1.1 billion people at risk of hearing loss
Press release: WHO highlights serious threat posed by exposure to recreational noise.: 27 February 2015, Geneva - Some 1.1 billion teenagers and young adults are at risk of hearing loss due to the unsafe...
Payphones in the Canadian communication system
February 26, 2015 – Ottawa–Gatineau – Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) - The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) today released the results of its fact-finding process on the role of payphones in...
Protect Yourself from Fraud During Tax Filing Season
Minister Findlay highlights resources for recognizing and reporting fraud during Fraud Prevention Month: The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C., M.P., Minister of National Revenue, is kicking off Fraud Prevention Month (FPM) by reminding...
Impaired Driving in Canada
Ontario, Canada has extremely strict laws for drinking and driving offences especially for impaired driving, Over ’80 and impaired care or control. A driver taken in for a trial of impaired driving might have...
Sauna Heaters- Ideal Way to Move Towards a Healthy Life
Dream Sauna has been working for the Canadian residents since a long time and they have managed to produce high quality sauna heater for different needs of the users. Whether they are in search...
Toronto Real Estate Agent Talks about Closing Costs
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve talked to the first-time homebuyers and saw that they didn’t have clear ideas about the actual amount of money they had to pay by the closing...
Nine Reasons to Own a House
People don’t have enough knowledge about where to buy a new home or why should they make up their mind to have one. Some are confused of what to do while some intelligent individuals...
Protecting your home computer network
Scott Jones is the Director General of Cyber Defence at the Communications Security Establishment (CSE). CSE provides advice, guidance and services to help protect government networks and electronic information. The Cyber Defence branch at...
Your Guide to the Employment Standards Act
This guide is provided for your information and convenience only. It is not a legal document. For complete information, refer to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 and its regulations.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Posting Information:...
Time Limit for Wage Recovery
Protections for Vulnerable Workers Now in Effect: There is no longer a ceiling on the amount Ontarians can claim for wages owed. Employees also now have up two years to recover those wages, under...
Visit Italy and Improve Your Health … and Kill Two Birds With One Stone
There is a beautiful town in Tuscany known as Montecatini Terme, and it is well known for the mineral water springs that naturally rise out of the ground. These natural springs have powerful healing...
Caribbean Travelers – Beware of Chikungunya Virus
Travelling to the Caribbean? If you don’t want to come back home with an undesirable souvenir, read this important information about mosquito-borne chikungunya virus.
Thousands of Caribbean vacationers and tens of people in Florida have...
Home care in Ontario
Home care services help people maintain their health and independence at home. Many of these services are funded by the Ontario government.
For many people, a time comes when they need help to keep living...
Reducing Wait Times for Home Care Services
February 4, 2015 - Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care - Ontario Putting Patients First by Investing in Better Home and Community Care: Ontario is helping more people receive faster access to quality home...
Ontario Launches Updated Plan for Health Care
Action Plan for Health Care to Improve the Health Care Experience: Ontario is introducing the next phase of transformation to the province's health care system to improve results for patients and support the needs...
Being a Caregiver
As a caregiver, you may be eligible for various forms of assistance from the Government of Canada. Service Canada offers the following information to help you prepare for this role.
Apply for Employment Insurance Compassionate...
Ontario Senior Homeowners’ Property Tax Grant
This grant helps seniors with the cost of their property taxes.
How much money could I receive?
You could get up to $500 each year. (You can use the online calculator to see how much money...
Financial Programs for Seniors
Old Age Security (OAS)
Old Age Security (OAS) pension is based on age, legal status and years of residence in Canada after the age of 18. There are 2 types - a full and partial...
Family Caregiver Tax Credit Amount (FCA)
For 2014 and subsequent years, if you have a dependant with an impairment in physical or mental functions, you may be eligible to claim an additional amount of $2,058 for one or more of...
Overview of Sauna Heaters and Their Importance
If you are looking for the trusted manufacturers of sauna heaters, no one will be better than Dream Sauna as they have been in the industry for a long time and are capable of...
Mortgage Services for the First Time Home Buyers
Being a first time buyer, if you don’t have enough knowledge of what to do and where to start from, then you are at the right place. Are you short in cash or want...
CASL Requirements for Installing Computer Programs
Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) Requirements for Installing Computer Programs - If your business installs software or computer programs on other people's computer systems, you must comply with new requirements as of January 15, 2015....
Joint Bank Accounts
Financial institutions such as banks, credit unions and trust companies may offer customers the option to set up a joint account. When the phrase “joint bank account” or “joint account” is used in this...
Powers of Attorney
Many Canadians are concerned about how to manage their money, property, and finances as they age or as life changes take place. They may worry about what will happen if they become unable to...
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Victorian Christmas in Black Creek Pioneer Village
One night, after watching one of my favourite Christmas movies, “A Christmas Carol” based on the novel by Charles Dickens, I incredibly wanted to...
