The President of the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce says Doug Ford’s reopening announcement Thursday is a step forward but is disappointed the province didn’t take a regional approach to reopen the province s economy.
WINDSOR, ONT. The Windsor-Essex region is included in a province-wide COVID-19 rapid screening initiative for small and medium-sized businesses. Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade Vic Fedeli made the announcement Friday morning on behalf of the Ontario government, in partnership with the federal government and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. The COVID-19 Rapid Screening Initiative will provide free rapid antigen tests for employees of small and medium-sized businesses through participating local chambers of commerce and other organizations. Officials say the program will screen for asymptomatic cases of COVID-19 in the workplace that might otherwise be missed, in an effort to keep workers and their families safe and businesses open.
Author of the article: Brian Cross
Publishing date: Apr 29, 2021 • 3 hours ago • 4 minute read • Homes in east Windsor are shown on Thursday, April 29, 2021. What was touted as a tax freeze at budget time turns out to be a 2.4 per cent tax increase for residential taxpayers and a decrease in the 6 per cent range for commercial and industrial properties. Photo by Dan Janisse /Windsor Star
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What was touted as a tax freeze at budget time turns out to be a 2.4 per cent tax increase for residential taxpayers and a decrease in the six per cent range for commercial and industrial properties.
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“It’s about survival for many of us now.”
Peter said the financial and mental toll of a third lockdown has been the tipping point for many of his colleagues in barbering who hadn’t previously participated in the underground economy.
As soon as the rumour of a third shutdown came, my phone began going insane.
His clientele ranges from health-care professionals to factory workers to legal/law enforcement professionals.
Peter admitted he was nervous performing his first illicit haircut just before Christmas and disguised himself as a repairman.
“I resisted all the requests for a long time, but a lot of people were in a bad place mentally,” he said. “It wasn’t so much a haircut. Many of them just needed to see someone. It’s amazing what people will tell their barbers.
Author of the article: Dave Waddell
Publishing date: Apr 21, 2021 • 1 hour ago • 3 minute read • Minister of Middle Class Prosperity and Associate Finance Minister Mona Fortier spoke Wednesday with members of the local chamber of commerce about the 2021 federal budget. This is a file photo from Jan. 14, 2020. Photo by Dax Melmer /Windsor Star
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Liberal Minister of Middle Class Prosperity and Associate Finance Minister Mona Fortier says the federal government’s proposed national child-care program would save the average local family $434 per month starting next year.
That’s as long as a deal is reached with the province on implementation.
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