Business
May Business News
Fernie Garden Centre 6283 Olivia Road, 250-423-3666
Tax-Free Savings Account
We have been asked quite a few questions about Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) at the office lately and I thought it would be a good topic for this month’s column.
A TFSA is a registered savings plan, which allows any Canadian resident of 18 years of age or older to earn investment income that is tax-free. The contribution limit is of $5,000 per year and you can withdraw your funds at any time. To take advantage of the flexibility of withdrawals, you should consider investing your savings in a combination of investment such as high interest savings account, GICs and mutual funds.
April New Business
The Green Petal (Floral Design & Gifts), 421c 2nd Ave, 250.423.4486
April Business News
AHC Group, www.ahc1893.com, 250-423-2606
Harmonized Sales Tax
This past summer the Government of BC announced its intention to implement a Harmonized Sales Tax (HST), which effectively combines the two sales taxes we pay now (GST & PST), into one tax called the HST. We can expect that the HST will be in effect as of July 1, 2010.
RRSP Contributions
March 1, 2010 …for some it will be a great day on the slopes, a birthday, an anniversary, another day at work and for others, the disappearance of the little black cloud that has been hanging over their heads because they will have made the final contribution to their RRSPs for the 2009 tax year.
Of course most of you already know about this deadline but I thought I would take the opportunity to bring a few key terms to your attention since these RRSPs affect us differently during the course of our lives.
February Business News
Beavertail Lodge B&B 4507 Timberline Crescent, 250-423-2673
Beavertail Lodge has re-opened as a traditional bed and breakfast offering visitors very comfortable accommodation and truly delicious, hot breakfasts. Hosts, Wells and Karen Marshall hail from the Northwest Territories and have brought true northern hospitality to the B&B: a friendly, relaxed atmosphere enhanced by homemade baking.
February New Business
Fernie’s Girl Friday, 250-423-3575
Efficient Administrative Solutions. A familiar face from the construction industry, Julie-Ann Harbidge owner/operator of Fernie's Girl Friday strives to keep your mind at ease and keeps you up to date with your business or home. Creating time for you to get out and play.
RAW in 2010 by Robyn Unrau
I started eating raw food seven years ago, when my Mom was first diagnosed with cancer. I’d heard of the healing miracles of eating raw, and I eventually convinced Mom to try a juice cleanse with me.
January New Business
Fernie Child Care Society, 1101 2nd Ave, 250-423-3313
January Business News
AHC Development, www.ahc1893.com, 604-516-9145
December Business News
Corner Pocket Brasserie, 5369 Fernie Ski Hill Rd, 250-423-5035
December New Business
Escape Day Spa, 991 7th Ave, 250-423-7615
CADS Ski System
I recently read a feature in the Fernie Fix which made me think about the difficulty some people face in pursuing their passions when your body is no longer in optimal form. About three years ago that was where I was.