# levies (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover levies. Page: Feed: --- ## [Kitchener Market to expand interim operations, cut vendor fees after July fire](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/kitchener-market-expand-interim-operations-9.7316040?cmp=rss) _2026-08-21 · CBC | Kitchener-Waterloo News_ The Kitchener Market is set to expand its interim operations next month, giving most vendors a chance to return to business while the city continues working toward restoring the market building after a July fire. ## [Brantford, Ont., and Six Nations take step to share development benefits, improve relationship: mayor](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/six-nations-of-grand-river-memorandum-of-understanding-city-of-brantford-9.7314793?cmp=rss) _2026-08-21 · CBC | Kitchener-Waterloo News_ An agreement between the City of Brantford and neighbouring Haudenosaunee community Six Nations of the Grand River could result in Six Nations sharing in economic benefits from the development of lands on the city's edge, and will help the communities rebuild trust and respect, says the mayor of Brantford. ## [Police accessed CCTV cameras 19 times to assist investigations in Waterloo region, board hears](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/waterloo-region-police-cctv-cameras-9.7315701?cmp=rss) _2026-08-21 · CBC | Kitchener-Waterloo News_ Waterloo regional police say a new network of CCTV and automated licence plate recognition (ALPR) cameras is already proving useful to investigators, with the system accessed 19 times during its first 44 days of operation. ## [Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: Aug. 21-23](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/kate-5-fun-things-waterloo-region-guelph-august-21-22-23-9.7304329?cmp=rss) _2026-08-21 · CBC | Kitchener-Waterloo News_ This weekend there are fireworks in Ayr, a 10-year anniversary viewing of The Tragically Hip concert in Guelph, the Schneider Creek Porch Party in Kitchener and Cambridge ComiCon. ## [Deadline to register as candidate for Ontario's municipal elections closes Friday afternoon](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-election-nomination-deadline-9.7315183?cmp=rss) _2026-08-21 · CBC | Kitchener-Waterloo News_ A clearer picture of the choices Ontarians will face at the ballot box is set to emerge this afternoon as nominations for the fall municipal elections come to a close. ## [B.C. woman found dead near Rockwood, Ont., in 2005 was seen at Midland mall, Mississauga truck stop: police](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/b-c-woman-found-dead-near-rockwood-ont-in-2005-was-seen-at-midland-mall-mississauga-truck-stop-police-9.7314402?cmp=rss) _2026-08-20 · CBC | Kitchener-Waterloo News_ A B.C. woman found dead near Rockwood, Ont., in 2005 likely visited a mall in Midland and a Mississauga truck stop in the weeks before her death, police have revealed as they appeal for fresh leads in the cold case. ## [Province optimistic, education unions frustrated by stall in Ontario teachers' contract negotiations](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/calandra-union-negotiation-35-new-expanded-schools-ontario-9.7313908?cmp=rss) _2026-08-20 · CBC | Kitchener-Waterloo News_ Education Minister Paul Calandra says he remains optimistic over ongoing contract negotiations for teachers and education workers, while unions are expressing frustrations over the government's demands and a stall on discussions. ## [Back-to-back rock docs offer inside look at K-W's music history](https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7313777?cmp=rss) _2026-08-20 · CBC | Kitchener-Waterloo News_ Two local rock documentaries, "Rock this Town" and "Rock this Town: A New Wave," will be shown at The Princess Twin Cinemas on Sunday afternoon. The documentaries explore the history of rock music and concerts in Kitchener-Waterloo from the 1960s to the 1980s. Film producers Betty Anne Keller and Gary Stewart discuss the documentaries and their own history with K-W's music scene. ## [Some Ontario municipal seats remain uncontested ahead of election nomination deadline](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-municipal-election-deadline-uncontested-seats-9.7313674?cmp=rss) _2026-08-20 · CBC | Kitchener-Waterloo News_ With the window to run in this year's Ontario municipal elections about to close, observers and advocates are paying attention not only to those vying to lead their communities, but also to the number of people who aren't. ## [Serious e-scooter collisions increase in Waterloo region: WRPS](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/serious-e-scooter-collisions-increase-in-waterloo-region-wrps-9.7312581?cmp=rss) _2026-08-20 · CBC | Kitchener-Waterloo News_ As e-scooters become more popular throughout Waterloo region, the number of serious collisions is rising. According to Waterloo regional police, there were three e-scooter collisions resulting in serious injury, as opposed to one last year. ## [Non-Custodial Crypto Gateway (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/RnOKuM5jcmK8) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto, automated fee handling, and trustless escrow with real-time settlement. ## [Kitchener children’s author featured on CBC Kids Reads longlist](https://www.cbc.ca/books/kids/cbc-kids-reads-2026-longlist-9.7298283?cmp=rss) _2026-08-20 · CBC | Kitchener-Waterloo News_ From a chicken who believes she's a dinosaur to a 'boo-boo' looking for his