FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 25, 2014 HAGERSVILLE – Draw dates for big game entry draws are approaching. The moose draw opened April 22 and runs until June 2. Antlerless deer applications are already being accepted and continue until June 30. Applications for elk hunting, which is a relatively new opportunity in Ontario with a limited … Continue reading “Deadlines approaching for big game draws”
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 23, 2014 SIMCOE – A recently-released independent study has found Ontario’s lagging economy is dragging down the rest of the country. Released April 14, the Fraser Institute study Can Canada Prosper Without A Prosperous Ontario, looked at the province’s decline from the country’s economic engine to a “have-not” province. The study … Continue reading “Ontario an economic drain on Canada: study”
Invasive species bill requires extensive consultation: Barrett
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 18, 2014 Queen’s Park – During an Ontario Legislature speech on the Invasive Species Act – Bill 167 – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett reminded homeowners that not all invasive species are aquatic. Now that winter has finally broken and gardeners are beginning to think about planting, Barrett brought up the issue … Continue reading “Invasive species bill requires extensive consultation: Barrett”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 15, 2014 QUEEN’S PARK – April 10 marked the 20th anniversary of the passage of legislation that provided volunteer firefighters the right to use flashing green lights when responding to a fire call. “Talking to volunteer firefighters I hear many people still don’t make way for flashing green lights,” said Haldimand-Norfolk … Continue reading “Pull over for flashing green lights”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 8, 2014 QUEEN’S PARK – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett joined the spirit of thousands of apprentices across the province who noted the first anniversary of paying new fees to the Ontario College of Trades with frustration and grief. “In the past year, my office has received hundreds of calls from apprentices … Continue reading “Not a happy anniversary College of Trades one year old”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 3, 2014 (Queen’s Park) – Ontario’s Long-Term Report on the Economy is additional proof the McGuinty-Wynne government has no plan to create jobs or balance the budget, Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett has charged. And, the future growth projections presented in the forecast were foretold in the Drummond Report two-and-a-half years ago. … Continue reading “Ontario’s long-term economy forecast is dismal: Barrett”
For Immediate Release April 1, 2014 Queen’s Park – Under the guise of protecting young people, the Ontario government is once again taking aim at the legal tobacco industry and corner stores. Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett said the Youth Smoking Prevention Act, will do next to nothing to stop young people from lighting up because … Continue reading “Government “turning a blind eye” to illegal tobacco…again”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 24, 2014 SIMCOE – May Day will be more of a distress call than a celebration this year as Ontario residents already struggling with skyrocketing electricity prices will start paying even more. Effective May 1, electricity rates in Ontario will be going up by 0.6 cents per kilowatt-hour during peak hours … Continue reading “Electricity prices going up – again!”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 21, 2014 QUEEN’S PARK – Recently Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett acknowledged “Consumer Rights” in the Ontario Legislature. The theme for this year’s Consumer Rights campaign is the digital age. “It’s also an opportunity to fight abuse in the marketplace, social injustice which would undermine the rights that we are talking about … Continue reading “Consumer rights require a trustworthy market: Barrett”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 20, 2014 SIMCOE – When Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett heard about a constituent who will be forced to put their house for sale due to skyrocketing energy costs, he hit the roof. “This situation is spiraling out of control,” he said. “It’s a sad statement on the current energy policy when … Continue reading “People can’t afford hydro rate”