Category Archives: Retail

Watermain break the least of the worries at STEGH?

It’s been a trying seven days for the administration at St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital. A week ago Friday, the hospital was the victim of a watermain break that forced a shutdown of water to the west wing of the facility, … Continue reading

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Exposing the Inner Workings of the Contraband Tobacco Industry

C-Stores Association Visits St. Thomas to Expose the Inner Workings of the Contraband Tobacco Industry in Ontario Close to 350 smoke shacks in Ontario and Quebec are making it virtually impossible for legitimate convenience store retailers to compete in the … Continue reading

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Play nice and wait until everyone is in the water

It took a hot grill to fire up the St. Thomas mayoral race. Who could have imagined the pancake breakfast at last Saturday’s opening of Horton Farmers’ Market would have such lasting impact? While Ald. Heather Jackson-Chapman and mayoral wannabe … Continue reading

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Filed under 2010 Municipal election, Alma College, City of St. Thomas, City Scope, Municipal Affairs, Retail

Taxable/not taxable under Ontario’s HST

McGuinty’s tax grab will impact what you purchase in the following fashion (you’ll feel comfy all over at what happens to your heating and electricity bills) … Taxable NotTaxable On HST

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Elgin Mall – connecting with the community

For shoppers in secondary cities such as St. Thomas, Ont., located 30 kilometres south of London, the Elgin Mall is more than a mid-market retail hub – it’s a destination for a tightly knit community that has seen its manufacturing … Continue reading

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