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By: Larry Sztogryn

Larry Sztogryn — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:07:39 +0000

This is directed to Tom & Tammy : Check out the Toronto Sun, yesterday for the write up about the bylaw. Search power of entry bylaw pelham. I am drafting another letter to the editor calling Pelham residents to form a rate payer’s association, to force mayor and council to be accountable to residents. This is needed to protect our property rights………Larry

By: Tom & Tammy Rietveld, Parkdale Cres, Fonthill

Tom & Tammy Rietveld, Parkdale Cres, Fonthill — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:50:18 +0000

I’m writing from the Town Of Pelham and wondering if any other media other than our local Voice Of Pelham newspaper has heard of the proposed “Power Of Entry” bylaw that our council is trying to pass? This bylaw will give town employees and bylaw officers permission to enter onto any landowners property in our town without any request for permission at any time. It also states they will be allowed to search any shed, pool shed, outbuilding, barn, garage, etc. on the property at will. This seems overly invasive and downright wrong! Has anyone heard of such a bylaw being passed elsewhere? Or proposed? And how does one go about fighting this other than letting councillors know your feelings, which I did through e-mail. I feel that this will be yet another issue that will be passed through no matter if people are against it or not, it seems to be the norm with most government agendas these days. Just looking for some feedback and opinions. Thanks!!

By: George Jardine

George Jardine — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:40:20 +0000

Bob Rae has spent his whole life in politics and knows nothing about working people, his imperious attitude and abuse of tax payers funds left a toxic taste in the minds of all Ontario, He put a curse on any chances of another NDP government, coming to power, Bob Rae made the Province easy pickings for Mike Harris, to destroy the under pinnings of our social contract.(our hospitals and our schools) plus, downloading just about everthing to the local municipalities, Sheila Copps has a better record than Bob Rae, Sheila got the Canada Day festivals started, by giving seed money to groups to get them going, also thousands of Canadian flags donated to every civic or community service group that had a flag pole, Sheila did something positive.to promote a sense of national pride.every July the first.

By: Gary Page

Gary Page — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:08:27 +0000

Canada’s Machiavellian Politician

“Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me; fool me three times …”
Bob Rae with his Social Contract – which was most surely a one-way contract – fooled the people of Ontario. Coming into power as the 21st Premier of the province from October 1, 1990 to June 26, 1995, almost immediately he bit the hand that fed him by turning on the very union supporters who helped put him into office. He didn’t have the chutzpah to “social contract” with big business. The people of Ontario did wise up and Rae’s NDP crashed in the poles.

Subsequently, in April 5, 2006, Rae applied for membership in the Liberal Party of Canada and abandoning the NDP and the principals he claimed so adamantly for so many years to support. Only the blind could not see that this was only a step toward his eventual run for the leadership of the Federal party that year now that he was clearly out of favour with Ontario’s voters.

Rae soon found that even federally he was not to be so well received. Coming only third, Rae lost his bid for the leadership in the third round of Convention balloting behind two other soon-to-be has-bins of the Federal Liberal party. Now he is established as a third-placed candidate in a third-placed party.

But, give him credit, Rae is no quitter. Machiavellian, yes, but no quitter. When offered the “interim” leadership of the Liberals, Rae “humbly” assumed the role with the clear understanding among Liberal brass that he would not run for the leadership when the leadership convention is held. At the recent policy convention, however, Rae appeared to be preening himself for an eventual run at the leadership notwithstanding.

Does anyone really believe Bob Rae will not run for the leadership? Indeed, does anyone really believe the Federal Liberals, lacking any other serious leadership material at this time, having, in the last federal election, placed lower than ever before in their history–well behind the NDP–will not make him their next leader? Certainly he can’t run for any other party!

While Machiavelli has been more vilified as unscrupulous than he deserves: after all in The Prince he merely reported the facts of how political power is obtained and kept. Bob Rae, on the other hand, seems to have mastered the art of grasping for power. When he gets it, will he be able to keep it? Or, will Canadians wise up to this modern-day Machiavellian politician?

