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REGIONAL NEWSSubmitted photosScott Clarkson, above left, who appeared in last summer’s festival productions of ‘TheFourposter’ and ‘Two for the Seesaw’ joins the cast of ‘Mary, Mary’ along with newcomerElisabeth Lagerlöf, above right, a graduate of the legendary New York City American Musicaland Dramatic Academy.FESTIVALFrom page 40from BEST WESTERN PLUS Perth Parkside Inn & SpaDad’s Day$11050min MassageHair CutBEST WESTERN PLUSplayed here by Toronto’sKevin Hare, with a broadrange of theatre credits, aswell as appearing in over 40films and TV shows, including‘The West Wing’, ‘RFK’,‘Queer as Folk’, ‘Hollywoodland’,‘Wind at My Back’,‘Daydream Believers: TheMonkees’ Story’, and ‘LonesomeDove’.The festival takes place at anew venue this year, the lovinglyrestored Full Circle Theatreat 26 Craig St. in Perth. Inaddition to a new Cottager’sFlex Pass and season pass, theFestival also features a seriesof getaway packages (www.classictheatre.ca/packages)that offer prospective visitorsboth daytrip and overnightstays.The festival is also collaboratingwith the Perth Museumon a new exhibit entitled Nowand Then: Found Treasures ofCanadian Theatre History,DON’T FORGET DAD!King for the Day$195Call 613-326-0082 or visit us…www.BestWesternPlusPerth.comwww.ParkSideSpa.caPool &FitnessMembershipsGolf Packages – Stay Play and Relax all Day$99.99$124.99$239.99focusing on the developmentof modern Canadian theatre,with still photos, costumedesigns, and paintings by legendaryactor Gordon Pinsentamong the many archivalgems that will be on displayJune 20 to Oct. 10.For complete details on thesummer season and to bookearly bird discounts beforeJune 8, visit classictheatre.caor call 1-877-283-1283.Submitted by the ClassicTheatre Festival.As of June 1st theParkside Spa will beOpen Sundayfrom 10 -4Gift Certificatesare available for boththe Best Western PlusPerth and ParksideSpaR0012067340_0502THE EMC - 42 - Thursday, June 6, 2013Our Cabinet Renewprogram is now morethan affordable than ever:R0012114428_0523-100’s of styles/colours.-custom sized fronts madeto fit perfectly.-soft-close hinges incl.-add-on sections to match.Save up to70% vs all newcabinets!!Free laminatecountertop on allkitchen re-face orders*Hurry, offer endsJune 10, 2013!Call today for a free inhomeestimate.This client saved over $6,000.Before:During:After:Connected to your communityNew law would prohibit Quebecworkers on Ontario construction sitesBy DEREK DUNNderek.dunn@metroland.comEMC News – It’s a bill likelyunite all three parties at Queen’sPark even if critics say it willdivide Canadians.Jack MacLaren says he isgetting plenty of support allaround for his private member’sbill to prevent Quebec constructioncompanies from biddingon Ontario contracts. The PCMPP for Carleton-MississippiMills introduced the Fairnessis a Two-Way Street Act in thelegislature on May 29. It madeit through the first reading. Althoughprivate member’s billsrarely become law, he is confidentthis one – similar to onepassed when Mike Harris waspremier in 1999, but killed bythe Liberals in 2006 – will.“I think we’ll get supportfrom all three parties,” MacLarensaid. “They realize it isnot fair.”If the bill makes it past thirdreading, construction projectson the Ontario side will be offlimits to Quebecers. Whilethere is no formal ban of Ontariocontractors on the Quebecside, MacLaren said he hearsregularly from locals who findthe red tape and other hurdlesmake it next to impossible towin Quebec contracts.“It’s a bit of tit for tat,” headded. “We are protecting ourrights and Ontario jobs.”Critics say it is unconservativeto promote what amountsto protectionism. MacLaren appearswilling to take the heat toforce Quebec’s hand. He said ifthey make it easier for Ontariocontractors, he is willing to dothe same for Quebec’s.Ottawa is lucrative for Quebeccontractors with hospitals,businesses and more needingwork done from time to time,and especially the city’s $2.1million light-rail project. If thelaw comes into effect, companiesthat break it could face afine up to $25,000 a day; workerscould be on the hook for$2,000 per day.Among those that wouldhave to change its ways is theCity of Ottawa. Last year ithired 30 Quebecers to removesnow instead of Ontario truckdrivers.Although the Parti Quebecoisgovernment’s inclinationis toward protectionism, theprovince is reeling from a corruptionscandal involving constructioncompanies and maymove toward cleaning up therules in the future.Our craftsmen transformedthese cabinets in 2 days!HWY 29 North Brockville 342-5800Minimum 25 fronts. Maximum 20 s.f. of countertop. Standard laminate finishes.