What's New in 2023 so far April 2023 Digby Area Board of Trade General Meeting Tuesday, April 4⋅5:30 – 6:30pm This invitation is extended to all interested members of the community. Fundy Restaurant Carl Thomas Room At the general meeting, we are pleased to have Erica Phillips from Jayne’s Funeral Home as our guest speaker. Discussions on membership for 2023, NS Works job fair as well as the results from the Burns fundraiser dinner. Spring into Summer 2023 The largest tradeshow in Sou'west Nova Scotia is back at the Digby Area Recreation Commission on June 17 from 9am - 4pm. Stay tuned for more details Local Business Directory We are looking for a volunteer to assist in creating a local business directory from Annapolis to Clare. Email us if this could be of interest to you.
[email protected] Robbie Burns Rocks! This year’s Robbie Burns event was a smash hit again and was the largest attendance to date. When you can enjoy a fantastic event that donates the proceeds to charity, it is double your fun. Read More We are working to bring business opportunities to our area. A recently organized brainstorming session in collaboration with Maritime Launch Services and Invest Nova Scotia explored new opportunities for economic growth and development in the region. Read More visit our website Bob Dylan sang, “The times they are a changin.” And truly they are. Not only do we have the issue of is a contractor really an employee, or are they a “Dependent Contractor.” That our courts have made this a new category that has become a reality. To me this is just a bridge that has the same destination. It boils down to what is the intent of the agreement to hire and be hired. This third category in the middle between employees and independent contractors CRA has been cracking down on companies and independent contractors, who are not really all that independent. The heart of the distinction between an employee and an independent contractor is; If they look like a duck, quack like a duck, then they are a duck! Regardless of what the Contract for employment says. When CRA unwinds the relationship, it is very costly for both the employer and the worker. When the thin veil of the employment contract is pierced then the Employment Standards ACT kicks. Tax deductions are lost, terminations, hybrid policies, and workers rights kick in. Understand that CRA, Employment Standards, and Workplace Safety all want everyone to be an employee. Even the owners of their own company. Fighting the inevitable can be a waste of time. Better to plan other strategies. It will be interesting to see how CRA works things out with their own workers. I don’t think their own employment contracts stand up to the test Member Spotlight JAYNE'S FUNERAL HOME Jaynes Funeral Home has served Digby County since 1955. They specialize in "at need" services as well as "pre-need" services. Pre-planning lets you pay today's prices for future services. Learn more about the benefits from an expert, Erica Phillips will be speaking on at our general meeting on April 4, 2023. The funeral home and chapel are warm and welcoming, and the staff is experienced and compassionate. Losing a loved one is hard, and they are there to guide you through planning a funeral or memorial every step of the way. PERSONALIZED FUNERALS Jaynes Funeral Home help families create personalized funerals and memorials. This approach keeps them open to traditional religious rites as well as contemporary gatherings that deeply reflect a person's life. That means that whether you want a basic cremation with cremated remains scattered in a personally meaningful place, a funeral in the chapel with cemetery burial nearby, or a modern celebration of life with live music, favorite foods and a send-off that expresses the passions of yourself or your loved one, they deliver. They also offer a public servants program if you are or your loved was a police officer, firefighter or EMT. CREMATION SERVICES Not everyone knows that there are many cremation options. If you are interested in cremation, the funeral home team can explain the process and different options. From a direct cremation without a memorial service or a witness cremation to a full funeral service before or after the cremation and more, they will help you understand this increasingly common choice—and handle all of the cremation arrangements . HISTORY Since 1955, Jaynes Funeral Home has provided the families of Digby, Weymouth and beyond with the very best funeral and cremation services available anywhere. They are also a member of the Dignity Memorial® network, the largest group of licensed funeral service providers in North America. Phone: (902) 245-2525 Location: 15 Birch Street, Digby, NS, Canada, B0V1A0 www.dignitymemorial.com Stay tuned to the DABT Calendar for details about upcoming meetings and other events. Don' t forget to let us know if you have an event you would like added! Visit our calendar Does your business have an upcoming event you would like to share in our next newsletter? Perhaps there is a topic you would like to see highlighted? If so, send it in! Share and idea! Follow us for updates on local businesses and events
