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TAPROOM 260 presents Nate Silva live from 8 p.m. No cover charge. Located in the Orléans Town Centre on Centrum Blvd.

CORO VIVO OTTAWA PRESENTS “..a child is born” at Orléans United Church, 1111 Orléans Blvd. (just north of Hwy. 174) The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. both nights. Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased at eventbrite.ca. Children under 14 admitted at no charge.

ORLÉANS HOLIDAY ARTS MARKET from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Shenkman Arts Centre featuring unique gift ideas along with children’s activities and entertainment.

OTTAWA FIREFIGHTERS FOOD DRIVE in support of the Orléans Cumberland food bank from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sobeys stores at Trim & Innes Road and Tenth Line and Brian Coburn Blvd., area Metro stores and the FreshCo store at Trim and Watters Road.

THE CUMBERLAND CHRISTMAS MARKET from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with over 100 vendors at four locations in Cumberland Village including the Da Artisti Studio and Gallery at 2565 Old Montreal Rd.

TAPROOM 260 presents The Underground live from 8 p.m. No cover charge. Located in the Orléans Town Centre on Centrum Blvd.

THE STRAY DOG BREWING COMPANY presents Ethan Mitchell with special guest Dalton Crew from 8 p.m. Tickets $15 in advance or $20 at the door. For tickets visit straydogbrewing.ca. The Stray Dog Brewing Company is located at 501 Lacolle Way in the Taylor Creek Business Park.

 

 

Queen's Park Corner

Don’t be hoodwinked by Ford government’s $200 ‘gift’

The announcement by the Ford government to distribute a $200 cheque to every individual aged 18 and older brought to mind that consistency is the last refuge of the unimaginative.

True to form, this hoodwinking announcement will add $3 billion to Ontario’s debt, which is the highest of subnational jurisdiction in the world.

This consistency will also divert attention from the Ford government’s intentional failed promise to reduce taxes for the middle class, which he announced in 2018. How much longer can one expect this promised tax relief, particularly given that the Ford government has been in power for over six years?

At no other point in Ontario’s history have two rival political parties presented such a stark difference in their approaches to helping the middle class. We know the Ford government is fully committed to helping their rich friends and supporters.

Let’s be honest, how many millionaires need this $200 rebate or an elimination of their license plate fee?

However, many of our neighbors and friends could have used the extra money from the elimination of the HST on heating expenses. Last winter, the Ford government rejected my motion aimed at achieving this, which would have provided over $200 in savings for the average middle-class family - not once but every single year.

Furthermore, the Ford govern-ment’s approach to middle-class families is to reject putting more money in their pockets. The government also rejected my initiative to provide tax credits for children to engage in sports and arts activities.

But I won’t criticize their failed approach without highlighting our approach to be judged by the middle class in Ontario.

One of the initiatives my colleagues and I recently announced to support the middle class is a tax cut that will save the average taxpayer $950 each year. Furthermore, we will eliminate the HST on home heating and electricity resulting in an additional annual savings of $200 for households.

If the circulating rumors hold any truth and the Ford government chooses to break the scheduled election date by calling for an early election, Ontarians will have the opportunity to evaluate whether, after accumulating over $100 billion in new debt, running the largest budget deficits, neglecting the middle class, and making minimal investments in infrastructure, and healthcare are we better off?

 

 
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Singing city councillor, Matt Luloff, releases latest EP

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Ottawa School of Theatre all ages production of Treasure Island was wonderfully entertaining


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U14 Panthers tame Bel-Air Lions to win NCAFA A-Cup final

U12 Panthers complete undefeated season with A-Cup city championship

 

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