Page 10, Whitby Free Presa,,Wednesday, January 266 1994 business news Hot Decem ber There were 786 new homes sold in the Greater Toronto Area in December 11993,1 a whopping 77 per cent increas fi-am the 445 new homes sold in December 1992, according to the Greater Toronto Home Builders' Ausoiation (GTHBA). There were 33 oold and 41 in Oshawa. in Wihitby "The 786 sales repressent the s t December resuits ince 1988, d the third consecutive ottanding monthly performn- ance,te says Gg@A president Peter Langer. The fourth quarter resuits raised total 1993 new home sales to 11,297, a 12 per cent increase over the 10,091 new home sales recorded in 1992. Mutual Fundfest The Ail-Star Jnvestment Conference February 5, 1994 Corne jain us and learn [romn some of the top money managers in the Mutual"Fund industry an how ta, invest your money in today's investment climate. Topics discussed will include: " Investing globally. " Are Canadian stocks a good place ta be? " Do Canadian bonds make sense now? " Is the U.S. market overvalued? " How does proper asset allocation work? " lnvesting in the Far East. " Investing in emerging markets. " Interest rates and the Canadian dollar. " Discussing the new Government's possible tax changes and strategies ta take now. " Foreign investing bath inside and outside your RRSP. " Are mutual funds a goad idea [or foreiçrn invest.inçr? " Question and Answer perioci with every presentation. Guest Speaker Line-up Fidelity Investrnents Mackenzie Financial AGF Investments Templeton International Deloitte & Touche, Canada's largest accounting firm, will be discussing recent tax develapments and tax implications of mu tuai fund investing. February 5, 1994, 9:30 arn - 2:00 Pm Le Gala, 65 Sunray, Whitby R.S.V.P. and Directions phone Kathy at 905-576-1726 e 1 800 661-0243 * MIDLAND WALWVYN ib 8~L U E C H 1P T HIN KIN G- Hosted by: The Oshawa Branch, 1 Mary St. N., Oshawa Tm BLUE CHIP THINKING is a trademark of Midland Walwyn Capital Inc. An Save an extra v% intaxes on your RRSP contribution this year " Working VentaresCanadia Fwd la a aboUm-spno invesmen firnd that invesu primarily in smai m mdix- ézdCaMadianfi em. " Such invesuntes offer thre palential for abave-aveinge retum but involve higirer rrsksthan many other invesireni. " An invesmSt n aWoeking Venu=e requime a long-term commritruent and cannot gumaznay spcific rate of retuin or any retim. Redmption of sbiresorkiodng Vcnmm s subje to certan oeadiziou. " Amuacve rai credits availble to ùwestors in Working Vaiterespide imineduate beneflîs and are inended to offset dres risk. Heoes an cawwmLk: Taxsuvim $~0 -RRSP tax deducicn (g*m0% fxnuiri) Feil TaiCmeit(M)%) - $10 huà waTaiuikm* $500 $4Mw 1Your NetCnu m Yor TtdTa, Savku THE MUTUAL GROUP opened its Whitby office at Pearson Lanes recently. Shown at the grand openîng celebration are (from left) Herb Tran (sales), brarich manager Ed Romaniuk and underwriter Gerry Woof. Photo by Mark Rleesor, Whithy Frse Press Appeal for fundin The Durhamn Region branch cf the Ontario March of Dimes is appealing to businesses, clubs and associations for help with funding to provide a *$4,000 mobility device for a Whitby resi- ...... .... . ............... The firet in Durham cof what is becoming a new standard for Weight Watchers centres across Ontario, Québec and Atlantic Canada offlcially opened in Pickering on Jan. 17. The fully accessible, full-service centre is a resource for area Imiportant infoemaucn about this invesmnn fund is contained in its prospecta. Obtain a copy frumna securizies dealer duly quafied and licerrscd tw disriburetheme secunnes and read i carfuly belote 1 nivcsag. Share value and invesnent muni will nommaie. invesirs en t in OntajPic dadJln and New Brrmswidc. FOR MURE INFRMAION CALL NOW, OR MAIL IN THE COUPON TO TH1E RIGHT. Ian Glover 111 Slmoe Stree< North PO. Box 705 Oshawa, Ontario LIH 7M9 1-905-4346010 Toit Free 1-800-267-1522 reidents who want to learn how to eat properly as part cf a healthy lifestyle that includes exercise. The new centre is located in Pickering Centre Plaza, 1450 Kinguton Rd. at Valleyfarm Road. dent. The March of Dimes provides asuistive devices to adulte with physical disabilities. An applica- tion is made to the Ontario government, and if the applicant qualifies, the govenient pas 75 per cent of the cost of th e device, the remainder paid by' the March of Dîmes. If an applicnt does not qua- lify, the March of Dimes pays anywhere from 25 to 10 per cent of the cost. "With the recent ministry cut- backs to the assistive devices program, Ontario March of Dimes is needed now more than ever," says. Denise Harding, fun- draising co-ordinator for the March cf Dimes'Durham branch. While more funds are needed, the waiting list for assistive devices is increasing, she adds. For more information cail 434- 5280. C;fl>... .. More than 250 exhibitors, in- w~rnucluding three from Whitbj, will E FUNDbe at the fourth annual Cottage Show Feb. 4 to' 6 at the Metro UIFS East Trade Centre in Pickering. The show includes contractors, rnment Bonds and log home builders, renovators Corpratonsdock builders and'exhibitors o:i Corportionsboats, cances, hot tubs, wood stoves, home furnishings and 0John outdoor clothing 7755 Exhibitors from Whitby are 387-0859 Bil-Den Home Improvements Four Seasons Sunrooms anc1 TPA Investment Planning Inc. unL YES,I'dîketoknowmmrabouthowIlcan do better with Wor:<Mg Ventures * Canadian Fund Inc~ M Name 0 Addres: * M à P06 CoM ______________VENTURovnE_______ CMAINFUCIC -mo ana M'ana_____un__MUR MUR___Rab.___la - - - ~ a, WLÂà !H ACC;UMULAT13 ON i(X (1 year to Dec. 31, 1993) CALDWELL SECUJUTIES ASSOCIÂT] Ideal for RSPs and F Balanced with Govei the shares of Senior Viaceat I (416) 862-- or Toli Free (80Q