Yard Sale for the Cure

Brooklin is hosting a Yard Sale for the Cure Event for Breast Cancer Research on Saturday May 27, 2006.

You can register for the event by making a small donation of $15 online at www.yardsaleforthecure.com, all proceeds go to the cause, and receive your yard sale kit which includes a t-shirt, balloons and a lawn sign, and you're all set!

Kits can be conveniently picked up at the new RE/MAX SPIRIT OFFICE in Downtown Brooklin. More info about the event: Yard Sale for the Cure

Ontario Property Assessments = too much tax

CTV did a report last night regarding the way in which MPAC (Municipal Property Assessment Corporation) has been assessing properties for calculating taxes in Ontario. You have until the 31st of March to file a complaint about your tax assessment for 2006 but the Premier of Ontario is considering an extension. I live in Brooklin, does anyone else find the property taxes a little high here? Read the full story. Click here to view the Government of Ontario web site for more information.

Green Homes Are Good

Check out my post on Greenthinkers called Building Green for More Green.

Greenthinkers is an eco-blog that discusses all things environment.

New Listing in Brooklin

Just a quick note to inform you of a new home listing I have in Brooklin. It's an immaculate home in the northeast part of Brooklin. Check it out.

In case you are not familiar with the Village of Brooklin, it is a great community in the north part of Whitby.

be sure to check it out and my others in my Featured Listings section of my web site or search local homes right now.

Stunning Brooklin Home For Sale

Check out my new listing in Brooklin.

• Bright, Open Concept.
• Warm Neutral Decor.
• Gourmet Style Eat-in Kitchen with Upgraded Dark Maple Cabinetry and Breakfast Bar.
• Maple Hardwood.
• Family Room has Gas Fireplace with Mantle.
• Big Master Bedroom with Walk-in Closet and Full Ensuite with Soaker Tub.
• Great Community
• Huge backyard (approx. 47' wide)
• Short walk to Park with playgym
• Relax and Welcome Home!

$297,000

Contact Tara D'Oliveira at Re/max Spirit Inc. to set up a viewing 905-655-1144!

New Restaurant for Brooklin

I was excited to see that the new Shoelesss Joe's opened for business recently. It came as a surprise, no 'Grand Opening". The food was great and the wait staff is very friendly, my baby boy loves them! It's a great place for family, business meetings and hanging out at the bar. This is great for our town.

Do you heat your home with electricity?

Good news! Hydro One has teamed up with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) to provide financial incentives for energy-efficiency upgrades to low-income Hydro One customers who heat their homes with electricity. It could be an average of 30% savings on heating bills. This is also great for those considering the purchase of a home that has electric heat. Often, these homes are much more affordable for first time buyers. Read the full article.

Carnwith Dr. & 12 Road Almost Open

Good news for residents of Tribute's Village of Brooklin. The new road opening Hwy 12 up to Carnwith Drive looks like it is almost complete.

This should ease traffic in some parts of the nearby neighbourhood and create a safer left-turn alternative onto Hwy 12 instead of making the turn from Columbus Rd.