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Lineup for the 2015 Port Credit Comedy Festival Announced! The third edition of the Port Credit Comedy Festival will celebrate stand-up and variety comedy from around the world, February 26th to 28th. The comedy festival welcomes Acme Comedy Company’s 2003 Funniest Person award-winner, Tim Harmston. Winning awards has led Tim to appearances on the Late Show with David Letterman and Comedy Central Live at Gotham. This year the Port Credit Comedy Festival will also feature: Mark Forward, Dave Hemstad, Jen Grant, Nathan MacIntosh, Mary Mack, Kyle Radke, Steve Dylan, Mike Wood, John Park and Dan The One Man Band! Rapidly growing since 2012, the Port Credit Comedy Festival is distinguished from traditional comedy clubs and other stand-up comedy events. As the sister event to the second largest comedy festival in the Ontario, The Kitchener-Waterloo Comedy Festival, the Port Credit Comedy Festival has access to the best comedians in the world. A special new show added this year, the Family Variety Comedy Show, will feature quality comedy for all ages! All the shows last year were sold to standing room only, making this to be the most fun anyone can have in February. Tickets are available on line at www.portcreditcomedy.com. Ticket prices are $15 - $45. continued on page 6
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Ten Years and counting! An incredible ten years has passed since RJ Entertainment Publishing launched the Village Times. Since then we have grown as a community-based publisher that produces several community newspapers, magazines and specialty publications in Mississauga and Etobicoke. Founded in 1993, RJ Entertainment Publishing’s publications now include five local community newspapers, community business directories and an award-winning event program – The Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle Blues and Jazz Festival Program.
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Glare: I’m squinting and it’s not the Snow!
27 Tips to drive up the sale price of your home
By Silvia Yeomans, Queen Spectacle One of the common complaints we get at our optical shops: GLARE! Living in Mississauga, there are so many commuters. And since it’s already dark on your way home from work, glare from street lights and headlights are bothersome.
Mississauga - Because your home may well be your largest asset, selling it is probably one of the most important decisions you will make in your life. And once you have made that decision, you’ll want to sell your home for the highest price in the shortest time possible without compromising your sanity. Before you place your home on the market, here’s a way to help you to be as prepared as possible.
There is a simple solution: Anti-reflective coating. But, there are many more benefits to putting this coating on your eyeglasses and sunglasses.
To assist homesellers, a new industry report has just been released called “27 Valuable Tips That You Should Know to Get Your Home Sold Fast and for Top Dollar.” It tackles the important issues you need to know to make your home competitive in today’s tough, aggressive marketplace.
Anti-reflective coating (also called AR coating or anti-glare coating) improves both your vision through your lenses and the appearance of your eyeglasses. Both benefits are due to AR coating’s ability to eliminate reflections of light from the front and back surface of eyeglass lenses.
Through these 27 tips you will discover how to protect and capitalize on your most important investment, reduce stress, be in control of your situation, and make the best profit possible. In this report you’ll discover how to avoid financial disappointment or worse, a financial disaster when selling your home. Using a common-sense approach, you will get the straight facts about what can make or break the sale of your home.
AR coating is especially beneficial when used on high index lenses, which reflect more light than regular plastic lenses. The higher the index of refraction (of the lens material), the more light will be reflected from the surface of the lenses.
You owe it to yourself to learn how these important tips will give you the competitive edge to get your home sold fast and for the most amount of money. Order your free report today. To hear a brief recorded message about how to order your FREE copy of this report call toll-free 1-800-433-0196 and enter ID# 2023. You can call any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Get your free special report NOW.
Regular plastic lenses reflect about 8% of light hitting the lenses, so only 92% of available light enters the eye for vision. High index plastic lenses can reflect up to 50 percent more light than regular plastic lenses (approximately 12% of available light), so even less light is available to the eye for vision. This can be particularly troublesome in low-light conditions, such as when driving at night. Early morning commuters experience it too. But glare from streetlights and headlights are not only bothersome, but dangerous.
This report is courtesy of Sandy Casella Cruz, Sales Representative, Remax Realty Enterprises Inc., Brokerage, 905-278-3500. Not intended to solicit buyers or sellers currently under contract. Copyright [C] {1998}
Today’s modern anti-reflective coatings can virtually eliminate the reflection of light from eyeglass lenses, allowing 99.5% of available light to pass through the lenses and enter the eye for good vision. By eliminating reflections, AR coating also makes your eyeglass lenses look less visible so people can see your eyes and facial expressions more clearly without the obstruction of the glare. Anti-reflective glasses are also more attractive, so you can look your best in all lighting conditions. The visual benefits of lenses with anti-reflective coating include sharper vision with less glare when driving at night and greater comfort during prolonged computer use (compared with wearing eyeglass lenses without AR coating). A big benefit too is on sunglasses. Putting an anti-reflective coating on sunglasses eliminates glare from sunlight reflecting into your eyes from the back surface of tinted lenses when the sun is behind you. (Generally, AR coating is applied only to the back surface of sunglass lenses because there are no cosmetic or visual benefits to eliminating reflections from the front surface of dark-tinted lenses.)
