2,755 AFFORDABLE HOMES HAVE BEEN CREATED Courtesy of Barrie 360 NewsroomPublished: Apr 4th, 2023 The County of Simcoe announced it has topped housing targets, set out in the 10-Year Affordable Housing and Homelessness Prevention Strategy, a year ahead of schedule. Last Thursday, the news was revealed during a press conference at the county’s new Tiffin…
TAX ALERT | March 29, 2023 Authored by RSM Canada, COURTESY of NVS Corporation Key industry takeaways from the latest budget release Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland on March 28, 2023, tabled the 2023 Canada Federal Budget. Here are the implications of Budget 2023 across major industries, including key takeaways for middle market companies. Looking for more…
Trade Balance Narrows, and the Outlook for Trade is Uncertain Canadian Economics April 5, 2023 There is room for improvement when it comes to Canada’s global competitiveness. The federal budget 2023 touches on improving supply chain resiliency and reducing dependencies on China and other authoritarian regimes. Quick take • 3-min readDavid Ristovski An Uptick in…
CRITICS HAVE LONG CALLED FOR RENT CONTROL IN THE PROVINCE, BUT THE GOVERNMENT HAS NOT SAID IT WILL DO SO Courtesy of Barrie 360 and Canadian PressPublished: Apr 5th, 2023 By Liam Casey Renters will have new protections against so-called renovictions, Ontario’s housing minister said Wednesday. Steve Clark said the government is proposing changes that include…
CREWS HAVE FILLED OVER 3,600 POTHOLES [where to report potholes below] Courtesy of Barrie 360: ReleasePublished: Apr 6th, 2023 Facebook Twitter News release from City of Barrie Spring has arrived, and city crews are busy filling potholes. Potholes usually occur in the spring when frost develops and snow is melting, and typically develop on the side…
MARCH MARKED THE FOURTH CONSECUTIVE MONTH THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE HAS HELD AT FIVE PER CENT Courtesy of Barrie 360 and Canadian PressPublished: Apr 6th, 2023 Ottawa The Canadian economy added 35,000 jobs last month, while the unemployment rate held steady at five per cent. Statistics Canada said Thursday the job gains were made primarily in…
Courtesy of Barrie 360 and Canadian PressPublished: Apr 6th, 2023 Ontario’s chief medical officer of health says people who are at greater risk of severe COVID-19 infection should get their next vaccine booster shot this spring. Dr. Kieran Moore says high-risk individuals include anyone age 65 and older, pregnant women and people living in senior…
MANY THINK ROBOT WAITERS ARE THE SOLUTION TO THE INDUSTRY’S LABOR SHORTAGES Courtesy of Barrie 360 and Canadian PressPublished: Apr 6th, 2023 By Dee-ann Durbin in Madison Heights for The Associated Press You may have already seen them in restaurants: waist-high machines that can greet guests, lead them to their tables, deliver food and drinks and ferry dirty…
TRIPLE THREAT THIS WEEKEND WITH CLOSURES FRIDAY, SUNDAY AND MONDAY Courtesy of Barrie 360 – Dan BlakeleyPublished: Apr 5th, 2023 As Easter weekend approaches, chances are you want to know what’s open and closed so that you can plan accordingly. Below is a list of common businesses and services people ask about. But first, when…
THE REPORT RECOMMENDS BOOSTING SEATING CAPACITY AND IMPROVING FACILITIES AVAILABLE TO THE BARRIE COLTS Courtesy Barrie 360: Ian MacLennanPublished: Mar 30th, 2023 A report by Tourism Barrie is recommending more seating, a new plaza and food court area and new team facilities as part of a $40.8 million expansion of Sadlon Arena. The report presented…