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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, March 21,1990 3 Lions Club Learns Details of Proposed GST Durham MP Ross Stevenson is welcomed to the Newcastle Lions Glub by Club President Ron Locke. Canada's controversial new Goods and Services Tax was the topic discussed by Mr. Stevenson during a speech to the club on March 14. by Lisa C. Brown "Five years from now, Canada will be ahead of the game." That's how Durham MP Ross Stevenson describes the impact of the federal Goods and Services Tax . (GST) on the national econo- , my. Mr. Stevenson was speaking speaking to Newcastle Lions Club members and guests last Wednesday, March 14, at Van Belle I Floral Shoppes ...much more than a flower store! 14 STORES . .«ghwyNo.2- • King St W., Oshtws f-,- ■ SlmcoiSUt, Oshâw» ■ 100 DunduSt W., Whitby Trademark* ot Van BaH»Qênfmt Ltd. the Newcastle Community Hall. In his remarks, the MP gave a brief outline of the proposed GST. He explained that the current federal tax system involves a hidden tax of approximately approximately 13.5 per cent. But no one's really sure exactly exactly how much hidden tax is involved. As Mr. Stevenson Stevenson says, "(You) have no idea whether you're paying 13 per cent, 24 per cent or 50 per cent. You really don't know and neither does the government." The GST, on the other hand, would involve removing removing this hidden tax and replacing replacing it with a proposed seven per cent tax on the sale of most goods and services services in Canada. In reference to the current current tax system, Mr. Stevenson Stevenson says that up until now, "nobody has had the political political guts to attack it." He feels that the GST is neces- HOME RENOVATIONS Custom Kitchens • Pine, Oak, Euro style Priced for all lifestyles Custom Installations 5 Points Mall A'lfc 07TT Taunton Rd. 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In the real estate market, he said "the first six months of '91 will be weak and then.business as usual." For the lourist industry, the slowdown may last a little little longer. "The first year , of the GST will hurt it; the second second will get a little better; and by the third year they will be 'way ahead, said Mr. Stevenson. However, not everyone in the audience was as optimistic optimistic as the guest speaker about Canada's new tax. George Rickard, a Lions Club member, said he feels that the "tax will put a real slowdown on the economy." Don Hemsley, a guest at last week's meeting, remarked remarked that the GST is such a complex issue that meetings like this are necessary necessary to get the facts straight. Tidbits from Around the Region AJAX - A 58-year-old man died as a result of a fire in his residence at 96 Emperor Street in Ajax last Friday night. Neighbours spotted "smoke coming from the residence residence and called the Ajax Fire Department. Once the flames were extinguished, John Flood was found on the floor of one of the bedrooms. He was taken to Ajax Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Damage to the residence and contents is extensive, Durham Regional Regional Police report. The suspected cause of death is smoke inhalation. The fire is under investigation although although police say foul play is not suspected. OSHAWA - A number of ampules of the drug "Xylo- caine" were stolen on March 18 from the emergency department of the Oshawa General Hospital. Durham Regional Police warn that if the drug is injected in even small amounts, convulsions or death could occur. The drug was taken from the emergency department of the hospital and is used to treat cardiac patients. The ampules are labelled with the name of the drug and police are asking anyone who might find the ampules ampules to call the police. OSHAWA - There is something in the air at an office building in downtown Oshawa. It seems workers in this tower are suffering from sore throats, nausea, headaches and coughs when they are in the building but find their symptoms clear up when they leave. Two of the building's tenants moved their employees out because of the illnesses. It is not known what has been causing the symptoms. BEAVERTON - An ice jam at the mouth of the Beaverton Beaverton River caused flooding and the evacuation of a number of homeowners last week. The ice tore into boathouses and backed up water and melting snow. Estimates of the damage rang in at $1 million. At one point last week, the water level had risen 18 feet above its normal height. By the end of last week, residents residents were returning to their houses to. clean up after the the jam had been cleared by digging and blasting. Open House for Highway Plans An Open House is to be held next month in order to explain plans for development development along the Highway Two corridor between Cen- trefield Dr. and Townline Rd. A study of the Highway Two right-of-way in west Courtice was first released last July. It indicates where facilities facilities such as parks, commercial commercial development, and medium-density medium-density residential dwellings could be located along this stretch of highway. highway. A report from the Town of Newcastle's planning department department notes that some refinements have been made . 