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Most premium anti-reflective coatings include a “hydrophobic” surface layer that prevents water spots from forming and makes the lenses easier to clean. Some AR coatings also include an “oleophobic” surface layer that repels skin oils and makes it easier to remove smudges from the lenses.
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Some eyeglass lenses have factory-applied AR coating on both lens surfaces. Other lenses, particularly progressive lenses and other multifocal lenses (i.e., bifocals and trifocals), have the coating applied after the lenses have been customized to your eyeglass prescription by an optical lab. So, is an anti-reflective coating for you? It really does suit most. It looks nicer, and performs well.
You and your family are invited to join us at our annual family skate February 22, 2015, 1:45–3:15pm. The event is free to attend.
This is an article that was requested by a client. If you have any questions or would like me to write about a specific topic, email me at silvia@ queenspectacle.com.
We hope to see you there!
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Profiling Roc’n Doc’s Rocking Entertainment Lineup By Lindsay Howe Customers continue to return to Roc’n Doc’s for their live musical entertainment and gourmet pub food. This rocking pub is one of the best venues in the city for live music, with performances happening every night of the week! At Roc’n Doc’s there is a band to suit everyone’s tastes from jazz to bluegrass, to country and top 40. Roc’n Doc’s supports local musicians and features some of the best bands in the GTA. At Roc’n Doc’s you can experience a different vibe each night of the week! On Sunday’s, Chuck Jackson and the All-Stars take the stage in the evening, followed by Adam’s Rib at night. Come out on Mondays to enjoy jazz music performed by The Dynamic Duo. Tuesday features a blend of country and rock with the talented Marshall Dane. Wednesday night headlines a popular pop rock duo Paul and Chris, Party of Two. Thursday night is blue grass variety featuring The Tonkas. On weekends Roc’n’ Doc’s likes to switch things up and features a range of musicians each Friday and Saturday night. In addition to great entertainment, Roc’n Doc’s also offers meal specials every day of the week. From 50% off wings, to a $6 burger and fries meal, there are great meal deals to suit everyone’s budget. On Sunday’s you can get 50% off the entire menu from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. An added bonus, Roc’n Doc’s is a spacious venue, with ample seating for any event. The pub is also proud to house the only rooftop patio in Port Credit. Due to popular demand, Roc’n Doc’s has extended their hours during the week. Now they are open Monday to Thursday from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m., with live musical entertainment from 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. Roc’n Doc’s is located at 105 Lakeshore Road East. For inquiries or to book a reservation contact by phone at 905-891-1754 or email at rocndocs@yahoo.ca. Visit Roc’n Doc’s on the web at www.rocndocs. com.
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2015 Port Credit Comedy Festival continued from front cover TIM HARMSTON Tim Harmston was only a year into his career when he won Acme Comedy Company’s 2003 Funniest Person in the Twin Cities contest. After winning, a well-known headliner said to him you’re kind of like an idiot, but with smart material. That winning combination has led Tim to appearances on Late Show with David Letterman, Comedy Central Live at Gotham, the Bob and Tom radio show, and Wisconsin Public Radio. Tim has performed at the Rooftop Aspen Comedy Festival, the Great American Comedy Festival in Norfolk, NE, and the Laughing Skull Comedy Festival in Atlanta.
promptly exposed as WAY too new and nowhere near funny enough to be performing at Just For Laughs highest profile shows. However, five years later in 2010 Kyle would return to JFL as host of the DOUBLE THREAT club series and was literally 650 million times better than he was in 2005.
MARK FORWARD Mark Forward is due to appear in the movie No Stranger Than Love with Alison Brie, Justin Chatwin and Colin Hanks. He’s also been featured on John Oliver’s New York Stand-Up Show (Comedy Central), The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (CBS), Funny As Hell (HBO) and Just For Laughs: All Access (The Comedy Network). For two seasons Forward was a writer and performer on The Jon Dore Television Show (The Comedy Network/IFC) and Mark can currently be seen on JOKE OR CHOKE on CTV.
Recently, Kyles very own half hour comedy special aired on CTV and THE COMEDY NETWORK to the delight of dozens.
In 2011 Kyle performed sold out shows at the SUDBURY COMEDY FESTIVAL, the HUBCAP COMEDY FESTIVAL and historic MASSEY HALL on New Year’s Eve. He also performed at a lovely COMMUNITY CENTRE somewhere in Northern Ontario.
