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NA2005 02 06.Pdf The Pickering 24 PAGES ✦ Pressrun 46,600 ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2005 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 LABOUR JOY READY TO ROCK TAX PAINS Membership has Pickering curler eyes Changes jolt its privileges Ontario title in Whitby horse operations Page 4 Page 17 Page 3 Durham Region earns Triple ‘A’ ITSY BITSY SPIDER CRAWLS INTO PICKERING credit rating DURHAM — The Region re- ceived another financial pat on the back this week after Moody’s Investors Services of New York gave the government a Triple ‘A ‘credit rating. Moody’s identified the Re- gion’s five-year financial plan, low debt burden, steadily grow- ing assessment base and expand- ing revenue base as major credit strengths. While praising the possible move to regional tran- sit, Moody’s did warn it could exert pressure on the Region’s fi- nances over the medium to long term. The credit rating helps reduce debenture debt borrowing costs for the Region and its munici- palities. A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo PICKERING — Sarah Fowler and Chris Lim, members of the First Highland Creek Venturers Company, check out the Chilean Rosehair tarantula that was the guest of honour Thursday night at the monthly meeting of the Pickering Naturalists. The creepy crawly critter was on display courtesy of the Toronto Zoo and members were treated to a night of common families of spiders. The naturalists meet on the first Thursday of each month at St. SUNROOMS • WINDOWS • DOORS Elizabeth Seton Catholic School in Pickering. WHY MOVE ? IMPROVE WITH Veridian getting smart in Pickering 905-686-2445 By Jennifer Stone “Smart Meters, combined with a Dec. 31, 2010. Mississauga; Hamilton Utilities Cor- Staff Writer proper pricing scheme, allow cus- The coalition of six will develop poration; Hydro Ottawa Limited; Blaisdale DURHAM — Veridian Connec- tomers to know when they are using strategies for the installation of the PowerStream Corporation, which MONTESSORI tions has joined a group to help de- power, and make decisions on en- meters and data management with- serves the Vaughan area; and the School liver Smart Meters to local electricity ergy usage based on that,” said Ve- in their service areas. Toronto Hydro Corporation. The six users. ridian president and CEO Michael So far, no information is available represent 1.65 million customers, or Best Private School Veridian, which delivers electric- Angemeer. on who will bear the cost of the in- more than 40 per cent of all electric- NEW Pre-Toddler Program ity to much of Durham Region, in- A pricing scheme would reward stallation, said Mr. Angemeer. ity customers in Ontario. ( 12 months - 18 months) cluding Bowmanville, Newcastle, usage during off-peak hours, he “There are a number of different Smart Metering could be valuable SPACES AVAILABLE IN AJAX & PICKERING Orono, Pickering, Ajax, and Ux- said. The Province has established proposals as far as what technology to consumers, said Mr. Angemeer. bridge, is part of a group of six of the a target of having 800,000 smart is to be used, and how it will be paid “I think, ultimately, it allows the Call Head Office 905-509-5005 12 mths - grade 8 province’s largest local distribution electricity meters installed by Dec. for,” he noted. consumer to have some degree of 5 Campuses in Durham www.blaisdale.com companies to help bring Smart Me- 31, 2007. All Ontario customers are The coalition also includes Ener- control over their electricity bill,” he ters to the marketplace. expected to have them in place by source Corporation, which serves said. P PAGE 2 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, FEBRUARY 6, 2005 durhamregion.com Super Bowl Special Pickering MPP Arthurs leading provincial eat in Wings $2 lb only Sports team sponsorships available. 