Information: Harmonized Sales Tax in Ont...
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Starting on July 1, 2010, you’ll see a harmonized sales tax in Ontario. The 13% HST combines the 5% GST and the 8% PST into one tax to be collected by the federal government. These changes include a number of personal and business income tax cuts, credits and benefits that could affect you.
Many Ontarians received a personal income tax cut on...
Nobody’s Perfect: Education and Suppor...
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The program is offered to groups of parents by two trained co-facilitators. Groups meet once a week, 2-hour sessions, for 8 weeks in community locations. They cover topics of their choice like behaviour, toilet training, bedtime, growth and development, safety, health and nutrition. It is free of charge, childcare and transportation (in the City) books and snacks are provided.
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Summer is Gleaning Time!...
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The Gleaning Program provides low-income people bus rides to a local farm, in order to pick their own fresh fruits and vegetables during the summertime. In earlier years, strawberries, raspberries, and corn were available to be gleaned. Gleaning depends on the weather and the farmer’s surplus. Could your family benefit from fresh, free produce? Would you and your family enjoy a...
August 16: Ojibwe Language Camp...
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The Ciimaan Anishinaabemowin Learning initiative invites you to participate in a 5-day Introductory Ojibwe language camp and/or a 5-day intermediate Ojibwe language camp.
When:
Beginner (introductory) Camp: August 16th-21
Intermediate Camp: August 22nd -26th
Where:
Cranberry Lake Ontario (approximately 3 hours north east of Toronto).
Language Activities will include:
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Community Transportation Survey...
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The Peterborough Social Planning Council is undertaking a community consultation process to look at transportation issues in our community. The intent is to provide input to the City of Peterborough for its transportation plan that it is undertaking. Please take a few moments to complete the survey by going to the following link:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KT5LJ9Y
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Are you a new Canadian? Do you want your...
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Share your story with other new Canadians by participating in an interview! Tell us about how you first came to Canada, your experiences, and your accomplishments. The interview will take place at the New Canadians Centre Tuesday or Thursday and will take five to ten minutes. Looking forward to meeting you! Contact us at (705) 743 0882, Natalia nataliakozits@trentu.ca, Jessica...
July 13 Event: Kidney Screening and Nutr...
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The Renal Health Network will be conducting free kidney screening at the NCC. On average, 1 in 9 Canadians have kidney disease, and most are not aware that they have it. You do not need a health card to participate. First, you will be asked to fill out a questionnaire. If you are identified as high-risk for kidney disease, the nurses will take a sample of blood via a finger prick and a...
July 12-16 Program: Kids Week Activities...
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Kids Week activities will take place at St. James United Church (corner of Romaine St. and Aylmer St.). The week’s activities will be facilitated by Sheryl Nimigon (youth worker from St. James). Activities during the week will include: sports, crafts, games, and discussions. The program welcomes everyone. It is a chance for children from different cultures to meet, have...
July 7: Launch of PPCII website...
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On Thursday, July 7th (11:30 am- 1:30pm) at the Peterborough Public Library Auditorium, the PPCII will showcase its Interactive Action Plan, and host a panel discussion titled: “The Value of Partnerships in the Peterborough Community”. The event features Carmela Valles, Janet Hunter, and Nuruddin Qorane. Please RSVP to Melissa Sharpe-Harrigan at Melissa@nccpeterborough.ca by...
Summer meetings for NCC groups...
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Do note that the French and Spanish conversation classes, the ESL/Homework club, and the Women’s Group will not be meeting in the summer. Please give us a call in September to find out when they will begin...