Kyle made his third trip to the Just For Laughs Festival in July 2012. His 8 minute set at Club Soda will air on three continents but only one planet. 2014 is looking to be no slouch of a year as Kyle will once again be performing at the Just For Laughs festival but also the Halifax and Cottage Country Comedy festivals. 2014 will also have Kyle showcasing his stand -up comedy on CBC, CTV and The Comedy Network for the masses to judge. Currently, this man called Radke continues his efforts to bring new and better material to the stage. Kyle has focused on being more universal. He is a man with no angle and nothing to hide except for his numerous addictions and personality disorders. NATHAN MACINTOSH With his ranty, need to get this out style, Nathan Macintosh is an award winning comedian who offers a deeper, different perspective that’s always fresh and funny. His opinions and thoughts focus on a unique sense of individuality, making him compelling and interesting, while touching on topics most people overlook.
MARY MACK Mack and her mandolin sing-alongs have been featured on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom Radio Show, XM, Sirius, and Minnesota’s Polka Spotlight.
Nathan has performed at many of the major comedy festivals, including the Halifax Comedy Festival in 2009 and 2012, the Boston Comedy Festival in 2010, and the prestigious ‘Just For Laughs’ comedy festival in 2010 and 2012.
She has performed in the Vancouver Comedy Fest (2007), HBO’s Andy Kaufman Awards (2007), Montreal’s Just For Laughs Festival (2009), and in 2011 was selected for the San Francisco Sketch Fest’s “Dozen,” 12 up and coming headliners performing at the Punch Line throughout the fest.
He has been seen on TV, most recently performing on ‘Gotham Comedy LIVE’ for AX TV, has taped his own half hour Comedy Now! special shown on The Comedy Network/CTV, JFL ‘Talk of the Fest’ Gala shown on The Comedy Network, The 10th Annual Canadian Comedy Awards shown on The Comedy Network, twice on CBC’s ‘The Debaters’ which aired on CBC, an appearance on MuchMusic’s ‘Stars Gone Wild’, ‘Stand Up and Bite Me’ on Bite TV, and had a small role in the critically acclaimed film “The Wait” which premiered at the 2006 Toronto International Film Festival and aired on CBC. He has also written for TV, being a story editor for “The Latest Buzz,” which aired on the Family Channel.
Mack had her national TV debut on Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham and NBC’s Last Comic Standing (2008) and currently voices the character of Dylan on Fox’s cartoon Golan the Insatiable. She now divides her time among Los Angeles, Minneapolis, and a camper in the woods.
Nathan has also been heard on radio, having taped multiple episodes of CBC radios “The Debaters”, XM radios “Laugh Attack” and “Chomping at The Bit”.
KYLE RADKE Canadian born and proud Hamiltonian Kyle Radke is entering his 14th year as a professional stand-up comedian.
He has been nominated for multiple Canadian Comedy Awards, including ‘Best Writing’ and ‘Best Taped Performance’, winning one in 2009, and winning the Tim Simms Encouragement Award in 2007.
After his first terrifying and disappointing year of comedy, Kyle slowly began to make a name for himself within the stand-up community. He gradually developed from being barely tolerable to not that bad at comedy clubs and other venues across Canada where Kyle began studying the subjective art of telling penis jokes. Soon Kyle’s efforts paid off with a run of success that earned him a C.O.C.A performer of the year nomination, a nomination for The Tim Sims Encouragement Award and a nomination for The Phil Hartman Award. Kyle won none of these awards and as a result, he sold out to the world of T.V commercials and promptly developed an image disorder. In 2004 Kyle left T.V. After he put some healthy weight back on, he was one of three Canadians chosen to perform at the SMIRNOFF ICE COMEDY FESTIVAL in Cape Town, South Africa where he developed eight phobias. In 2005, Kyle Radke won first place in the Homegrown Comedy Championship at the JUST FOR LAUGHS FESTIVAL in Montreal. The victory earned him the honor of performing at the festivals highest profile shows where he was
