7.9 per cent hike in water and sewer rates
Big hikes every year through 2013
AJ Groen / Metroland File
Homeowners face a 7.9% increase in sewer and water rates, the first of many hikes in years to come.
By Reka Szekely - Dec 04, 2008 - 04:30 PM
DURHAM -- Durham residents are facing a 7.9-per cent hike on their water and sewer rates come January. This average is a combination of an 8.6 per cent increase on water bills and 7.1 per cent on sewers. The Region estimates the average residential customer, who uses 273 ...
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Will government come to the rescue?
By Melissa Mancini - Dec 05, 2008 - 04:30 AM
DURHAM -- It's a manufacturing waiting game. Many are wondering what, if anything, General Motors, Ford and Chrysler will get from the Conservative federal government and the Liberal provincial ...
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Canadian sales figures stronger than U.S.
By Reka Szekely - Dec 05, 2008 - 04:30 AM
DURHAM -- Despite strong sales this year, Canadian auto dealers are starting to feel the pressure from tough economic times. "It's kind of a paradox in Canada," said Michael Hatch, chief ...
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Catholic board makes agreements
DURHAM -- The Catholic board's secondary and elementary teachers, and Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) workers, have new contracts....
Adventure is out, safe is in
That mad rush of concerts at the Regent and the GM Centre of last month has died down for the time being with few listed for the next couple of weeks ...
It's a busy time for Clarington band
DURHAM -- The Clarington Concert Band is one busy group this month. The band has several concerts lined up in celebration of the Christmas season and ...
Ottawa fiddles, the economy burns
There's a parallel between what's going on in Ottawa and the old parable -- while Rome burned, Nero fiddled. The economy's in the sewer, ...
Generals bounce Bulls
OSHAWA -- Perhaps keeping John Tavares around wouldn’t be such a bad idea.Tavares, with trade rumours swirling around him, had a goal and three ...
Pereyma Patriots are talking proud
OSHAWA -- It's more than the looming holiday break that has students smiling these days at Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary School. The ...
Gators tamed in Metro Bowl final
TORONTO -- The Wilson Gators knew what they were getting themselves into Wednesday night. Making their first ever appearance in the Metro Bowl ...
Will government come to the rescue?
DURHAM -- It's a manufacturing waiting game. Many are wondering what, if anything, General Motors, Ford and Chrysler will get from the Conservative ...