Remembrance Day marks the anniversary of the official end of the World War I hostilities on November 11, 1918. World War I was a massive conflict played out over the whole globe, but particularly in Europe, where troops from Canada supported the Allied forces. World...
Congratulations to Timothy for receiving recognition from the Executive Director of the Royal LePage Foundation for being part of the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation's TOP 10% DONORS! These donors are an extraordinary group of champions who are helping to provide a...
Dear Bloggers; Something I personally do each and every year to give back to the city, please read… Community Care will be holding the 8th Annual Great Holiday Food Drive in front of CKTB on Friday, December 7th, 6 AM to 6 PM. All are welcome to attend and donations...
Dear clients of the Blog: The Ontario Government announced the Rent Increase Guidelines for 2013, the rent increase for 2013 will be 2.5%, down from 3.1% in 2012. As always I’m here to help. Need anything, contact me. T. Each year, the Ontario government...
Dear Timothy, I’m so excited to congratulate you on being a TOP 10% DONOR in 2011! You helped us raise more money than ever before and gave women and children in your community a safe place to go to escape the violence in their lives. Through your generosity, we...
As you know, Timothy has been donating a part of every commission cheque to the Shelter Foundation for the past few years. We have just received news that Royal LePage Niagara Real Estate Centre Agents/Brokers have been able to raise $32,058.25, as a result of these...
A Niagara Falls-based developer will give new life to the St. Catharines General Hospital site when the new Niagara Health System complex opens its doors next year. The NHS announced Monday it has sold the St. Catharines General site, located on Queenston Street, to...
Many will be celebrating Canada's 144th year on Canada Day in grand style in the nation's capital. Every year, tens of thousands of people flock to Parliament Hill to take part in the Canada Day Noon Show with the Governor General, the Prime Minister, and the Minister...
The cut comes in advance of traditional fall home-buying season TORONTO, September 1, 2010 – BMO announced today it is decreasing its popular five-year low rate mortgage from 3.79 per cent to 3.59 per cent effective September 2, 2010. Read the news release. Paul...
The Nation's Capital is the headquarters for Canada's birthday celebration on July 1, 2010. Each year, hundreds of thousands of people visit Parliament Hill, Major's Hill Park, Jacques-Cartier Park, and other locations in the surrounding areas to celebrate Canada....
Dear Salisbury Clients, What a great response to the Buffalo Sabre tickets I’m giving away this upcoming Friday. I have read some truly amazing stories. Some of them are so good that I have posted what I think are the top stories on my Blog. I will add a comment on...
What do people do? Many Canadians celebrate Groundhog Day by attending festivals, engaging in activities and reading or listening to news about groundhog appearances on February 2. Some Christian churches celebrate Candlemas on this day. Other people mark Groundhog...
Hey Bloggers – The topic today is Harmonized Sales Tax. In summary, the Province of Ontario plans a major tax reform that will combine both the provincial and federal sales tax on products and services. The current combined tax of 5% GST and 8% Ontario sales tax won't...
In Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday in October. The origin and history of Thanksgiving Day in Canada is different from the American Thanksgiving. Whereas the American tradition talks about remembering Pilgrims and settling in the New World,...
The Grape and Wine Festival will take place from September 18th to 27th. This annual 10 day event features many of the world class Niagara wineries proudly showcasing their vintage along with several local culinary establishments. In addition to great food and wine,...
Ontario’s Bill 118 Ontario's Bill 118, an amendment to the Highway Traffic Act is now in effect and bans drivers from using handheld devices with display screens while operating a vehicle on the road. Here is a summary of the new rules: • Holding or using a wireless...
Why use The Salisbury Team? These sellers are sure glad they did! I listed their home on a Monday, we had 8 showings in 5 days. Had an offer registered by a realtor at 10am Saturday morning. Instead of presenting the offer right away, I called all the other 7...
A good friend in The Salisbury Team's network is helping out for this worthy cause below. If you can help in any way or join us next week, it would be appreciated. I hope to see you on the 28th. T. For the Needy, Not the Greedy is a 'not for profit' organization that...
I thought this would be some great information to pass along. Enbridge is offering a $300 credit if you move to a tankless water heater system, in addition to other rebates available from the government. In order to receive the $300 credit on your Enbridge account,...
Hey Bloggers, Many things happening in the Niagara Region. Here is the latest NEDC Newsletter. Enjoy! nedc_enews_june09.pdf T. Timothy Salisbury Broker The Salisbury Team Royal LePage Niagara Real Estate Centre Inc., Brokerage Toll Free - 1-800-467-8498 Office -...
Here's an article I found in the St. Catharines Standard that will be of interest to all and is definitely a must-read: Canada-United States border requirement kicks in Monday Timothy Salisbury Broker The Salisbury Team Royal LePage Niagara Real Estate Centre Inc.,...
Hello Bloggers! Some have been against it and some have been for it…now it’s time to heal and go on. The Ontario Municipal Board on Friday decided that the Port Tower has been approved. As one of the articles below states “While bricks and mortar are important, the...
About NORAD NORAD is the bi-national U.S.-Canadian military organization responsible for the aerospace and maritime defense of the United States and Canada. NORAD, created by a 1958 agreement between Canada and the United States, provides advanced warning of impending...
Community Care of St. Catharines and Thorold held their annual Stuff the Bus campaign on Friday, 12/12/08. It was held at the local radio station, 105.7 FM and 610 CKTB, located on the corner of Yates Street and St. Paul Street West. Timothy Salisbury stopped by to...
Here's a story that caught my eye in today's St. Catharines Standard, written by Monique Beech: Sixteen people left homeless by a fire at a downtown St. Catharines rooming house last week may face the holidays without a permanent place to live. Fire and smoke damage...
Hey Bloggers, New housing starts up overall this year but down with regards to detached homes, see the below link for more information. 2008_10_08_0815_eoc.pdf As always, should you have any questions regarding the housing market, don’t hesitate to call or e-mail....
In reading through the St. Catharines Standard, I found this story. Congratulations to everyone! The winners of the 2008 Ontario Home Builders' Awards were announced at Blue Mountain Resort in Collingwood on Tuesday. There are 30 Ontario Home Builders' Association...
The traditional continues for the Niagara Grape and Wine Festival, which originated in 1952, now showcases three unique events: the Niagara Wine Festival, held each September; the Niagara Ice-wine Festival, held in January; and the Niagara New Vintage Festival held...
Hey Bloggers, In summary, St. Catharines detached homes are down 13 percent from this time last year but, like the Niagara Region, row houses and apartments make the numbers look good with an overall increase of 7% since last year. Here's the August report:...