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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 2009-02-25, Page 3Goderich Si nal -Star, Wednesda , February 25, 2009 - Pa • = A3 We are moving! The SAN itt loll Arrny (iOdcriC'h 1il I'i l t Store Current location closing March 13th 104 The Square Reopening at NEW location April 2' 309 Suncoast Dr. E. (across from Crabby Joes) DONATIONS NEEDED. Thank you for your support. Photo by Gerard Creces Huron -Bruce MP Ben Lobb .spoke at the Mayor's lunch about the federal government's decision to stimulate the economy by buying $50 billion in mortgages to give banks liquidity. Stimulus, credit top federal to-do list signal -star staff It's appropriate that Canadians are facing hard times in the Chi- nese year -of -the -ox, Huron -Bruce MP Ben Lobb said to the lunch crowd. "We're prepared to toil long and hard," said Lobb. "We're capable of hardship without complaint." Lobb used his time at the podi- um to outline the safeguards put in place by the federal government to ensure job and income security for Canadians during the "collapse of the markets." Freeing up credit for businesses facing hard times is of utmost im- portance, Lobb said. With banks growing increasingly apprehensive about lending money due to a hostile economic climate, the government is trying to coax banks into freeing up more dollars. "They've capped, cut and elimi- ated (credit) altogether," Lobb said. "We need to keep Canadians' finan- cial footing on the ground." The federal government's effort to get credit flowing into the hands of business and consumers involves buying $50 billion in government - insured mortgages to give banks li- quidity. Lobb said the move is only natural, as ultimately, "the government is on the hook anyway." Lobb estimated the federal govern- ment would up that figure by the fall. East Street parking limitations voted down at council table Gerard Creoles signal -star staff Parking on East Street was a hot top- ic at council this week, with councilor Myles Murdock leading the charge to have a 15-tninute maximum installed for the business section surrounding the Canada Post office. "That area experiences the most prob- lems for parking," Murdock said, adding signage declaring time limits on parking should be erected to curtail the prob- lem. However, the idea met with opposi- Decorative and Functional Ironwork Featuring Unique, Custom Made - Railings* Gates` Furniture' Garden Accessories HAVE YOUR OWN IDEAS MADE INTO REALITY! Strong, Flexible and Enduring Steel For your Home/Cottage/Business/Garden Visit our website at www.workingiron.ca 36854 DUNGANNON RD., DUNOANNON 529-3434 tion, as the limitations could be difficult to properly monitor. "It's a cyclical thing," said Goder- ich clerk -administrator, Larry McCabe. "You just can't enforce one small area for 15 minutes." Mayor Dib Shewfelt coincided with this, adding the town could look at other parking options in the area. A motion was made by Murdock to install three signs for 15 -minute park- ing on East Street, seconded by David Yates. The motion was defeated. C z./.) dey FINE DINING Every Wednesday Evening Town Square Special X20 �� e 3 course Includes Caesar salad, choice of steak and mushroom ple or scallop cream pasta and dessert. Resorvaltions oppr clattd. 120 Court House Sq. Goderich 519-524-5166 balleysrestaurant@rphoo.com Great Cars. Great Rates. Now available with winter tires! Call or visit us today! Highway 21 south of Goderich at Hyundai of Goderich. 519-524-1795 • A U ensee of Dollar 'Aunty Automotive Group, inc. or its Affiliate. We Are Saving You Money YOUR CHOICE OF Buy ang ; _ � , EE on Natural and Wood Blinds OR SEE Cordless . on Cellular, Pleated, Metal and Roman Shades OR FREE ToP DownBottom UP n Cellular and Roman Shade OFFER VALID FROM FEBRUARY 18TH TE) MARCH 27TH, 2009 LEVOOR blinds & shades CALL OR COME IN FOR DETAILS Serving the Lakeshore and Beyond... Call us today for a Free In-home Consultation! 31 Colborn 11., and doss 519-9241-1111915 931 er.sa CL, Kisseinllor 119-3911-4641 526 ood.rlok Vt., P111 Bps 119432-4643 A SHADE AB . E THE REST