The provinces of Ontario and British Columbiahave announced their intention to implement the harmonized sales tax (HST),which will replace existing provincial sales taxes and the federal goods andservices tax (GST) in those provinces beginning July 1, 2010 and will beadministered by the Canada Revenue Agency.

Ontario and British Columbia have announced point of sale rebatesfor the provincial part of the HST for certain goods currently not subject toprovincial sales tax, as well as partial rebates for the provincial part of theHST on new housing. 

The HST rates, including the provincial andfederal parts, would be as follows: provincial part + federal part = HST

Ontario: 8% 5% 13%British Columbia: 7% 5% 12%

What does this mean for businesses that make taxable supplies inOntario and British Columbia?

• The HST would generallyfollow the same rules and tax base as the GST.

• Businesses that are registered for the GSTwould automatically be registered for the HST and, as a result, would continueto use their current GST/HST account number for the HST. 

• GST/HST registrants may have to update theiraccounting and point-of-sale systems to accommodate the change in rate and thenew point-of-sale rebates.

• GST/HST registrants wouldreport their HST according to their current GST filing frequency.

Transitional rules would apply for:

• tangible personalproperty;

• services;

• intangible personalproperty; 

• continuous supplies;

• imported goods andimported taxable supplies; 

• goods and servicesbrought into the HST provinces; and

• housing and other typesof real property.

Where can I get more information?

Visit www.cra.gc.ca/harmonization to:

• find up-to-dateinformation on the harmonization of the sales tax.

• register for the free HSTinformation seminar “Transition to the Harmonized Sales Tax – Information forBusinesses”.

• register for a free HSTwebinar (online seminar).

To subscribe to theelectronic mailing list for the Excise and GST/HST News, a quarterly publication that posts technical information relatedto the transition to the HST, go to www.cra.gc.ca/lists.

If you need

more help,call our business enquiries line at 1-800-959-5525. 

Romance is in the air. Chocolate hearts, roses, greeting cards and snowflake kisses are everywhere. In the Village ... Your First, Your Last, Your Valentine.

 kaiseki-SAKURA Restaurant + Bar
556 Church St.
www.kaisekisakura.com  

Nothing says romance like delicious food, beautifully prepared.  This Valentine's Weekend, why not treat your loved one to a romantic dinner that you will always remember? Kaiseki-SAKURA if offering a special Valentine's week menu featuring Chef Daisuke's 5 course tasting menu especially themed for the occasion.

If you've never enjoyed Daisuke's 5 course tasting menu, now is certainly your change to indulge, and to make it a completely perfect kaiseki experience.  We also offer a fine sake pairing course (4 sake and saketini selections chosen specifically for their compliment to the course). The Tasting Menu is only 100 dollars per person, and the pairing drink option is only 40 dollars per person. It's a great wat to make this Valentine's day a night to remember. 

On Sunday, Valentine's Day, Paul (the owner) will be manning the Aphrodisiac Oyster Bar. We're not suggesting it's necessary but as they say a "push is as good as a shove". Please join us for an evening to celebrate love! 

 Smile with confidence with a brighter, whiter smile on Valentine's Day! For the month of February,
Wellesley Dental Centre is offering 50% off the fee for a Professional Home Whitening System.
Pls. call us for details and an appointment.

 

 

 

  
Bell & Solo

Drop in to Reither’s Fine Foods at 530 Church Street this Valentines season for great gift basket ideas starting at $35.00 and up.  Choose from a collection of pre-arranged baskets or customize your own from our unique selection of European delicacies. Catering is also available for your upcoming parties.  

Eyes on Church 

483 Church Street. 

416-962-3937

 

For those loving eyes of yours ...

Throughout the month of February we are offering a 20% discount on prescription lenses and sunglasses

Look into us at www.eyesonchurch.com 

 

  

Priape Toronto on Church Street brings back its annual DVD sale! Until February 28th only, take home some entertainment for these long winter nights! 

Choice of Appetizer

Love Potion

roasted wild mushroom soup,

natural cream infusion, crispy leeks

Or

Garden of Eden

Curried Waldorf Salad

raspberry citrus splash, peppery green garnish
 

Choice of Main Course

Lovers Rack of Lamb

pistachio crusted, garlic mashed potatoes,

mint infused au jus, honey glazed carrots

Or

Bird of Paradise

breast of roasted guinea fowl, kumquat café au laitsauce,

roasted sweet potatoes, whiteand green asparagus almandine

Or

Cupid’s Catch

sea bass and lobster meat,leeks and mushroom, wrapped

in puff pastry, saffronscented dill cream sauce,

baby white potatoes, mangowatercress salad
 

Better than Sex

warm molten chocolate ganache,

godiva liquor and whitechocolate custard

Coffee or Tea

$38.00 

As part of their “Think Big, Buy Local “ campaign, TheToronto Association Of Business Improvement Areas (TABIA) is inviting membersof the Church Wellesley Village community to engage with the Church WellesleyVillage BIA by nominating a business and a catch phrase for the second round oftransit posters to come out this spring. These posters which appeared across transit shelters, subway and busadvertisements last summer were successful in promoting local BIA neighbourhoodsand the importance of local shopping. For additional information regarding thecontest and how you can get involved, please refer to the copy below. 

