The Government of Ontario has announced that it plans to increase the minimum wage to $11.00, up 75¢ from $10.25. The increase is planned to come into effect on June 1st, 2014.
The decision has created discussion on whether or not the increase is needed or whether the benefits will be outweighed by the added costs. Continue reading
Gerry Hyman has a new article about condominiums. So lets discuss it:
QUESTION: Following registration of our condo, the developer appointed the first board of directors. The board then passed a resolution limiting the common expense contributions to be paid to the corporation for the developer’s unsold units. The developer, in fact, paid no fees on those units until the turnover meeting held 20 months after the condo registration. Is the developer required to pay its share of common expenses for the units it owns from the date of the condo registration or from the date of the turnover meeting? Can the board appointed by the developer pass a resolution reducing its common expense contributions? How can the board elected at the turnover meeting recover the unpaid common expenses? Continue reading
Following lengthy arbitration, Alex Rodriguez has been suspended for 2014 Major League Baseball (MLB) season, plus the play-offs. This is due to his use of use of performance enhancing drugs. Initially, he was suspended for over 200 games, plus the play-offs. He immediately appealed the MLB’s decision to suspend him, which allowed him to finish out the 2013 season.
This is not the first time Rodriquez has had issues with drug use. MLB had to admit that he had tested positive in 2003 for steroid use. Rodriquez also acknowledged that he had used Steroids. Continue reading
Team Canada has announced its roster for the Men’s team at the upcoming Olympic games in Sochi Russia.
The team sees 11 members of the 2010 Gold Medal winning team again representing Canada. Nine players have won the Stanley Cup, and some of them have won the Cup on more than one occasion. Many players have also won multiple medals, especially Gold Medals, at the World Championships and the World Junior Championships. This team is comprised of players who are used to winning. Continue reading
I just want to wish everyone a very Happy New Year and all the best for the future!
2013 was a very newsworthy year – from the Mayor of Toronto’s antics, to expense scandal involving the Canadian Senate, to the election of a new Pope.
2014 does not look like a less newsworthy year: it’s a municipal election year in Ontario, and will the Ontario Government survive another year.
So, all the best for 2014!
I’d like to briefly discuss some potential free agents that the Toronto Blue Jays could sign.
The following players could make an impact with the team: Continue reading
With the 2014 World Junior Ice Hockey Championship (World Juniors) starting tomorrow in Malmö Sweden, I’d like to discuss Canada‘s performance at the tournament.
Canada has had a tradition of being very successful at the tournament, with an overall record of 187 wins, 48 losses, and 22 ties. Team Canada has won 15 Gold Medals, 10 Silver Medals, and 6 Bronze Medals good for 28 total medals and second best overall. Continue reading
Team Canada has finalized the team that will represent Canada at the World Juniors starting Thursday.
After cutting their last three players following yesterday’s 3-0 loss to Sweden and their 4-2 win over Finland on December 20th. The last three player cut are: Felix Girard (Baie-Comeau Drakka), Hunter Shinkaruk (Medicine Hat Tigers), and Damon Severson (Kelowna Rockets.) Continue reading
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