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Aaa an es rt tn ---- rm m-- 34 - "WEEKEND STAR" cdc ei ei ai i i 0 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2000 "> You can find it at www.redtape.gov.on.ca New government website launched to help cut through "red tape" A new web site www.redtape.gov.on.ca, has been launched by the commission set up by Premier Mike Harris to - investigate and resolved red tape problems on behalf of business institu- tions, and individuals. "Our government is committed to removing the barriers to job growth such as red tape. This new web site allows the public IE RA or Sarr a BRI RA A EA SERNA WE ol, | A ---------- to review the progress of the Commission and offer suggestions on what to fix next," said Premier Harris. The leaders of two provincial business groups joined Red Tape Commission Co-chairs Joe Spina, MPP Brampton Centre, and Frank Sheehan in launching the new red tape site. "The government lis- tened to our members' 'Ontario recommendation to make the Red Tape Commission permanent," said Doug Robson, president of the Chamber of Commerce. "Now, our members also will be happy to see that the Commission's web site can help them obtain assis- tance with their red tape problems." "We want the govern- ment to cut red tape so 188 MARY ST. AL LLU - PORT PERRY - SRA OY (905) 985-7383 SY=11= Nan ends BDIsYoN 31/00 nt Woy 'x '7:00 a.m. 10 9:45 p.m. Monday-Friday, "in 700 a.m. b 645 pin. Shor. OMESIEAD F _ HARDWOOD & LAMINATE FLOORING * RATTAN FURNITURE 1918 SCUGOG ST., PORT PERRY (905) 985-2451 FNTPDTIINY. i555 ches 15 AIL It RAE x) that business can get on with the business of gener- ating economic growth and creating wealth for Ontario, which will lead to the cre- ation of more jobs," said lan Howcroft, Ontario vice- president of the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters. The mandate of the Red Tape Commission is to prevent and eliminate non-essential procedures, forms, licences and regula- tions that add to the cost of dealing with govern- ment. The Commission reviews all new regulations and legislation affecting business, applying a busi- ness impact test designed to prevent the creation of new barriers to job cre- ation or better govern- ment. "We want people to use the web site to tell us what we can do to cut red tape,: said Spina. "Unnecessary red tape wastes time and money and removing it helps to make our province more attractive to job-creating investors from around the world," Commission Co-chairs Spina and Sheehan head up a committee of eight MPPs who were appointed by Premier Harris. It'll be a Rockin' New Year's Eve at the Great Blue Heron Casino Join us on Sunday, December 31, for the Great Blue Heron's Rockin' New Year's Eve International Foodfest. Our International theme will feature food sta- tions with delicacies from around the world. The evening's musical entertain- ment features REB band George Olliver and Gangbuster, renowned for their own brand of rock and soul. Disc jockey Jerry Archer will kick off the evening and enter- tain in between live sets. A ski weekend for two will be one of the many door prizes given away during this evening of non-stop fun! The cost will be $15 per person includ- ing tax. Advance sales will begin on December 8. All patrons purchasing tick- ets in advance (cash only at the Great Blue Heron) will be assured immediate entry. The "All You Can Eat" International food stations will be available from 7:00 pm until 2:30 am. Our regular evening dinner buffet will not be available on this date. Party favours will be available for all paying guests. The Great Blue Heron Charity Casino with 450 slots and 40 casino table games is located on Island Road just east of Port Perry. The facility is located less than one hour northeast of Metropolitan Toronto, and an easy 30-40 minute drive from Markham, Oshawa, Ajax, Pickering, Peterborough and Lindsay. Check your local arena for dates, times Tim Hortons shops offering free "TimSkates" this Holiday Season Local Tim Hortons stores are sponsoring Free Holiday "TimSkates" at var- ious arenas for participants of all ages to enjoy during the month of December. Schedules listing the times and venues for the free skates can be found in all local Tim Hortons stores. At Tim Hortons we feel that it is important to give back to the communities in which we operate," said storeowner Dorothy Bull. "TimSkate is a great event that can be enjoyed by the entire family over the holidays. Throughout the year, Tim Hortons is involved in countless local events, activities and spon- sorships, and this is the perfect way to say thank you to the whole communi- ty." | With 2000 locations from coast to coast in Canada, and in parts of the United States, Tim Hortons has become a party of every- day living for many loyal customers. PORT PERRY DENTAL ASSOCIATES AA AA EEE * PAYMENT PLANS ARRANGED % SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT +» EVENING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE + DENTISTERY WHILE YOU SLEEP * GENERAL ANAESTHEIA AVAILABLE ------ NEW PATIENTS WELCOME [i y [ ]985- 8459 |G. 462 PAXTON ST. (ACROSS FROM PORT PERRY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL) 18S Bw any' Ag 6S ST sb