On April 27, the provincial government released its Framework for Reopening our Province, an outline of how the government will begin to relax emergency orders that have been in place … Continue reading Plans to reopen Ontario are in the works
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Focus on recovering is stronger than ever
By Pauline Kerr We have been living with COVID-19 for six weeks, now, and cracks are starting to show – not necessarily a bad thing. Initially, we focused on the … Continue reading Focus on recovering is stronger than ever
Hockey continues to update the rules
By Doug Kennedy The Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) has come a long way with its overtime rules over the years. There were a lot of heated discussions at annual … Continue reading Hockey continues to update the rules
NFL draft a big hit for sports fans
By Doug Kennedy It lasted three days, Thursday and Friday nights and finishing on Saturday afternoon. A couple of Canadians went in the first three rounds, which is good. Wide … Continue reading NFL draft a big hit for sports fans
There are worse things than COVID-19
By Pauline Kerr There are people who remain oblivious to the dangers of the COVID-19 pandemic. Most of us have heard statements such as, “The media is blowing this thing … Continue reading There are worse things than COVID-19
Life less taxing for frontline healthcare workers
By Tammy Schneider Members of the Ontario CPA (Certified Professional Accountants) Association are doing their part to help front line healthcare workers during the pandemic. The association has launched an … Continue reading Life less taxing for frontline healthcare workers
Huron-Kinloss to waive property tax penalities until Sept. 1
Pauline Kerr Huron-Kinloss council voted in favour of waiving penalties on “general receivables and the 2020 interim tax installments until Sept. 1 … and to extend the due date for … Continue reading Huron-Kinloss to waive property tax penalities until Sept. 1
Municipality offers relief to taxpayers
On April 14, the Municipality of Kincardine announced financial measures to help ease the economic impact to taxpayers for the June 1 and September 1 tax installment dates. The Municipality … Continue reading Municipality offers relief to taxpayers
Changes needed in long-term care facilities
By Pauline Kerr Nursing home residents, along with other vulnerable people who live in group settings, and the staff at those facilities, have become canaries in the bottom of the … Continue reading Changes needed in long-term care facilities
#KincardineStrong creates a positive force in stressful times
By Tammy Schneider A social media group on Facebook, #KincardineStrong, is bringing people together at a time when physical distancing and self-isolation caused by COVID-19 is keeping them apart. The … Continue reading #KincardineStrong creates a positive force in stressful times