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How to support local businesses during mandatory restrictions
The outbreak of the Covid-19 throughout Canada in March 2020 transformed lives in ways many might never have imagined possible. Social...
Colleen Green
Jan 28, 20212 min read
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How your taxes could be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
(NC) This year’s tax season is unique and could also be very confusing, especially with several measures introduced by the government to...
Colleen Green
Jan 28, 20212 min read
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Covid-19 benefits and your taxes
(NC) It’s been a challenging year, with the government providing financial support to many Canadians during the pandemic. As you prepare...
Colleen Green
Jan 28, 20211 min read
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Tips for Business Leaders to Start the Year off Right
LEON GOREN, PEO Leadership As a new year gets underway, many business leaders are pondering what lies ahead in the upcoming year. The...
Colleen Green
Jan 28, 20214 min read
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With baking and investing, the right mix is key
(NC) What does a festive delicacy like fruitcake have in common with investing? More than you might think, according to RBC Direct...
Colleen Green
Jan 21, 20212 min read
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Your financial goals may have changed – here’s how to reach them
(NC) During this trying time, your financial priorities may have changed. This could be an opportunity to reassess your financial goals...
Colleen Green
Jan 21, 20211 min read
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Kawartha Lakes passes 2021 capital budget
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: City of Kawartha Lakes council has passed the 2021 tax...
Colleen Green
Dec 10, 20201 min read
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How small businesses can plan for financial uncertainty
The uncertainty wrought by the pandemic has affected people from all walks of life. In the winter of 2019-20, the outbreak of the novel...
Colleen Green
Nov 26, 20202 min read
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Mayor suggests Kawartha Lakes create tax rebate for ratepayers with 2019 surplus
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: City of Kawartha Lakes Mayor Andy Letham has proposed...
Colleen Green
Oct 15, 20202 min read
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Province invests in local employment programs
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Colleen Green
Jul 23, 20202 min read
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Kawartha Lakes among municipalities calling for funding from federal, provincial governments
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes is one of a number of...
Colleen Green
Jul 16, 20202 min read
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Government providing loans to struggling small and medium-sized businesses
The government of Ontario is providing up to $10 million to Indigenous-owned small and medium sized businesses, to help them with much...
Colleen Green
Jul 2, 20202 min read
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Kawartha Lakes expects $3.2 million revenue loss
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: City of Kawartha Lakes CAO Ron Taylor provided...
Colleen Green
Jun 4, 20202 min read
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New program to help struggling Brock Township businesses
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard BROCK: The Township of Brock has made a decision to help out some of...
Colleen Green
Jun 4, 20202 min read
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Durham Economic Task Force mobilizes to support Durham Region businesses
The Durham Economic Task Force (DETF) was formed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to provide support to local businesses. It is...
Colleen Green
May 28, 20201 min read
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CEBA loan criteria change could increase farm eligibility
The federal government is tweaking the eligibility criteria to help more businesses access the $40,000 interest-free Canada Emergency...
Colleen Green
May 28, 20202 min read
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Kawartha Lakes financial situation ‘stable’ during pandemic
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Colleen Green
May 21, 20201 min read
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Kawartha Lakes and Brock Township navigating new COVID-19 financial situation
DAN CEARNS Local Journalism Initiative Reporter KAWARTHA LAKES/BROCK: Municipalities in Ontario are continuing to do what they can to...
Colleen Green
Apr 23, 20202 min read
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A Guide for Direct Sales to Consumers during COVID-19 and Beyond
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Colleen Green
Apr 23, 20203 min read
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Ontario plans for Economic Recovery
The Ontario government has launched a new Ontario Jobs and Recovery Committee which will focus on getting businesses up and running and...
Colleen Green
Apr 16, 20203 min read
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