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ONTARIO: Marketing program aims to attract more youth to skilled trades

Videos to run online, in movie theaters across province The province has launched a flashy new marketing campaign designed to entice young workers into the trades. ‘Find a Career You Wouldn’t Trade’ comprises a series of videos highlighting various trades – including pipefitter and industrial technician – which will be run digitally, in movie theatres, […]

‘Under so much fiscal pressure’: Barrie councillors near approval of 3.05 per cent property tax bump

NEWS 11:30 PM by Chris Simon  Barrie Advance The average home assessed at $351,368 will pay an additional $126 in property taxes next year And up it goes. Barrie’s general committee passed a 3.05 per cent property tax increase –– or $126 for an average home assessed at $351,368 –– as part of draft 2020 budget deliberations Dec. 2. […]

ACE HOUSING AWARDS

On Friday, November 22nd, 2019 The Simcoe County Home Builders’ Association held their 9th Annual Awards of Creative Excellence & Presidents Gala! The theme was “A Night In Paris”  This is where we recognize excellence & honour creativity, innovation and design in new home construction & renovations! There were 60 submissions & competition was fierce. […]