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DAVE HEMSTAD Dave Hemstad is a three-time Canadian Comedy Award nominee who began performing on national television in 2002. In addition to his own half hour Comedy Now Special on CTV and his Gala performance at the prestigious Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal he has taped appearances for both the Halifax and Winnipeg Comedy Festivals for CBC. Dave has many acting credits to his name including having starred in the Showcase comedy series Almost Heroes. Dave is currently a regular on CBC’s smash hit The Debaters for both television and radio. In addition to his many international appearances, Dave is proud to have performed in every province AND territory in Canada JEN GRANT Jen Grant has performed at every major comedy festival in the country including the Just for Laughs Festival, and Ha!ifax Comedy Festival and Winnipeg Comedy Festival. She can be heard on CBCs The Debaters and has her own TV special on The Comedy Network. Jen was the first Canadian finalist of the Boston Comedy Competition and had the honour of performing for the Troops in the Middle East. Now living in Toronto, Jen lived in New York City from 2008-2011 and had the opportunity to play major comedy clubs with such legends as Robert Klein and Louis CK STEVE DYLAN It’s not just his golden locks that catch the tint of the spotlight like sunshine off a calm lake at high noon that should make you stop and take notice of Steve Dylan. Delivering smart, insightful pot shots at society in his signature playful and laid-back style, this Kingston native has carved out a name for himself as one of the brightest and funniest young comedians in Canada. Since leaving his day job in 2005, Dylan has appeared at the Just For Laughs Festival in Toronto and Montreal, the Ha!ifax ComedyFest and the Uptown Waterloo Comedy Festival. He was a finalist in Yuk Yuk’s Great Canadian Laugh Off (2008), and had his own national Comedy Now! With special air on CTV/The Comedy Network in 2011. Dylan is an accomplished Comedy Award-winning and Gemini-nominated writer/producer. His writing credits include Mr. D (CBC), Funny As Hell (HBO Canada), The Jon Dore Television Show (The Comedy Network/IFC), Last Car Standing (Discovery), Wipeout Canada (Global Television), This Hour Has 22 Minutes (CBC), TV with TV’s Jonathan Torrens (TVtropolis), You Bet Your Ass (The Comedy Network), The Canadian Comedy Awards (The Comedy Network), and the animated series Scaredy Squirrel (YTV/Cartoon Network/POP UK), Almost Naked Animals (YTV/Cartoon Network/CITV UK), Camp Lakebottom (Teletoon) and Numb Chucks (YTV). A talented actor with multiple film and television appearances to his name, his credits include Dan for Mayor (CTV/The Comedy Network), TV with TV’s Jonathan Torrens (TVtropolis), The Jon Dore Television Show (The Comedy Network/IFC), the Paul Gross mini-series H20 (CBC), the madefor-television movie A Woman Hunted, the feature Decoys and numerous commercials, pilots and independent project.
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COMMUNITY CORNER Port Credit Networking Breakfast - Special guest Sheldon Leiba Thursday, February 19th 2015 at The Crooked Cue from 8-9am. The cost is $5 at the door. Sheldon Leiba will be speaking on “The pulse of business in Mississauga - the challenges and opportunities facing business in our city”. The Crooked Cue is located at 75 Lakeshore Rd. E. in Port Credit. March Networking Breakfast will be on March 12th.
Vegas style fundraiser to offer disadvantaged children a chance at summer fun The Full Circle “Aces are Wild” event will benefit the Sponsor a Child program, as well as a number of local charities including Interim Place, Community Living and Boys and Girls Clubs. The money raised will allow underprivileged children and their families to attend the Mississauga Waterfront Festival, enjoy food, carnival rides and have a weekend of fun for free.
Over 500 Ontario turkeys donated to Mississauga food banks Charles Sousa, MPP for Mississauga South, and community volunteers over the holidays delivered a tractor trailer load of turkeys to The Mississauga Food Bank. The turkeys, all Ontario-raised, were distributed to families in need through The Mississauga Food Bank and The Compass Food Bank in south Mississauga during the holiday season.
What: Full Circle in support of Sponsor a Child “Aces are Wild” Fundraiser When: Thursday, April 9, 2015, cocktails start at 5:30pm Where: Le Treport Banquet and Convention Centre 1075 The Queensway East, Mississauga
This is the 6th annual Charles Sousa Holiday Turkey Drive, which this year raised $18,000, enough to buy over 500 turkeys, as part of the community’s ‘Twas the Bite Before Christmas holiday fundraising campaign.
Tickets are on sale now and cost $125 each, or $115 each when 10 tickets are purchased. For tickets and information call the Festival Office at 905-891-0002, www.themwf.com.
Since 2009, the annual Holiday Turkey Drive has donated over 3,500 turkeys to the community’s ‘Twas the Bite Before Christmas holiday fundraising campaign, representing over $110,000 worth of community donations in total.
About the Mississauga Waterfront Festival Ranked as a top 100 Ontario Festival for 10 years, the Mississauga Waterfront Festival is a premiere weekend event. Now celebrating its 19th year, the festival annually attracts close to 65,000 visitors from across the GTA, as well as visitors from Quebec and New York State. Since 1997, the Mississauga Waterfront Festival’s Sponsor a Child program has enabled over 60,000 children and their families to attend the festival free of charge.
