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38 TAX TIME Take note of the new provincial tax changes
57 AROUND THE HOUSE Improve your home’s energy efficiency this spring 59 QUICK TIPS Five tips for a safe “open house” event 66 FINANCES Expert tax tips for the selfemployed By Jen Killins
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64 Durham Region market commentary
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