Headlines for July 15th, 2023:

• Food inflation cheques from the federal government arrive in local mailboxes
  Months after Parliament passed the one-time benefit first unveiled as part of the 2023 federal budget, the payment was distributed on Wednesday. The food-inflation focused affordability measure is set to roll out to approximately 11 million low- and modest-income Canadians, and over 100,000 people in Kitchener. The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Revenue Peter Fragiskatos came to Kitchener to explain the rebate and answer questions.
  • For more information on the grocery rebate, you can contact the CRA or go to their website at:  https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/child-family-benefits/goods-services-tax-harmonized-sales-tax-gst-hst-credit/grocery-rebate.html
    

Also in headlines for July 15 2023:

• Queen Victoria statue in Kitchener’s Willow River Park vandalized for sixth time in three years
• Two new WRDSB trustees appointed, including son of late trustee
• Council approves construction of over 5000 residential units and more are on the way
• Laura Mae Lindo, outgoing MPP for Kitchener Centre, endorses Debbie Chapman in the race for MPP.

The music on today’s show is called “Reggae Music Upbeat Chilled Happy Island | EASY JAM”  and it’s by We Have A Tripod.  This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.