new home to a bee who likes her alone time, the 15 Canadian picture books on this year's longlist all inspire joy. ## [Compensation reforms include SMSF levy](https://smsmagazine.com.au/news/2026/08/20/cslr-reforms-include-smsf-levy/) _2026-08-20 · Jason Spits · SMS Magazine_ SMSFs will be captured by the special levy model used to fund the CSLR but will only be required to pay a nominal amount. ## [CSLR ‘but for’ loss removal welcomed](https://smsmagazine.com.au/news/2026/08/20/cslr-but-for-loss-removal-welcomed/) _2026-08-20 · Jason Spits · SMS Magazine_ Industry associations are broadly pleased compensation from the CSLR will be applied to actual rather than hypothetical losses. ## [Bendel case implications noted](https://smsmagazine.com.au/news/2026/08/20/bendel-case-implications-noted/) _2026-08-20 · Darin Tyson-Chan · SMS Magazine_ The SMSF Association has pointed out to the ATO the potential repercussions the Bendel case decision might have for the sector. ## [Blended funds cloud recontribution plans](https://smsmagazine.com.au/news/2026/08/20/blended-funds-cloud-recontribution-plans/) _2026-08-20 · Darin Tyson-Chan · SMS Magazine_ Withdrawal and recontribution strategies as a Division 296 management approach need careful consideration with blended family SMSFs. ## [Jobs in Waterloo, Guelph impacted by province-wide WSIB staffing cuts, union says](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/wsib-review-lost-jobs-9.7312462?cmp=rss) _2026-08-19 · CBC | Kitchener-Waterloo News_ The Ontario Compensation Employees Union says the provincial government has deemed hundreds of WSIB jobs redundant — and Windsor's WSIB workers will be among those worst-hit with job cuts. ## [Cambridge business says tariff delay brings relief but 'durable agreement' still needed](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/local-business-mw-canada-textile-cusma-tariff-us-canada-waterloo-region-9.7312574?cmp=rss) _2026-08-19 · CBC | Kitchener-Waterloo News_ U.S. President Donald Trump announced late Tuesday that he's putting a pause on the levies that were set to take effect Wednesday. The pause, while welcome, is still not enough according to a local business. Cambridge-based textile company MW Canada sells most of its products to the U.S., and says what is needed is a "durable agreement" moving forward. ## [Ford's Texas trip to talk trade, tariffs cost taxpayers over $93K, internal document reveals](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-doug-ford-texas-trip-cost-9.7312305?cmp=rss) _2026-08-19 · CBC | Kitchener-Waterloo News_ Ontario Premier Doug Ford's spring trip to Texas to talk trade and tariffs cost taxpayers just over $93,000, a decision note obtained by CBC News through a freedom of information request reveals. The office of the premier said in a statement the trip laid the groundwork for billions in new investment, more good-paying jobs, and stronger economic ties between Ontario and the U.S. ## [Global study found many people don't understand the dangers of smoking](https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7312402?cmp=rss) _2026-08-19 · CBC | Kitchener-Waterloo News_ A global study led by a University of Waterloo researcher found that many smokers worldwide are still unaware of the dangers of tobacco use. The study followed around 240,000 people from 46 countries over two decades. Geoffrey Fong, the principal investigator of the International Tobacco Control Policy Evaluation Project and a professor at the University of Waterloo, explains his research. ## [SMSF consumer protections welcomed](https://smsmagazine.com.au/news/2026/08/19/smsf-consumer-protections-welcomed/) _2026-08-19 · Jason Spits · SMS Magazine_ Changes to protect SMSF trustees and not saddle the sector with further costs or compliance have been welcomed by the SMSF Association. ## [AI Summaries & Audio Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/GVFLsE0KV7oQ) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to concise audio briefings for the latest stories. ## [Govt announces new fund safeguards](https://smsmagazine.com.au/news/2026/08/19/govt-announces-new-fund-safeguards/) _2026-08-19 · Jason Spits · SMS Magazine_ The establishment of new SMSFs will require greater disclosure by trustees of their obligations, plans and advice fees. ## [Commercial property now more attractive](https://smsmagazine.com.au/news/2026/08/19/commercial-property-now-more-attractive/) _2026-08-19 · Jason Spits · SMS Magazine_ Using gearing arrangements to invest in commercial real estate has increased among SMSFs since the change in the LRBA rules. ## [Court overturns ART tax agent decision](https://smsmagazine.com.au/news/2026/08/19/court-overturns-art-tax-agent-decision/) _2026-08-19 · Jason Spits · SMS Magazine_ The Administrative Review Tribunal will review the banning of a tax agent who didn’t meet his SMSF’s tax obligations after its initial ruling was overturned. ## [Unique situations need specific records](https://smsmagazine.com.au/news/2026/08/18/unique-situations-need-specific-records/) _2026-08-18 · Darin Tyson-Chan · SMS Magazine_ Trustees using a specific approach to income allocation among members are unlikely to be able to rely on generic documentation to record the action. ## [Property usage must be clear](https://smsmagazine.com.au/news/2026/08/18/property-usage-must-be-clear/) _2026-08-18 · Jason Spits · SMS Magazine_ The shift to limit LRBAs to business real property means current and future investors must understand the correct use of those assets.