Southlake Emergency Department received a huge boost after raising over $3 million at a Black Tie event back on October 5th. Hundreds of guests and sponsors for the Southlake Foundation gathered at the 2024 Future is Now Gala. The funds raised from the event will go towards new and renewed spaces, equipment, and new technology to make sure that the Southlake Hospital can service as many people as possible. If you want to make your own donation to the Southlake Foundation, you can visit southlakegala.ca.
The Ontario government continues to welcome investments into electric vehicles. The latest investment comes from Hannon Systems, which is a global automotive parts supplier. Hannon Systems will be investing $155 million to build an almost 300,000 square foot facility in Woodbridge, Ontario. The facility will focus on e-compressors, which is an essential part of any EV. The factory will be the first of its kind in North America, and with it opening, is expected to create over 300 jobs in the area.
Election season is almost upon us in Canada, and federal Conservative leader Pierre Polyev continues to make campaign promises. His most recent promise is right on brand with his Axe the Tax, pledging to eliminate GST on new homes sold for under $1 million. The announcement was made yesterday on social media in a campaign-style video. According to Polyev, GST was not meant to be applied to necessities like food and housing. Polyev says that his promise will save Canadians $40,000 on an $800,000 home.
