-Waste collection centre for this Saturday in Whitby.
Free of Charge For Durham Region Residents Only
Allowed Items
Satellite Systems Computers, Monitors, Printers and accessories Fax Machines and Photocopiers Gamimg Systems Televisions Phones and PDAs Calculators and electronic cash registers Radios, Amplifiers, Turntables and Stereos VCR, DVD players and Projectors Cameras and Recorders Free Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)
Part of National Waste Reduction Week - October 19th to the 25th
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Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) - National Waste Reduction Week - October 19th to the 25th - 10/22/09 09:40 PM
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)
Free Residential Collection
As part of National Waste Reduction Week Durham Region has set up a free Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection centre for this Saturday in Beverton
Saturday Oct 24th 9am to 1 pmTownship of BrockBeverton Firehallon Bay StreetBetween Mill Street and Osborne Street
Free of Charge For Durham Region Residents Only
Allowed Items
antifreeze batteries brake fluid motor oil and filters fluorescent light bulbs and tubes herbicides insecticides old prescriptions and over the counter medicines propane tanks pool chemicals paints and solvents No Commercial, institutional, agricultural or industrial waste permitted
National Waste Reduction Week - October … (2 comments)
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Does Your Mommy Still Pack Your Lunch? - 10/20/09 09:58 AM
Waste Reduction Week October 19th to 25th 2009
Does Your Mommy Still Pack Your Lunch?
To learn more, to participate, or to enter the video contest check out www.wrwcanada.com
The site contains Links that will take you to information on waste reduction information, activities and more all across Canada. Follow Waste Reduction Week Canada on Twitter by clicking on the "follow" button on their profile Visit www.wrwcanada.com for suggestions on wastes reduction for your home. Frequently asked questions section "What Should I do with?" and links to a few other informative sites such as GreenerChoices.org
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Burned At The Door - 10/19/09 01:30 PM
Burned At The Door -
Your sitting at home relaxing on the couch or perhaps watching TV when the door bell rings. Your not expecting someone and your doorbell seldom rings. You get up and go to the door to see if it is one of the neighbourhood children participating in a fund raiser selling cookies, raffle tickets or some other item.
We all try to help our neighbours children if we can but not everyone at the door has a sweet deal for you
Don't Get Burned at The Door
No matter how good or how time restrictive the offer … (21 comments)
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Your Green Bin - National Waste Reduction Week - October 19th to the 25th - 10/19/09 09:12 AM
Green Bin Tips
25,907 metric tonnes of compostable waste of completely compostable material was put out at the curb in Durham Region in 2008. That's the equivalent to the weight of 17,548 mid sized cars. Durham region only allows compostable bags to be used in the bin so that material was all converted to reusable compost
ensure our liner bags are compostable store your kitchen container in an accessible location keep your green bin out of direct sunlight ... heat from the sun will start the decomposition of the liner bags don't help the animals gain access to the bin ... … (2 comments)
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Your Blue Box - National Waste Reduction Week - October 19th to the 25th - 10/17/09 09:42 AM
Some Blue Box Reminders for Durham Residents
Remove lids from all bottles and jars before placing empty in the box Fatten all cardboard and tie larger flattened cardboard in bundles Use a standard sized blue box Maximum weight is 44 lbs or 20 kilograms Stack boxes to help prevent paper from blowing away Put you box out before 7 am on collection day On windy days do not put it out the night before In winter months do not place on top of snow banks or icy patches Things that do not go in the Box
clam shell or take out … (4 comments)
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National Waste Reduction Week - October 19th to the 25th - 10/16/09 07:18 PM
National Waste Reduction Week
October 19th to the 25th
Lets all Pitch in, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse ... no longer are these just catchy phrases Homeowners are getting the message as demonstrated by the graph below.
Durham Region home owners are to be commended on their efforts to Recycle, Reduce, Reuse
They have successfully reduced the percentage amount of garbage going into land fill by 17% since 2005 while increasing the amount of food waste that is being recycled by 11%.
