What changes to the global economy mean to you
by Graham Barber
      The Vault The rise of China and India as economic powerhouses has been one of the big stories in the past few years. Canadians have experienced first-hand some of the effects of these global changes - from lower prices for imported goods, to increased competition for our manufacturers to stron...
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Insurance Corner: Insuring your cottage
by Martha Marton
      If you can obtain insurance coverage for your cottage with the same insurer as your home insurance, is almost certainly the best deal. Stand alone coverage is much more costly and bundling the coverage with your primary home policy can generally get you better coverage at a more reasonable rate.
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Health unit's tobacco team celebrates World No Tobacco Day
      SIMCOE MUSKOKA - A year down the road, the Smoke-Free Ontario Act is proving its worth, say tobacco control officials with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. The act came into effect on World No Tobacco Day, May 31, 2006. As that important international day approaches again, the health uni...
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Defibrillators in schools
      The Board approved that the Simcoe County District School Board enter into an agreement with the Simcoe County Paramedics Services to implement a PAD program in our 16 secondary schools and up to one pilot elementary school per area, beginning September 2007.
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