Smoke’s now open Smoke’s Poutinerie Owner/Operator, Tom Murray is totally stoked to be the very first to introduce this truly unique Canadian Brand to Port Credit. “I am psyched to bring Smoke’s Poutinerie to Port Credit. The poor souls wandering aimlessly around at the upcoming Port Credit Comedy Festival desperate for a warm hearty meal, finally have their solace. For too long the good people of Mississauga have not been living to the fullest, and by fullest I mean stomach-stuffed full of Fries, Cheese Curd & Gravy! I am carrying on the vision of our Fearless Leader and Culinary Guru Smoke himself! I grew up in South Mississauga, and have spent most of my 27 years here as a local resident. I’ve been one of the late night rovers you see coming out of the Crooked Cue or Brogue at 1am looking for something to nosh on the bus ride home.” So after you’ve had your fill of living up to your New Year’s resolution, come break it at Smoke’s Poutinerie!
Genealogy Workshop - Saturday February 21, 2015, 10am-3pm Featuring: Professional Genealogist and Lecturer Ruth Blair Ruth has been working on her own family history for over 20 years and finds great joy in proving the truth of a family story or finding someone who has been difficult to find. Her research has taken her to Ireland, Scotland, England, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. She received her Certificate in Genealogical Studies for Canada, England and Ireland at the University of Toronto and is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, the Ontario Genealogical Society, the Glasgow & West of Scotland Family History Society, the Genealogical Society of Ireland as well as the Manchester & Lancashire Family History Society. Session 1: “Taking Your Irish Ancestors Back over the Pond”. This session will help you begin researching your Irish family history in Canada and show you how to use the information to help you go back over the pond to Ireland. Session 2: “Researching your Irish Family History From Afar” This will show you what online resources are available to help your research and will look at the available digital images and accessing other repositories to help you with you research. Fee: $25 for both sessions. Coffee and Tea will be served. Please make your own accommodations for lunch. Venue: Historic Robinson Adamson House. Heritage Mississauga - 1921 Dundas St. W. (one block west of Mississauga Road at Sir John’s Homestead) Call to reserve your seat today. 905-828-8411 ext. Presented by Heritage Mississauga and Halton-Peel Branch OGS
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COMMUNITY CORNER PTTR plays some eight ball On January 25th, the Paint The Town Red Community Organization held their annual Pool Tournament Fundraiser at The Crooked Cue in Port Credit. All proceeds from the tournament go toward the daylong Canada Day Celebrations on July 1st. This year marks the 11th anniversary for Port Credit Canada Day celebrations. Over 30 teams of four participated in 8 Ball for race to 7, to place among the final four teams competing for first, second and third place. First place this year was Papa Giuseppe’s followed Natty’s then Ten Restaurant. For more information on upcoming fundraising events please visit www.paintthetownred.ca.
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2015 Port Credit Calendar of Events Port Credit Comedy Festival February 26, 27 & 28, 2015 Arts on the Credit April 11 & 12, 2015 Mississauga Marathon May 2 & 3, 2015 Spring Boat Show May 29, 30 & 31, 2015 Farmers Market Saturdays June 6 – October 10, 2015 Mississauga Waterfront Festival June 12, 13 & 14, 2015 Paint The Town Red Canada Day Celebration July 1, 2015
In support of Sponsor A Child
Music at the Port Street Market Saturdays & Sundays July – September Sunset Concert Series Sundays July – September Rotary Movies in the Park Fridays July – August
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Port Credit Outdoor Art Show July 17, 18 & 19, 2015 Port Credit Busker Fest August 21, 22 & 23, 2015
Sponsor A Child • Aces Are Wild
Join us for a Vegas Style Extravaganza
Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle Blues & Jazz Festival September 11, 12 & 13, 2015
Thursday, April 9, 2015 @ 5:30pm
Location - Le Treport Banquet & Convention Hall 1075 The Queensway East, Mississauga
Port Credit In-Water Boat Show September 18, 19 & 20, 2015
Tickets - $125.00 per person (includes HST) $115.00 per person with the purchase of 10 tickets (includes HST) Tickets Include: Casino Fun Play Gourmet Food Stations Exciting Vegas Style Entertainment Door Prizes 2 Complimentary Drinks For tickets call the
Artisan Studio Tour October 24 & 25, 2015 Christmas at Port Street Market November 28, 2015 Twas the Bite Before Christmas December 8, 2015
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Port Credit Historical Walking Tours Saturday Mornings Spring-Fall
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Rotary Clubs of Mississauga By Pieter Kool
The other day a friend asked: “What’s Rotary?” He immediately answered his own question by saying “A Club of old men, right?” I replied politely “Yes, there are old men, who are Rotarians” not to upset him for his incorrect observation. “However, I think your picture is a bit out of focus.” “Actually, Rotary is a dynamic world-wide organization of women and men.” SO WHAT IS ROTARY? We are 1.2 million neighbours, friends, professionals and business leaders who come together to create positive, lasting change in our communities and around the world. There are 32,000 clubs in 200 countries, who welcome you. In Mississauga there are nine clubs. Rotarians meet either for breakfast, lunch or dinner. www.mississaugarotary.org HOW DO WE WORK? Our impact starts with our members—people who work with their clubs to solve some of our communities’ challenges. Their efforts are supported by Rotary International, our member association, and The Rotary Foundation, which turns generous donations