In addition they have increased the percentage of waste no longer going to land fill with their blue box … (8 comments)
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Uxbridge Is Having A Street Party - 10/16/09 10:16 AM
Uxbridge Is Having A Street Party
Strawberry Threads and the Tin Cup are throwing a street party as part of their grand opening. A good portion of the downtown area was the subject of "The Big Dig" this past summer with the main street closed off for a good portion of that time. Now with the Big Dig almost completed the local merchants are throwing a street party on Saturday the 17th. There will be a fashion show 3:15 a cocktail reception at 4:00 and Lukas Rossi will perform from 5:30 to 6:30.
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A Lack of Common Sense - 10/16/09 09:03 AM
Lack of Common Sense = $490 Fine and 3 demerit points
Why is it we need to legislate what should be common sense. Why was it necessary to legislate that when approaching any emergency vehicle on the roadside with lights flashing, you must enter the left lane to pass. As a child drivers always drew over to the opposite lane when passing a stopped vehicle let alone an emergency vehicle. they would pull over to the curb and stop when they were approaching from behind or ahead unless on a divided highway. Out of respect you even pulled over to the side to let … (16 comments)
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Well Well ... Is Your Well Water Safe - 10/15/09 10:31 PM
Is Your Well Water Safe
When Buying a rural property you will need to have the water tested, preferably with a history of good samples over a period of time but tested at least once prior to closing . Unlike properties serviced with treated city supplied water you are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep, it is up to you to ensure you continue to have a safe source of water.
"As of 2006, waterborne diseases are estimated to cause 1.8 million deaths each year while about 1.1 billion people lack proper drinking water" wikipedia
Some of the things you should look for to … (12 comments)
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Are Mortgage Rates On The Rise? - 10/13/09 03:41 PM
Are Mortgage Rates On The Rise?
Less than a week ago I mentioned a report in which 2 TD economists felt that Mortgage rates could rise soon. Tomorrow TD is increasing some Mortgage rates. With rising rates now may well be a very good time to examine your mortgage options and the effect of Floating Rate VS Fixed Rate Mortgages on your mortgage payments. Examine the effect rising rates may have on your comfort level or your ability to pay.
According to an article put out today by Canwest News Service (October 12, 2009) they just might well be. While rates remain unchanged for some mortgages … (14 comments)
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Property Taxes - Are Yours Fair and Equitable? - 10/13/09 08:06 AM
Property Taxes - Are Yours Fair and Equitable
By now you have paid your final tax bill on your property here in Ontario for 2009.
Understanding how your assessment is calculated and the effect it has on your property tax bill begins with a very simple formula.
assessment x mill rate equal your tax bill
That is where the simplicity ends.
Due to the reassessment carried out for your 2009 tax bill yours may have gone down, but more than likely they went up even if your assessment did not go up more than the average. This was due to the increase in … (8 comments)
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Fall Colours - Thanksgiving Colour Trips - Muskoka - 10/08/09 10:50 PM
Have A Happy Thanksgiving
Historic Port Sydney is a growing community located some 12 km south of Huntsville Just off Highway 11. This picturesque town is situated on the shores of beautiful Mary Lake and the upper North Muskoka River.
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Fall Colours - Thanksgiving Road Trips - Muskoka - 10/08/09 10:26 PM
High Falls - Bracebridge - The Heart Of Muskoka, Ontario
High Falls Park is Unique with 5 separate waterfalls tumbling into Clear Lake. Sometimes refered to as the "Niagara of the North" the water flows over the falls at 300 cubic feet a second. It is 882 feet above sea level and has a 48-foot drop down the cliff. The Falls are located in a town owned park surrounded by old growth forests with access to the Trans Canada Trail system. The park is about 1 minute of Hyw 11
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Fall Colours - Road Trips -Uxbridge and Beyond - 10/07/09 07:12 PM
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Google Maps Toronto - Street Level Viewing - 10/07/09 06:01 PM
Google Street level viewing is now available in Toronto and it is relatively easy to use.
