kathy clulow: Port Perry .... Santa Claus Parade - 11/27/09 11:16 AM
"The 2009 Port Perry Santa Claus Parade"
Theme
"A Winter Wonderland"!
Saturday, November 28, 2009.
One of the largest evening light show parades in Durham Region!
Starting point ... the Port Perry Fair Grounds at 5:00 pm.
The Parade Route:
The parade will travel along Reach Street, to Simcoe Street (turn right), … (0 comments)
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kathy clulow: Santa Claus Is Coming To Town .... With $10,000.00 In Givaways - 11/25/09 12:36 PM
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town ...
The Annual Santa Clause Parade takes place Saturday November 29th 11:00 am Downtown Uxbridge
The BIA (Uxbridge Business Improvement Area) will be handing out coupons for a free photo with Santa who will be found in his "house" located in the parking lot between … (4 comments)
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kathy clulow: Weighty Words - Wisdom / Want - 11/22/09 10:45 PM
Weighty Words - Wisdom / Want
"Wisdom is knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action; sagacity, discernment, or insight." Wikipedia
"In economics, a want is something that is desired. It is said that people have unlimited wants, but limited resources. Each person has wants. You … (8 comments)
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kathy clulow: Demographics - Our Aging Population - 11/12/09 03:34 PM
Demographics - Our Aging Population
Demographics play a major role in the housing market
Changes in new housing styles and size over the years have been driven by many factors. Currently the major driving force is our aging population. As our population ages the need for new nursing homes and seniors residences … (10 comments)
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kathy clulow: The Lucy Maude Montgomery Society of Ontario ... Christmas Sale ... " Step In Thyme" ... - 11/03/09 06:58 AM
" Step In Thyme" ... Christmas Sale
The Lucy Maude Montgomery Society of Ontario is holding a Christmas gift sale to supprt the work of the LMMSO Society.This is your opportunity to visit the manse while enjoying a drive in the country. Help support this worthwile project by purchasing; quality … (4 comments)
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kathy clulow: 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 … (4 comments)
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kathy clulow: 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 … (14 comments)
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kathy clulow: 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 … (0 comments)
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kathy clulow: 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 … (2 comments)
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kathy clulow: 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 … (4 comments)
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kathy clulow: 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 … (20 comments)
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kathy clulow: 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 … (2 comments)
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kathy clulow: 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 … (4 comments)
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kathy clulow: 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, … (8 comments)
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kathy clulow: 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 … (4 comments)
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kathy clulow: 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 … (16 comments)
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kathy clulow: 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 … (12 comments)
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kathy clulow: 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 … (14 comments)
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kathy clulow: 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 … (8 comments)
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kathy clulow: 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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