Bill 118, banning drivers from using handheld devices while operating a vehicle on the road, will become law on October 26, 2009. The legislation will prohibit drivers from holding devices such as cell phones, smartphones, iPods or other portable MP3 players, or portable games while driving. Viewing display screens on devices not required for driving such as a laptop or DVD player is also prohibited. Dashboard-mounted and hands-free devices, including commercial GPS units, will be permitted. Drivers will be allowed to use any device while pulled-over or parked in a way that does not disrupt traffic. Violating the ban will likely carry a fine of $500   Your Realtor in GTA 10/02/2009

The provincial government has introduced legislation, Bill 150, the Green Energy Act, which, if passed, would require mandatory home energy audits prior to the sale of a home. This legislation has not yet been passed and is not yet in effect. Under the proposed Green Energy Act, home owners would be required to provide information regarding the home's energy efficiency prior to the sale or lease of the property. Energy efficiency information about the property would have to be determined and provided by standardized methods established by the provincial government. The Province has not yet provided information on these details. The legislation, if passed, would allow the provincial government to prescribe: · what energy efficiency information has to be provided and in what manner; · the... 02/25/2009