Moose FM CHMS 97.7 - Bancroft

Two man accused of passing counterfeit money along the Highway 401 corridor are to appear in a Belleville court today. Police responding to an aggressive driving complaint along the 401 near Trenton last night found a suspect car parked at a restaurant. Officers arrested two Quebec men aged 21 and 23, on drug charges and possession of counterfeit American money Police allege the pair were passing large fake bills and getting Canadian currency in change. Police allege the pair were passing large fake bills. Police did not say how much money was involved.

As of January 31, 2010, self-employed Canadians can register for the Employment Insurance program for special benefits, including maternity, parental, sickness and compassionate care benefits.. Those who do will be required to be registered at least one year prior to making a claim. However, those who register by April 1, 2010, will be able to make a claim as early as January 1, 2011. The Federal Government's Economic Action Plan also provides longer EI benefits, more efficient service and support for training, and protecting jobs through Work-Sharing agreements. The Government has also frozen EI premiums for 2010 at the same rate as 2009. For more information, go to www.servicecanada.gc.ca