New credit card transaction fees now allowed
A recent court decision has led to rule changes now allowing merchants to charge transactions fees for customers who pay by credit card. The...
Happy Earth Day Earthlings!
Please forgive me. It wasn't my intention to write another editorial about sustainability, but tomorrow is Earth Day, and I just couldn't help myself.
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Health Minister responds to Optometrists’ strike threat
Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, issued the following statement regarding the upcoming job action by the Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO)...
Steve Clark resigns from Cabinet
In the wake of two official reports which found he had failed in his responsibilities as Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Steve Clark...
Group applauds Ontario Private Member’s Bill against negative stereotypes
March 21 marked Down Syndrome Day both Internationally as well as in Ontario. In 2016, the Ontario legislature passed the Down Syndrome Day Act...
An urgent letter to the Government of Canada
We have very a serious situation in this country. Google and Facebook, two of the richest companies in history, control the onramp to the...
Farm severance off the table
by Nelson Zandbergen
courtesy of Farmers Forum
The Ford government has pulled the plug on a controversial proposal that would have permitted some farmers to convert...
It’s a small world after all
Who would have thought that the response to having viable vaccines against covid-19 could be a source of discord and introduce a new form...
Ontario funding broadband for public libraries
The Ontario government is investing more than $4.8 million to upgrade broadband at public libraries in unserved and underserved communities. By investing in improved...
Know the 1 10 1 Rule
On February 18, Ontario Provincial Police's East Region Snowmobile, ATV and Vessel Enforcement (SAVE) Unit alongside Smith Falls Police and other emergency services attended...