into grants that fund the work of our members and partners around the world. The goals include illiteracy – i.e. In Mississauga grade 3 students receive dictionaries from local Rotary Clubs; disease – Polio Plus is a Rotary International project that is eradicating Polio World Wide. In 2014 following special vaccination efforts in 11 countries, reaching more than 56 million children against the horrible and crippling disease. Only four countries left! This year Rotary International announced it is releasing $34.5 million to end Polio. The idea about battling Polio started at a small Rotary Club in the Phillipines. hunger, poverty, lack of clean water – last year, the Mississauga Rotary Clubs jointly cooperated to drill water wells in Zambia. environmental concerns. At www.rotary.org you will find many more fascinating details, information and testimonials. SCHOLARSHIPS & YOUTH? As the world’s largest private provider of international scholarships, The Rotary Foundation helps 1,000 students annually to study abroad and serve as cultural ambassadors. Rotary also partners with seven prestigious Universities, providing opportunities to earn a master’s degree in peace and conflict resolution. Locally the Mississauga Clubs offer high school students a four day seminar as an introduction to the world of business through Camp Enterprise at UTM; encourage science through the Peel Science Fair; a four day conference in Ottawa “Adventure in Citizenship” with 200 other students from across Canada - explore Canadian identities, shared values and the implications of the freedoms we enjoy as Canadians; Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) for college and university students; A one year International Youth Exchange for high school students. THERE IS SO MUCH MORE TO TELL … So you like what Rotary is doing? Become and fill-in the missing piece, join us for a meeting of fellowship and information or volunteer with one of the many Rotary projects in Mississauga: the Bread and Honey Festival in Streetsville; the Amacom Mississauga Rotary Rib-Fest; your next purchase of wine at the LCBO by buying a bottle of “1951” red or white – supporting Rotary. www.1951rotarywine.ca; T ravel Internationally with your Rotary fellows to help eradicate Polio, build a school, help provide clean drinking water … or just do a make-up visit to the local Rotary Club in the country you are visiting. When you meet a person with a Rotary Wheel on their lapel or scarf ask them about Rotary. The Rotary Clubs of Mississauga sponsor the Mississauga Symphony Concert ‘LOVE AT THE MOVIES’ on Saturday, February 14th, 8:00pm at The Living Arts Centre @ 8:00 p.m.
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EVERYTHING`S BETTER IN THE BURBS By Theresa Baird - Broker Deciding where to buy a home is a big decision if you work in the City of Toronto. Which direction do you go? North to Barrie, East to Oshawa or West towards Oakville? How long will the commute be to get to and from your work. The question of affordability always plays into the decision of “do I move to Milton, where I can purchase a detached home for $400,000, or do I purchase a one bedroom condo that’s $400,000 only 650 square feet but within walking distance to work.” The time and cost of commuting can be a huge factor. Recently a client shared that she had always had the dream of a living on a property in the country with a really big lot. She bought the property one and a half hours north of Toronto. Her job was on Bay Street and her commute turned out to be just over two hours each way on a good day. By the time she got home in the evening there was no time left beyond having dinner, and then it was off to bed to get some sleep and do it all again the next day. Saturday became the errand day and Sunday the anxiety started again as she pondered about what was ahead of her on Monday. She made the move to a small condo in Toronto. The walk to work was 15 minutes.
high end restaurants, it`s a small town on the water with a fabulous lakefront community. There are great festivals on the main park along the Credit River, The Spring Boat Show is every May at the Port Credit Harbour, Sunset Concerts, Comedy & Jazz Festivals and more! The summer patios are heaven with couples strolling the waterfront on the long winding pathways, and in the winter, the town of Port Credit is lit up with Christmas lights
However, again the restraints of a tiny condo has her thinking of a detached home within 15 minutes of the GO so that her commute to the office is less than 30 minutes. Some of the communities that came to mind for her were Port Credit, Lorne Park and Clarkson. All are fantastic area’s with great access to the GO. She chose Port Credit because . . .with an eclectic mix of Port Credit`s artsy café and
Walking along the Lakeshore in Port Credit, she continually wonders why she ever waited to realize that everything`s better in the burbs. With the Port Credit waterfront parks and trails, the Port Credit marina, fabulous boutiques, restaurants and bars, it`s a walkable evening stroll. The commuter GO station takes you to the downtown Toronto financial district and if you need a hit of downtown, it`s 20 minutes away. The city could never offer you what we have here in Port Credit! Your real estate timing is excellent! Spring`s coming up and the market is hot already with great value for your money. With walkable neighbourhoods and amenities and a great residential selection of a one bedroom condo to single family homes, you`ll fall in love with the place! So, call me and let me show you Port Credit like you`ve never seen before! Call 647-298-0997 and make Port Credit your new home. The Theresa Baird Team Keller Williams Realty Solutions www.tbaird.com 647-298-0997
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Timothy’s continues to give back Tim and Robin Brem, owners of Timothy’s Pub, presented a cheque in the amount of $15,900 to the Salvation Army on December 19th.
