Ontario Morning Podcast September 4th, 2024

Ontario Morning

Haliburton County's "accommodation tax" comes into effect next month. The tax is supposed to target short-term stays like hotel bookings and cottage rentals. This is the second time this is to hit the Ontario cottage country. We spoke to the mayor of the Township of Lake of Bays, Terry Glover, about the new tax accreditations.

After Canada imposed steep tariffs on Chinese steel, aluminum and electric vehicles, Beijing has opened an investigation into Canadian canola. They are accusing Canada of dumping cut rate products on the Chinese market. Many suspect that will result in steep tariffs from their side which could affect the encroaching canola harvest season. We spoke to one of the canola farmers, Jennifer Doelman, about how it affects the upcoming harvest.

Hollay Ghadery's new book “Widow Fantasies” explores what life would be like for her without her husband. It is a collection of stories and thoughts she and many other women have had towards their spouses from quite the unique perspective. All that and more in the Ontario Morning Book Column!

Mayor of Wasaga Beach, Brian Smith, is looking to transfer ownership of Wasaga Beach to the Ministry of Tourism to take over stewardship. For decades, Ontario's Parks Ministry has been the administrator of the lakefront, now the mayor plans to change that. We spoke to him about his proposed redevelopment plans.