527 Westney Rd. examination of small business relationships 905-428-8555 416-858-5223 PICKERING — Wayne Arthurs the Ontario Government Task out Ontario. meetings in five different com- is leading the Ontario govern- Force, which will see the Prov- The goal of the task force munities throughout the prov- NEWS ADVERTISER ment in its business homework. ince study methods for improv- is to identify the barriers that ince, including Ajax, is hoping The Ajax-Pickering-Uxbridge ing the relationship between the exist for small- and medium- to hear from various business MPP is chairing the recently government and small- and me- sized businesses when dealing organization representatives in formed Doing Business with dium-sized businesses through- with the government. an effort to improve ex- -"%2,%! As well, it will exam- isting policies. ine and improve the After each consulta- $%.4!,#%.42% Nominate a distinctive woman province’s procure- tion, the task force will ment policies for submit a report with WALK-IN HOURS these businesses. recommendations to Daily 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. DURHAM — Nominations are education and encouragement.) “The (task force) will be delivered to Gerry Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. now being accepted for the 23rd There’s no need to designate a not only help compa- Phillips, chairman of annual Women of Distinction category or field except for the nies learn more about the management board Awards by the YWCA of Durham. Young Women of Distinction existing procurement of cabinet. “Durham Region is the home Award. policies and process- The Ajax meeting is Wayne Arthurs of many committed and talented The winners will be honoured es, it will provide the Friday, Feb. 18, with AMBERLEA SHOPPING CENTRE women of all ages,” said Eva Mar- at a gala dinner on May 12 at the government with recommenda- location and time still to be de- ON WHITES RD. PICKERING tin Blythe, executive director of Deer Creek Golf and Banquet Fa- tions on how to improve the way termined. BETWEEN FINCH & HWY 401 the YWCA. “The YWCA Durham cility in Ajax. it does business with small- and “The government is holding • FREE 2nd Opinion Consultation is fortunate to be the sponsor of Honourary chairwoman this medium-sized companies on a these discussions to help find • Chemiclave Sterilization an event that showcases a group year is Joanne Burghardt, edi- go-forward basis,” said Mr. Ar- ways to access government pro- • Mercury Free White Fillings of these women each year.” tor-in-chief of Metroland Dur- thurs in a press release. curement policies.” said Mr. Ar- Gentle and Caring Treatment Nominations will be accepted ham newspapers and a previous The group, which plans to hold thurs. through March 31. Those nomi- Women of Distinction winner. nating candidates should con- Host for the evening will be Jenn centrate in detail on individual Jones, from Chex TV. achievements (at home, at work, Tickets until March 31 are $75. or in the community), contri- After that, they are $85. Proceeds butions to the well-being of the go to YWCA Durham programs. community, either locally or in Donations for a silent auction the world (socially, economically and raffle are being accepted. or culturally) and contributions To nominate a candidate or as role models to other women purchase tickets, call 905-723- (vision and pioneering spirit in 2538 ext. 207 or send an e-mail to the advancement of women, [email protected]. YOUR CARRIER IS PAID THROUGH COLLECTIONS! 100% is kept by the carrier as payment February 9-23 for their delivery. Be one of the first 500 people You could WIN a at 11am and 6 pm to receive your "Lucky Red Envelope". $ 1,000.00 Six $500 cash prizes to be won daily. Shopping Spree! Register at the Rapid Rewards Players Club for your You could also You RECEIVE “Lucky Red Envelope Card” win a for your chance to win. 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It’s just another way for the The Municipal Property Assess- government to drum up money from ment Corporation (MPAC) has been hard-working business owners,” said re-evaluating many equestrian estab- Mr. Desautels. “The tax increases lishments throughout the province, they’ve been issuing are 115- to 120- branding stables that provide board- per cent higher than they ever were ing and riding services to the pub- in the past. How is the everyday busi- lic as commercial properties. With ness owner, like myself, supposed to these inherited titles come new taxes, afford that — let alone the increases which will be shared by both the the consumer is bound to face?” business and consumer. The equestrian community points “The government has put absolute- to flaws in MPAC’s rules such as the ly no thought into this legislation,” exemption of therapeutic riding es- said Marc Desautels, owner of Dur- tablishments owned by non-profit or- Walter Passarella/ News Advertiser photo ham Equestrian Services and Custom ganizations from commercial taxes. Marc Desautels, of Custom Equine Services, is warning that the recent change in tax classification for farm Equine Services in Durham Region.
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