I am looking over my renewal subscription for the Standard Freeholder – $67.99 for three months. Like all things today, prices are rising, and I need to make every dollar count. I think it is time for a change. Why? In the past the Freeholder has edited my “LettersContinue Reading
It’s beginning to look like it. First, what is fascism? Here are three takes: (1) “Originally, ‘fascism’ referred to a political movement that was linked with corporatism and existed in (Italy) from 1922 to 1943 under the leadership of Benito Mussolini.” –Wikipedia (2) “The first truth isContinue Reading
With all due respect to our MP Guy Lauzon, your recent statements regarding the chemical storage tanks issue are completely opposite to the message from the community. There is only one solution. NO TANKS — STOP NOW. I encourage people to sign a petition, attend a meeting or rally, callContinue Reading
If the Harper Conservatives were serious about job creation, they would not rely entirely on the whims of private sector hiring. In 1944, Canada’s unemployment rate dropped below 1 per cent because one out of every three adult males was engaged in military service and many private sector workers wereContinue Reading
Hi everyoneOne objective reached I will be addressing City Council this coming Monday evening Topic Reaffirm our communities feelings about construction of new storage tanks. We don’t want them. Encourage Council to continue to pursue their legal options. We may need them Ask council to get me in on that Jan 14 2014 meeting and IContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario – Chuck Charlebois must be included in any further discussions regarding the construction of the chemical storage tanks. It’s a “no brainer”. He is the leading voice behind the cause and he will remind them that there is only one solution, NO TANKS. A unanimous motion at aContinue Reading
CFN – Life is about improving and making things better, and after a year of research and consultations with a lot of people we are pleased to be announcing our new comments policy on CFN. As many know there are different formats used by various news sites. CFN manuallyContinue Reading
Conservative government hypocritical on prostitution So the Harper Conservatives want to protect women by being harder on johns and pimps. Since when did making something illegal protect people? Murder is already illegal but it still happens. Drunk driving was illegal for a long time before we actually did something seriousContinue Reading
Re: Canada Post must adapt to survive, says CEO http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2013/12/18/conservatives_aim_to_limit_study_of_canada_post_mail_service_cuts.html According to CEO Deepak Chopra, Canada Post has to make difficult changes to survive, but the difficulties under his plan will be borne by Canada Post workers, by urban householders, by seniors and by the disabled. Another option would beContinue Reading
Cornwall Ontario– “Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people” (Proverbs 14:34). From the track record of the Supreme Court in past and recent decisions, the court has never read this verse just quoted. Nevertheless, the Holy Scriptures are for them: “These are theContinue Reading
Wealth Index #1: Conservative Minister of Industry, Hon. James Moore (December 13, Radio Station 1130 News, British Columbia): “We’ve never been wealthier as a country than we are right now. Never been wealthier.” Campaign 2000 (www.campaign2000.ca) 2013 Report Card on Child and Family Poverty in Canada: “Canada’s RealContinue Reading
Letter to the Editor: Regarding the illegal storage tanks that are being built on our ideal waterfront, our MP Guy Lauzon has been quoted in the media stating . “We’re going to look for solutions”. . He is completely wrong. There was only ONE solution that he was instructed to bring to the Minister and that is,Continue Reading
It will be a funeral for all time. A funeral for the world like no other. We are told that a thousand or more will attend. Millions around the world will be watching. . Leaders of countries from around the world, present and past, will be invited and attending. Who? AndContinue Reading
Over the past few years the Police Budget has ballooned from $13 million to near $18 million. I think the time has come to start living within our means. . It is getting more difficult for seniors to be able to afford high taxes and people are being squeezed to the limit.Continue Reading
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013, Conservative MP Michael Chong introduced a private member’s bill known as the Reform Act, which is designed to renew parliamentary democracy in Canada. As I understand it, the Reform Act would: Empower MPs to represent their constituents rather than being the trained seals of respectively, the prime minister, the PMO, and party leaders Empower membersContinue Reading
“Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people” (Proverbs 14:34). “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn”(Proverbs 29:2). What do such words of wisdom from God’s Word have to do with the electric bill?Continue Reading
Often when reading political documentation, blogs or some media reports, you can sense a bias or an underlying point of view. Since I began following the back and forth of language issues in Canada, there has been at least one constant, our federal official languages commissioner. Through reports, news releasesContinue Reading
JH Mae writes – “No, I don’t have human children, but I’ll wager having a dog is much better”. In response to JH Mae’s article, Jules writes – “Jamie pets are better than kids where they do not hurt you in any way but show their love and loyalty forContinue Reading