Last summer the google crew were in Toronto taking street level photos. Now you can access them on Google maps. All you have to do is search for the address on google maps, zoom all the way in then click on the little man in the upper left hand corner of the map.
As a teenager I lived for some time with my grandmother in Toronto at 31 Simpson Ave so I tried it out and after a few minutes of orientating my self here … (14 comments)
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Realtors Care Foundation - Support For Shelter Related Charities - 10/07/09 03:38 PM
Realtors Care Foundation provides support for shelter related charities.
Each Year the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) supports various shelter related requests for grants from the Realtors Care Foundation. This year twenty shelter related charities were endorsed by TREB and were selected to receive grant awards.
One of the most rewarding things a REALTOR® can do is to help families find a home. The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) Foundation works on the same goal through its support of shelter related charities in Ontario. Each year, they help families in need of emergency and permanent housing through charities like Habitat for Humanity, local … (6 comments)
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Hints Of Rising Interest Rates - Floating Rate VS Fixed Rate Mortgages - 10/06/09 01:45 PM
Hints Of Rising Interest rates
Is now the best time to lock in your mortgage? Before jumping in with both feet one should look at, and compare, the effect an increase will have on your comfort level or your ability to pay. Locking in now will ensure your rate for a given period of time but it will be higher than your current floating rate resulting in an immediate increase in your mortgage payments.
While mortgage rates are at historicaly low levels two TD economists feel that Mortgage rates may soon rise if the real estate market does not cool off. August home sales were … (10 comments)
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Oct 4th Is The Start Of Fire Prevention Week - 10/03/09 11:00 AM
Oct 4th Is The Start Of Fire Prevention Week
The Uxbridge Fire Departments Booth at the Uxbridge Fall Fair and a chat with Firefighter Brian Stewart was a timely reminder that Oct 4th is the start of Fire Prevention Week.
The Great Canadian Fire Drill
During Fire Prevention Week 2009, from Oct 4th - 10th They are asking you to support their "Great Canadian Fire Drill" campaign aimed at elementary school children (K-Grade 3) and their families.
The Fire that Sparked a Tradition ... Chicago, 1871
Did you know the great Chicago fire that lasted … (8 comments)
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Uxbridge - The Trail Capital Of Canada - Festival Of The Trails - 10/02/09 12:08 AM
Straddling The Oak Ridge Moraine
Uxbridge has been granted the title "Trail Capital of Canada"by the Federal Government. To celebrate Uxbridge is holding the Festival of the Trails in Elgin park with a free Community Picnic with hot dogs,ice cream, and drinks on Saturday October 3rd, 10:30 am to 1:30pm. free admission and parking
Come and join the fun with with a geocaching demonstration and a draw for a handheld GPS. There will be demonstrations and information booths by equestrians, running groups, Nordic walking and Tai Chi groups.
Elgin Park is located in the south central part of Uxbridge in Durham … (6 comments)
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2009 -- Uxbridge Celebration Of The Arts - Week 3 - 10/01/09 10:58 PM
Uxbridge Celebration of the Arts
The Celebration Continues
Sept 28 - to October 9th Sculpture Carving in the park, Centennial Park, Uxbridge
Friday, October 2nd Friday 's at the Foster Poor Tom - Wanda Stride and Susan Luke - Music with a Celtic theme ... no admission charge - donations appreciated
October 3, 9:00am Saturday Morning Cartoons Shorts For Shorties Hosted by the Roxy Theater and the Roxy Kids in Action ... Tickets $3.00 at the door
October 3 12:30pm Lunch Hour - Popular Duets in all Styles by Rita & John Jackson - and - Christina Campsall & David … (4 comments)
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