Premier Doug Ford's much-touted gas tax takes effect today
Premier Doug Ford's much-touted gas tax takes effect today, cutting five-point-seven cents per litre at the pump for the next six months.
Legislation that passed this spring will also see the fuel tax, which covers diesel, cut by five-point-three cents per litre over the same period.
The government has said the tax cut will cost $645 million while it's in effect.
Ford says he would consider extending the measure past December 31st if inflation is still high at the time.
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UPDATE: Suspect with weapon who was shot by Windsor Police has died
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Canadian comedian Russell Peters returning to Caesars Windsor
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Ontario proposes two-per-cent raise for lower-paid education workers
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UPDATE: Suspect shot by police following weapons call in area of Wyandotte and Ouellette
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Amherstburg council to discuss compensation review
It's part of a commitment laid out in the 2017 Compensation Review, where administration included a plan to ensure a comprehensive market review was conducted at a minimum once every five years, to ensure the compensation plan remains competitive and relevant -
Border Chambers of Commerce join calls for removal of ArriveCan
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Windsor and District Labour Council interested in aiding those running in the Municipal Election
The council will be evaluating candidates for office for the purpose of potentially endorsing them -
Canadian home sales slow further in July
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Forecast for Windsor-Essex for Monday, August 15, 2022
A mainly cloudy Monday is on tap with a 30 percent chance of showers
