Happy New Year!
We wish you a prosperous, healthy and successful 2006!

Local Round-up:

#1. Federal Election: 
2006 kicks off with the federal election. It is just two weeks away and we hear about it, see it and talk about it. Now is the time to raise your voice, your concerns and above all, vote.

Election Information:
Election Day: Monday, January 23, 9:30 a.m to 9:30 p.m.
Advance Polls: January 13, 14, 16, 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m.
Elections Canada: 1-866-236-8615
 
Local Candidates (In alphabetic order)

Roger Carter (Marxist-Leninist) 
A former resident of the Beaches, Roger currently lives in the Distillery District. He has worked at Canada Post for 32 years.
Election office:  416-253-4475, www.mlpc.ca

Marilyn Churley  (NDP) 
Marilyn lives in South Riverdale and was a city councilor for that area. Since 1990 she has represented the same area as an MPP.  In the provincial party Marilyn has served as the Deputy Leader and the Critic on the Environment, Women’s Issues and Democratic Renewal.
Election office:  416-691-6037, www.marilynchurley.ca

Peter Conroy  (Conservatives) 
Peter lives in the riding, where he has been an active member in local organizations such as the Beaches Lions Club. He worked on Parliament Hill for 4 years up to 1997. Currently he is the Development Manager for the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Election office:  416-691-8373, www.peterconroy.com

Jim Harris  (Green)
Jim has been  a member of the Green Party since 1987 and since 2003 has served as the leader of the party. Professionally he is a best-selling author and management consultant dealing with issue such as change, leadership, innovation and strategic planning.
Election office:  416-238-1174, www.greenbeaches.ca

Jim Love  (Progressive Canadian)
Jim was a founding member and is the current president of this new party. He lives in the riding and has been a volunteer for community, charitable and environmental organizations. Professionally he is an author, a consultant and a partner in a company that advises businesses on improving performance.
Election office:  647-403-5519, www.jimlove.com

Maria Minna  (Liberal, sitting MP)
Maria has represented this riding since October 1993. Living in the riding, Maria had served as parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Immigration and as Minister for International Co-operation.  
Election office:  416-429-3762, www.mariaminna.com 

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#2. Energuide for Houses Program by Natural Resources Canada:
Owner of houses at least 20 years old will be eligible for grants up to $4580 for making their residences more energy efficient. To qualify the owner will arrange with one of companies approved by the government to conduct home energy audits.

A thorough assessment will identify all the problem situations and provide suggestions for improvement. An certified energuide rating will be determined. There is a charge for this analysis, for which the government will provide a subsidy of $150. A period of 18 months is stipulated in which to make the upgrades. A second assessment is then required, at an additional, unsubsidized cost, to determine the degree of improvement. The percentage of improvement, not the cost of the retrofit, is used to calculate the grant.
 
For more information, contact Natural Resources Canada: 

1-800-387-200, www.energuideforhouses.gc.ca

#3. Featured Local Business  

"There is no Place like Home..." When Barbara Berrie, Associate Broker with Prudential Properties Plus, says the Beach is best, it¹s because she¹s been almost everywhere else. She once spent two years on the road as merchandizing manager for the Buddy Holly Show. Her love of travel has since taken her across Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and to South America and North America. "I still travel at least twice a year," she says. [full story]  

#4. Looking ahead - What's Happening in the Beaches!

• Solar Energy, Landscapes Walking Tour, Sunday Jan. 15, 2pm, meet at Beaches Library
• Revelation - Ten Ecumenical Bible Study sessions, Monday Jan. 23, St John's Anglican Church
• Guided Walking Tour - Leslie Street Spit, Sunday Jan, 29 10 am, front park entrance 
• Learning to lose weight safely and effectively, Mon Jan. 30, 7pm 
• Wintercity Festival, Thursday Jan. 26 - Thursday Feb. 9
• Winterlicious, Friday. Jan. 27 - Thursday. Feb 9
• Contest Winners by the Beach Photo Club, Wed. Feb. 1 - Tue.Feb. 28, The Beacher Café
• Amphibian Wetlands of Leslieville, Sat., Feb.11,  2 pm, the NW  corner of Queen and Jones Ave   
• 51st Annual Show - “Night on the Town”, Starts Friday Feb. 25, Kew Beach United Church Auditorium

Check out the latest special offers and promotions online

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