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Are You Suffering From Tax Shock Whew! Done for another year, all the receipts have been collected, tax slips organized and all in the hands of your friendly tax return preparer. All that is left to do is write the cheque and make sure it gets posted in time. More Tax Pain Unfortunately some may ...

Determined - Dedicated - Committed - One Voice I've always maintained that one voice can and does make a difference but when that One Voice was that of a determined, dedicated, committed Sarah Pratt council had to take notice. Concerned about the possible loss of the play park in her neighbourhoo...

Usage Based Billing Not Just A Canadian Issues   Like it or not Usage Based Billing (UBB) is coming as Netflix Pushes Congress On Data Caps, Last Mile Fees .... follow the link to follow the debate A Canadian group is trying to make UBB a 2011 Federal Election Issues - 1785+ % Monthly Increase Un...

My Brother Is My Brother-In-Law   What a strange statement you might say, but not really I would reply. You see my "brother" is my "brother-in-law".   A Little history I grew up in a middle class family of five boys, Mom was a stay at home mom and Dad worked full time for the same company for mos...

Have Your Say On The Potential Closing Of 4 Local Play Parks   Local community parks play a role in every community. They help to define the community.  They are one piece of the pie that is taken under consideration when a potential buyer is looking to purchase a home in the community. They are...