The Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) promises to have wide-ranging effects on small businesses. The…
Business
On the web: Dead Links
Dead links – everybody hates them. Especially if you get that awful generic 404 Page Error…
Milestones
90TH ANNIVERSARY – Congratulations to Farnworth Memorials on their 90th year of creating…
Minister outlines plan for jobs, growth in Southern Ontario
Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario)…
Russells reopening as a market on Sept. 10
The Fergus Area Community Enterprise (face) group has announce that the town will very soon be home…
Car dealer settles lawsuit; gets back its GM dealership status
Robinson Pontiac Buick GMC is now firmly back in the General Motors fold with its dealership…
Majority in Ontario support wind energy – says industry – paid poll
A new Ipsos Reid poll commissioned by the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) finds that…
Chartered accountants explain how HST can affect business people
The HST is now a reality. “Under the HST, some items are subject to additional tax, while…
Majority of Canadians have paid bills late – with consequences
Have you ever forgotten to pay a bill on time, missed the due date, or misplaced a bill? …
Latams sell villages Foodland
Mark Latam says it was time for a change, but stressed he is not retiring. With six kids aged…
Long-time Drayton garage sold
For over 60 years Lambert’s Garage has served the automotive repair needs of the local…
Business News
70th Anniversary – Congratulations to Ted and Mike Woods, on the 70th Anniversary of…
On the web: Ditched domain name trouble
You know that domain names have to be chosen carefully. Especially if this will be your official…
Kurtz Trucking is recognized for safety record
Brian Kurtz Trucking Limited has been recognized as the safest “small” carrier in North…
Guardian permanently closes Erin fibreglass plant
Guardian Industries has decided to permanently close the fibreglass plant here, ending a three-year…