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By Bill Rea There was a lot contained in the Provincial budget brought down Thursday by Finance Minister (and Vaughan - King - Aurora MPP) Greg Sorbara. But it was the announcement that the province would be doing away with pooling money from regions in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) to help finance social ... More ... Lake Simcoe is going to benefit from federal budget Lake Simcoe By Bill Rea Last Monday's federal budget proclaimed to have something for just about everyone, and that was enough to put smiles on the faces of local Conservative politicians. York - Simcoe MP Peter Van Loan was delighted with what Finance Minister Jim Flaherty came up with, especially in terms of the envir... More ... Make the microwave interior clean Baked-on food is unsightly when you open the door of your microwave oven, and according to a recent HomeMadeSimple.ca survey, ignoring it is common. There will come a time when enough is enough, so here's a quick tip solution. Wipe loose food particles away with a moist paper towel. Spray the in... More ... Tips to flip over: Ten easy ways to update your home for resale When looking to purchase a home, prospective buyers consider variety of factors, from a fair deal in a good neighbourhood to how the home will suit their particular lifestyle. "The key to selling your home is to make the purchaser wish they lived there," commented Jacqueline Glass, Torontobased i... More ...
Fixing up the house is always fun, whether you're freshening up your bedroom with a new coat of paint or installing brand-new windows in the kitchen. But the next time you're thinking about home improvement, consider going green. More ... Plan to be drawn up for Kettleby heritage designation By Bill Rea There's plenty of community support for applying a heritage designation to Kettleby, but number of local property owners don't want their lots included. Several of them made that very point last Monday night as Township council authorized the exercise to continue. More ... |
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