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  Have you registered your children for Summer Camp? Kathy tells us there are 20 camps run by the Township. If you add the various privately run camps there should be something for everyone this summer. remember to register early to ensure you get your choice of camps.   Living In Uxbridge - Town...

From The Tax Office - Your Taxes Are Due Property Taxes, Property Assessments, Income Taxes, Taxation and  spendthrift governments. It's that time of year once again when these words start to fill our minds with thoughts of politicians who just do not get it, Politicians who think the taxpayer is...

Responding to an Employment Opportunity Responding to an opportunity for short term census work led to a full time / part time work opportunity. Having worked for many years in the construction industry there were often times that I would be out of work for extended periods. Like many during thos...

Ontario Hydro Bill   Will It Be A  Break According to an article in the National Post the  Liberal Government in Ontario, in a bid to neutralize attacks by the opposition over increases in the cost of living, are expected to announce steps to lower home hydro bills later this week. Removal of the...

You and "YOUR" Property Tax Bill Your Assessment Notice May Have been In The Mail If you received one then there has been a change in the assessment of your property other than the increase due to the reassessment phase in process. But I Did Not Get A Notice Your Assessment will still be going up...

ALL ABOARD!!! The Recovery Train ALL ABOARD!!! Are You Tired of hearing all the bad news about the Real Estate Market. The Recovery Train is being side tracked by all the negative press. Here is an opportunity to talk and read about things that are happening, things that are going to help fuel Th...

Election 2010 Countdown - Will The Face Of Council Change on October 25th   IS IT TIME FOR A CHANGE It is possible that the face of council will change drastically this year with all wards being contested as are both the regional and mayors seat. It will be interesting to see how many of the old ...

Municipal Election 2010 - You might ask yourself is there a connection between my properties assessment for taxation and my right to vote? YES - The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) can have an Impact on Your Right To Vote? You may not be on the Voters List if you recently purchas...

  Have you recieved your mail in Ballot? You should have recieved them by the 12th of October. Kathy and I have not recieved our mail in ballots yet so today I am off to the Uxbridge Township Offices to see why not and to ensure that we are added to the Voters List and to pick up our ballots. Pro...

A reminder of the importance of having Smoke Alarms in your home. That irritating beep, beep, beep can save your life. Also a reminder to change the batteries in your smoke alarms.BEEP BEEP BEEP!!! A sound You Can Live With.  It's Fire Prevention Week October 3rd to 9th This Year's Theme Is   Smo...