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The money was raised through their annual Christmas Wish Fundraiser and silent auction held at the pub on December 12th.
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With donations made by their clientele during the pub’s annual Canada Day Customer Appreciation party which the Brem’s host at their family home in Alderwood, the total donations for 2014 is an outstanding $18,400.
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Their fundraising efforts provided something extra over the Christmas holidays and some much needed respite, programs and food throughout the year for disadvantaged families in South Etobicoke. Tim’s wife Robin said that they started this event in 1997 to raise funds for a local church in support of a family in need. Their initial goal was $1000 and at their first event the pub raised over $1,200. For the last ten years the pub has been donating their funds exclusively to the Salvation Army’s South Etobicoke office at a combined total of $140,000. Timothy’s Pub continues to be an Etobicoke hot spot all winter. The Meteors held their 11th annual anniversary party and played to a packed house, along with appearances from many different musical guests. Catch the Meteors every Saturday from 4 – 8 p.m. Recently Timothy’s Pub on Brown’s Line in Etobicoke underwent renovations that have greatly enhanced the appeal to this cozy pub. All new stage, sound system, tables, wallcoverings and seating have neatly transformed this landmark pub. Be sure to drop in and see the new look. Now that we’re into a new year, drop in, meet Tim and Robin, rendezvous with friends, associates and people who relish the company of others. Timothy’s Pub is located at 344 Browns Line, (two blocks south of Horner Avenue in south Etobicoke). For more information, call 416201-9515 or visit www.timothyspub.com.
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Give the Gift of Diamonds
How to split your income (and taxes) with others?
By Lindsay Howe The most romantic day of the year is nearly here. Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate love and give a gift that will last a lifetime! While roses are pretty and chocolates are sweet, diamonds symbolize everlasting love. What better way to profess your love than surprising her with a sparkling diamond to make her feel treasured and admired?
Not long ago, income splitting was considered a dirty term in the world of tax. It implied engaging in risky strategies leading to tax avoidance or evasion. But changes in the legislation slowly make the strategy of balancing income between family members possible. Here is a brief look at current options of splitting income with spouses and children.
Whether you choose a diamond engagement ring, a pendant, or earrings, you will sweep her off her feet! A simply beautiful heart shaped or diamond pendant will make this Valentine’s all the more memorable. Every time she looks at it your diamond gift she is reminded of your love. Her friends, family and co-workers will want to see, touch and admire the sparkling gemstone. Whenever she wears the diamond jewelry she feels special and elegant.
1. In 2009 pension splitting was introduced for seniors, whereby a higher income spouse can split up to 50% of the pension income. The eligible pension includes almost all annuity payments and payments from pension plans, except for Old Age Security, Canada Pension Plan, and IRA (individual pension plan received from US).
There are so many decisions that go into choosing the right piece of diamond jewelry for your spouse beginning with: white gold, rose gold, or yellow gold. Examine a wide variety of diamonds; browse unique shapes, cuts and designs to discover the perfect diamond match for your counterpart. Choose from classically beautiful diamond earrings, to a dazzling diamond ring, or a stunning diamond pendant. Whichever you choose, her reaction will be one of utter disbelief when she opens the little box containing the sparkling diamond.
2. Beginning in 2014 tax year, couples with children under 18 can split up to $50,000 for the maximum benefit of $2,000 in tax savings. It is becoming effective this filing season, so it is very important to check if you can benefit from this strategy. Generally, couples whose income fall into different tax brackets should explore this route. 3. It is possible for spouses to split investment income through joint ownership. However, the rule requires that investment income follow the source of income. This means that a person whose earnings are used for investment reports that investment income. If both spouses earn similar income, splitting investment income in half is often justified. But, if one spouse makes significantly more, interest, dividends and capital gains will be attributed to the spouse who is the source of funds. One way around it, is to have the higher income earner loan money to the spouse with lower income and charge interest prescribed by CRA (currently 1% annually). Then, investment income will belong to the spouse in the lower tax bracket.
A sparkling diamond represents both romance and commitment. True love lasts a lifetime, and so do diamonds. Give her a gift that will take her breath away. Make this Valentine’s Day one she will never forget with the gift of diamonds! Visit Lorne Park Jewellers where you will find fine selections of all varieties of diamonds. For more information on diamonds and other precious stones, contact Lorne Park Jewellers at 905-891-0001 or visit www.lorneparkjewellers.ca.