Sample Contest Ad - Write your own headline 

Since 1922, Easter Seals Ontario hasbeen serving and representing kids with physical disabilities.  Today, more than 20,000 kids in Ontario livewith physical disabilities.

Easter Seals assists families of kidswith physical disabilities with the purchase of costly mobility equipment suchas walkers, wheelchairs, porch lifts and ramps, as well as communicationdevices and bathing equipment.  By providing financial assistance, Easter Seals performs anessential service to families who might not otherwise have the resources toobtain this equipment.

Attention: 

Church-WellesleyVillage Business Improvement Area Members

Showyour support for kids with physical disabilities at the 2010 Easter Seals Telethon,

LIVE from the CBC TV studio.

March 14^th from 12:00pm to 4:00pm

Each business,group, or organization to raise $500 for Easter Seals kids will be featured for one minute, live at the EasterSeals Telethon!  This is anoutstanding and unique opportunity to showcase the Church-Wellesley Village’ssupport.

The objective is simple:To create some new relationships and to celebrate them, on-air at the EasterSeals Telethon. The Telethon recognizes generoussupporters, and asks viewers to help make a difference in the lives of Ontario’schildren and youth with physical disabilities.

-       Easter Seals must receiveyour commitment and your $500 donation by March 8, 2010.  Thiswill ensure that we can schedule you into the live broadcast.

-       A maximum of 5 people canappear in your 60-second live television segment.

-       You will be asked toidentify yourself, your business, and answer 2-3 questions about why you choseto take part in the Easter Seals Telethon and how you raised money for EasterSeals kids.

-      In order to raise the $500, you can put a deposit box in yourstore, hold a special "Easter Seals Telethon" promotion (% of thesale of a specific product is donated", or you can simply ask friends,family, neighbours, and customers to pledge your efforts.  It's up toyou! 

-      Easter Seals Telethon posters and information about Easter SealsOntario will be available through your BIA office, which you can display tohelp in your fundraising efforts.

If you would like to takepart, please contact David at the CWVBIA office or Clark Vallis at Easter Seals Ontario - 416.510.5092 or cvallis@easterseals.org.

The application for the2010 Commercial Facade Improvement Program is now available online at http://www.toronto.ca/bia/financial_incentive_programs.htm#1 .As well, the attached postcard will be mailed to all of the owners of buildingsin eligible BIAs. The postcard  advisesowners of four information meetings that will be held in March. You do not needto attend this meeting to apply.

The meeting dates for information regarding the application are:

Wednesday March 3 2010(Toronto City Hall)

Wednesday March 10 2010(Toronto City Hall) 

Tuesday March 16 2010(Etobicoke Civic Centre) 

Thursday March 18 2010 (North York Civic Centre)

Click here to view Info on 2010 Commercial Facade Improvement Program 

The Toronto Association of BIA’s “Think Big-Buy Local” advertising campaign was launched on Monday, September 14^th.  

Nine different designed posters will be placed on 200 bus shelters, and 300 subway cars and station locations throughout the city encouraging all citizens to shop in their local neighbourhood- to think big but buy local. 

John Kiru, Executive Director, TABIA, has set a goal to boost all BIA businesses throughout the city to aid in the recovery of the recession.  “The best way to do this is by TABIA supporting the efforts of all BIAs and their local businesses,” Kiru believes. The theme for “Support Your Neighborhood Businesses, Think Big-Buy Local” was developed to meet the needs of each and every small business operation in all parts of the City of Toronto.

Astral Media and the City of Toronto have joined together with TABIA in supporting this business promotional campaign by donating a large number of the advertising location spaces.  The attachment shows the nine different copy themes with appropriate photographs for each message promoting a different kind of business in each panel.   

Don't forget to join us for the 40th Anniversary of BIAs in 2010! 

Designed by Toronto architect Claudio A Santon in accordance to the objectives of the BIA, the proposed 22’ high illuminated structures will identify the north border (Gloucester Street) and south border (Wood Street) of the CWVBIA.   The Gateway Markers are produced by the CWVBIA as part of a 2010 cost share project with the City of Toronto.  The CWVBIA Board of management has agreed to go forward with the installation of both the north and south end markers for the summer of 2010.

Click here to view the Marker Elevation.