'and i further details have 1 / been provided since, the; release release of the study lasc year. The planning staff added in their report that the intersection intersection of Highway Two and Varcoe Rd/Darungton Blvd. would remain the primary primary focal point of activity and architectural interest. In a recommendation to the Town's general purpose committee on Monday, planning planning staff suggested that an evening public Open House take place at Courtice Secondary Secondary School on April 11. This would be followed by a public meeting at the general general purpose and administration administration committee on May 7. The committee recommended recommended Monday that the public meetings be held in order to consider the latest draft of the Highway Two plans? - *,, Thèir iretornmendation goes .to Towd! Council-jar approval approval on March 26. Bruce Wilson D.D.S., Dentist wishes to announce the opening of his office for the practice of dentistry at 118 King St. W., Newcastle, Ont. LOA 1HO I By Appointment Phone 987-2155 DURHAM THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM PUBLIC NOTICE Take notice that the Regional Planning Committee will consider AN APPLICATION TO AMEND THE DURHAM REGIONAL OFFICIAL OFFICIAL PLAN, OFFICIAL PLAN OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE. The amendment, as submitted by the applicant, proposes forty (40) multiple family units and a 2,675 sq. metre (28794 sq. ft.) commercial retail use at the location (N.W. corner of Hwy. No. 2 and Scugog St.) indicated on the map below. TOWN OF NEWCASTLE In order to assist in the evaluation of the amendment application, tho public is invited to provide input by way of submissions to the Region's Planning Department. Information rolntod to tho amendment application Is available In tho ollicoc of tho Planning Department, 105 Consumers Drivo, Whitby, Ontario L1N 6A3 or by calling BRUCE CHOCHINOV, Planning Department (416) 668-7731 (Wh!tby)/G06-1651 (Toronto). (Toronto). You nro encouraged to forward your submissions to tho Commissioner Commissioner ol Planning at tho above noted address ns soon ns possible. possible. In order to proceed with our review of this amendment application, application, wo would appreciate their receipt prior to Friday, April 20, 1000. Please Include your address and telephone number and file number number Identified below In any submission made. FILE NO: OPA90 025 Mario Hubbard CImlimnn, Planning Commllloo Dr. M. Michael, M.C.I.P. Commissioner ol Planning Town to Charge for Fire, Inspections The Town's fire department department is getting ready to charge a $50 per hour fee for fire inspections requested in connection with the sale of property. In a report to a committee committee of Town Council on Monday, Monday, Fire Chief Michael Creighton explained that it is general practice for law firms representing the purchaser purchaser of properties to request request a fire inspection of the property prior to the closing date. This allows the purchaser to ensure that no fire code violations exist prior to the transfer of property ownership. ownership. The committee recommended recommended approval of the fire inspection fees with little debate. debate. "I see no problem with this being an income genera- Road Planned For West End Town Councillors are taking taking steps to ensure that an east/west arterial road is built in Oshawa. The roadway, known as Beatrice St., would extend to the Townline Rd. and could eventually serve the Courtice Courtice area. At a meeting Monday, elected officials agreed that the City of Oshawa should not be allowed to make the street into a non-arterial road. Mayor Marie Hubbard said the development of adequate adequate east/west arterial roads is important to the Durham Region and she agreed Council should push for designating Beatrice St. as an arterial Road. Councillor Diane Hamre added that the municipality should support any actions which will take the pressure off of Taunton Rd. The Beatrice St. artery is part of plans for the Pine- crest area of east Oshawa. The general purpose committee committee committee decided Monday that that it has no objections to the remaining provisions contained in the Pinecrest Neighbourhood Part II plan. tor," said Mayor Marie Hubbard. Hubbard. However, Councillor Frank Stapleton suggested that the the Town should continue to conduct the inspections inspections as a service to property owners. "I don't think it's impacting on the town's cost or budgets," he said. Chief Creighton said in his report that 20 to 30 requests requests for inspections in con nection with property sales are received annually by the fire department. These are often received on short notice notice and include the preparation preparation on an inspection report by clerical staff. Gold Rush Sale continues... Save 20 on all our stock of 10 Karat Gold Chains In-stock Cardinal Watches Don't forget to enter our draw for the 10 Karat custom design Gold Nugget Pendant. Draw to be made March 31st. 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