4. Splitting investment income with children is subject to more complicated rules. You can transfer assets to your children, however, if your child is under 18, any interest or dividends earned on these assets will have to be reported on your tax return. Only capital gains can be taxed in your child’s name, likely attracting considerably less tax. If your child is over 18, then investment income will not be attributed back to the parent. However, you have to be careful when transferring investments to your children of any age. Cash can be gifted with no tax consequences, however, transferring real property or investment portfolio will be treated by CRA as sale, and parents may need to realize capital gain on the transfer. 5. RESP is another form of income splitting with your children. Any investment income earned on registered educational plans will be taxed on your children’s tax returns, even though the funds were contributed by parents. Maximum lifetime contribution limit per child is $50,000. 6. Business owners can hire family members and pay them through the company. As long as the compensation is for the work actually performed and at fair market rate, this is an effective way of leveling income. Make sure you compensate your family members the same way, as if they were not related to you. The new year is always a good time to explore new strategies. Consider the above when planning your finances in 2015. Eva Kupiec, CPA, Professional Corporation and Beata Kurpiewski, Chartered Professional Accountant operate their practices at 3461 Lake Shore Blvd. W. in Toronto www.beaccounting.ca
Beata Kurpiewski, Chartered Professional Accountant Eva Kupiec, CPA, Professional Corporation
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Value For Money Investing Gordon O. Stockman, BComm., CPA, CA, CFP, CIM Vice President – Financial Planning, Efficient Wealth Management Inc. A lower dollar makes Canadian goods cheaper for U.S. buyers, helping to stimulate exports but increasing the cost of imports.
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So why did the stock market go up so much? Point one tells us that the Bank of Canada believes falling oil prices are very bad for the economy. Is it not true that companies may struggle to perform well in a poor economy? Point two means companies can afford to expand to support sales in a poor economy. This seems silly until you get to point 3. Point 3 suggests that consumers will be able to continue on their spending spree buying houses and cars and increasing their indebtedness that is already at historic highs. All through December 2014 media piece after media piece reminded us that Canadian consumer debt is at an all time high, so borrowing some more makes sense (not really)? Point 4 reminds us that with a devalued dollar, exporters will be able to increase their sales but consumers will pay more for just about everything we buy because few goods are manufactured completely in Canada.
Surprise! Surprise! Earlier this week I had been enjoying the radio ads telling us with humour that surprises are not always good. Checking your parent’s browsing history, cold sores, etc. And then along comes the Bank of Canada cutting the overnight interest rate Wednesday morning. By noon the TSX index was up over 300 points and by Friday morning it was up over 500 points in total. And everyone was surprised. But was it a good surprise? Let us review what the Bank of Canada was saying and see if we can understand why company shares were suddenly so much more valuable.
Seemingly, not the best set of reasons to quickly buy Canadian shares or get bullish on the future of earnings at large Canadian companies, which is what is supposed to drive share prices. So what’s up? Well your own portfolio might not be driven by use of debt but the market as a whole is. Most professional managers, investment banks, hedge funds, aggressive investors etc. all use debt to support their activities in the equity markets. The Bank of Canada announcement meant that investors using debt were going to see even larger profits if the market continues its upward trend. They wanted a piece of that, so in they jump. However, debt outstanding against investments, so called margin debt, is at all time highs and going higher. In the United States margin debt is higher in relative terms than it has been since 1929 and all investors know what happened to the stock markets in 1929.
-The Bank of Canada believes low oil prices are overall negative for the Canadian economy (the price of oil has already fallen a further $10 since coming to this conclusion) and if oil stays where it is the central bank expects the economy to grow even slower than it had forecast. -The central bank was trying to push down the interest rates charged by Canada’s big banks, making it cheaper for companies to borrow money to grow their businesses. -A rate cut by the central bank likely means lower interest rates for variable rate mortgages, lines of credit and other loans based on the prime rate, which will likely boost consumer spending.
Now my articles are supposed to be about you and your nestegg not about the professionals. What does this all mean to YOU? If you are a trader, jump in with the rest. This cut in the overnight rate signals continued cheap debt and is going to create volatility and upper momentum to stock prices. This will remain true until the sentiment turns to worry about prices and debt. Make risky profitable trades while you can. If however, you are a long term investor looking to buy companies at fair prices without borrowing to do so, stay out of the buying foray. If you have been in the markets the last 5 years and have profited handsomely by the increase in share prices, take advantage of the rising prices to take some profits and/or rebalance your portfolio. Sure there is not much you want to buy with your profits but that is an indicator that prices are high across many sectors and different types of investments.
-The loonie immediately fell by more than 1.5 cents against the U.S. dollar.
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