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Performing Home Inspections in
Kitchener,Waterloo,Guelph, Cambridge, Milton,
Mississauga, Brampton, Woodstock and nearby
Phone: (519) 888-0852
Providing people with knowledge of a safe, dry, warm and GREEN home.
Performing Home Inspections in
Kitchener,Waterloo,Guelph, Cambridge, Milton,
Mississauga, Brampton, Woodstock and nearby
Phone: (519) 888-0852
NewsBoard must be ready for scrutiny - London Free PressBoard must be ready for scrutiny London Free Press By Marilyn Lincoln, Special to QMI Agency Q: I have been informed that only motions that are seconded need to be recorded in the minutes of the board meeting. Is this correct and do the owners have free access to those minutes? Honest Lawyer ponders liquor licence restrictions - Waterloo RecordHonest Lawyer ponders liquor licence restrictions Waterloo Record KITCHENER — The head of The Honest Lawyer chain of restaurant-pubs is confident city councillors will not impose restrictions on the liquor licence for the new operation at 305 King St. W. in downtown Kitchener. That condition applies to the patio ... The puck stops here - Waterloo RecordThe puck stops here Waterloo Record The Kitchener Rangers have a separate display (featuring sweaters, gloves, helmets, sticks, masks, photos, programs and schedules). Gallery goers can listen to St. Jacobs native Darryl Sittler recall his historic 10-point game against the Boston Bruins ... and more » Local Lutherans support training, give hope to Palestinian youth - Waterloo RecordLocal Lutherans support training, give hope to Palestinian youth Waterloo Record By Liz Monteiro, Record staff Training Yousef Shalian, director of the Lutheran World Federation's vocational training program in Jerusalem and the West Bank, recently spoke to Lutherans in Waterloo Region. WATERLOO — Local Lutherans are making a ... Video store membership no longer has its privileges - Guelph MercuryVideo store membership no longer has its privileges Guelph Mercury ... bin on our kitchen counter that's always an overflowing trove of such once-vital items in our lives. Phil Andrews is managing editor of the Guelph Mercury. His column appears Saturdays. He can be reached at 519-823-6050 or pandrews@guelphmercury.com. Books for young children - Guelph MercuryBooks for young children Guelph Mercury ... comes to life thanks to the unique blend of stamped knitting patterns and artwork by Niagara-born illustrator Jon Klassen. For ages four to seven. Brenda Hoerle is an arts and life copy editor with the Waterloo Region Record and the Guelph Mercury. and more » Flash from the Past: Clever entrepreneur set up Daisy Canada in Preston - Guelph MercuryFlash from the Past: Clever entrepreneur set up Daisy Canada in Preston Guelph Mercury By Jon Fear, Record staff What Canadian boy growing up in the 1960s didn't want a Daisy air gun — or at least want to try one? And if they looked closely at ads for the Daisy Manufacturing Co., they would see the firm had a Canadian plant in Preston, ... and more » In the garden: Growing 'in the zone' is only a guideline - Guelph MercuryIn the garden: Growing 'in the zone' is only a guideline Guelph Mercury To the south is zone 5b, which includes Cambridge, and to the north is 5a, taking in Guelph. Just north of Fergus it switches to the cooler zone 4b. Hardiness zones, however, are only lines on a map and don't allow for variations such as cities being ... and more » There is no honour in murder - Guelph MercuryThere is no honour in murder Guelph Mercury Thou shalt not murder is a universal prohibition. There is no honour in it. Rob O'Flanagan is a Mercury staff writer. His Free Form column appears Saturdays. He can be reached at roflanagan@guelphmercury.com. and more » Guelph Coun. Laidlaw says the wrong things for the right reasons - Guelph MercuryGuelph Coun. Laidlaw says the wrong things for the right reasons Guelph Mercury ... have caused much more discussion about the idling bylaw than such a routine council vote might otherwise have attracted. Scott Tracey is a Mercury staff writer. His Jury of One column appears Fridays. He can be reached at stracey@guelphmercury.com. Man guilty of $15M source code theft - Waterloo RecordMan guilty of $15M source code theft Waterloo Record KITCHENER — A former employee at a high-tech company was found guilty Thursday of stealing the key to its only product — computer source code worth an estimated $15 million. The verdict against Roman Cisar, 50, came after a long, drawn-out trial that ... McGuinty helps celebrate growth at Tannery building in Kitchener - Waterloo RecordMcGuinty helps celebrate growth at Tannery building in Kitchener Waterloo Record By Rose Simone, Record staff Premier visits Hub Premier Dalton McGuinty and Charles Fraresso of Christie Digital Systems stand in the 3-D virtual environment at the Communitech Hub on Thursday. KITCHENER — The technology sector in Waterloo Region ... and more » Famous Carnegie jazz concert comes to Registry - Waterloo RecordFamous Carnegie jazz concert comes to Registry Waterloo Record KITCHENER — For a couple of hours tonight, The Registry Theatre will sound like Carnegie Hall in 1963 when Dave Brubeck gave one of the most famous concerts in modern jazz history. One of Canada's top jazz pianists, Bernie Senensky, will lead a ... Prepare for closing costs when buying a home - Orangeville CitizenPrepare for closing costs when buying a home Orangeville Citizen To understand what extra fees you will need to pay, here is a list of some of the major closing costs courtesy of the Ontario Real Estate Association and your local Realtor. Mortgage lenders usually loan a percentage of the home's purchase price or the ... and more » Categories: real estate and construction
Lower water rate increases on the horizon
By DAN PELTON Staff Reporter
In 2012, the average consumer in Orangeville will face an 8.2 per cent increase in their water and wastewater rates, meaning rates have increased almost 25 per cent over the last three years. What should provide a modicum of relief is that future increases likely won’t be that steep. Garbage bags, collection frequency pose issues for County
By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter
It’s generally agreed that the county takeover of garbage collection in 2013 will effect a savings to Dufferin taxpayers, but there might be some wrinkles remaining to iron out. Police had easy trail to follow in catching fraudster - Waterloo RecordPolice had easy trail to follow in catching fraudster Waterloo Record By Dianne Wood Record staff KITCHENER — There was no way Mark Cipparone was going to get away with this scam, his lawyer said Wednesday. James Marentette was talking about Cipparone's scheme to rip off people wanting to rent apartments at the Kaufman ... Cambridge says it's not at fault for sewage spill into six homes - Waterloo RecordCambridge says it's not at fault for sewage spill into six homes Waterloo Record By Kevin Swayze, Record staff Backup Mona Ghaenizadeh with rubble in her basement from a clean up following a sewer backup. CAMBRIDGE — The city says it did nothing wrong to cause a Dec. 12 sewage backup into six homes and a church in Preston Heights. and more »  |