By: Heart Niagara

Heart Niagara — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:59:01 +0000

Niagara at Large follow Doug Draper he will keep you informed

By: Preston Haskell

Preston Haskell — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 16:34:02 +0000

The Niagara Health Coalition has held 5 town hall meetings throughout Niagara regarding the quality of health care in our hospitals including the C Difficile and other serious infections plaguing the Niagara Health System.
At each and every meeting the local politicians and health care authorities were invited.
For the most part there was a fairly good turnout of MPP’s, Mayors and Councillors present to hear, speak and mingle with concerned citizens and those who have lost love ones.
The exception was St. Catharines were only councillor Stack attended and ‘got an ear full’.
Councillor Stack stated “My heart goes out to all those families who had to endure such severe abuse in a place where you would normally think you’re safe.”
With dozens of deaths in the St. Catharines General Hospital would you not expect St. Catharines Mayor Brian McMullan would be in attendance? How about the 11 missing councillors? Even our Liberal MPP for St. Catharines Jim Bradley was a no show!
These missing politicians sent their regrets that they had other engagements!
What other engagements could be more imperative than so many deaths of their constituents in their St. Catharines General Hospital?

Those who did attend heard alarming stories that elicited shock, tears and anger.

By: preston haskell

preston haskell — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 01:26:11 +0000

Don’t miss Catherine Swift, the President of the CFIB.
She will present ‘The Big Lie’ expose’ on just how much unfunded liability we Canadians have for our pensions and other obligations at every level of government. The Federal government will admit to over $200,000,000,000. That’s $200Billion! But, further investigations show that there is considerably more than that.
Catherine and her financial and monetary experts have research to back up their claims and it is not pretty. If we don’t start addressing this “iceberg” today our children, grand children and great grand children are going to be radically affected!
The time to start addressing this is now! We can start, by all attending a luncheon that the FMP Group is holding on September 8th at the Holiday Inn & Suites-Parkway Conference Centre, 327 Ontario St., St. Catharines, registration at 11:30 and finish by 2:00.
Ms Swift will present her findings and some possible solutions to get the situation under control.
Cost to attend this very important event is only $30.00 (Including Lunch) and you can get more information if you wish by Calling or emailing Stan Pride at 905 714 1515, spride@cogeco.ca or Frank Sheehan at 905 708 2103, fsheehan@vaxxine.com If you would like to book your tickets on line go to http://www.eventbrite.com and search for “FMP Presents Catherine Swift Pres of CFIB”.
The opportunity is here now let’s not let it get away.
http://fmpcatherineswiftluncheon-autohome.eventbrite.com/

By: David Boese and Shirley Hunt

David Boese and Shirley Hunt — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 20:04:03 +0000

My wife and I wish to express our complete sadness and condolences to Mrs. Layton and their children and also to the wider NDP family. Jack was an icon and will be greatly missed. His death is the biggest loss since the death of Tommy Douglas. We must all carry on to continue his legacy.
Respectfully
David Boese and Shirley Hunt

By: George Jardine

George Jardine — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:43:45 +0000

I am not NDP anymore Bob Rae cured me of that ! I think Jack Layton did an excellent showing in the spring election and brought our Quebec people back into the fold, quite an accomplishment. I loved his upbeat spirit we need people like him in Canada, I am a Greenie these days as everybody is ignoring our Great Lakes which has been in trouble for a long time. God bless Jack Layton and comfort his wife and family. Elizabeth Chow my condolences.

By: Gary Screaton Page

Gary Screaton Page — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:01:43 +0000

Shock and disbelief. Despite his illness, Jack Layton was supposed to get better. Sadly cancer won the battle. Still, Jack Layton may have won the war. His passion, idealism, congruency, and courage will live on, perhaps with grudging respect, in the minds of even his political enemies.
Canadians have yet to fully understand the contribution Mr. Layton has made to our nation’s politics. One didn’t have to believe in his views to respect and admire his love for the nation he served. After winning an astounding victory in the polls last election, Jack Layton gave underserved Canadians new hope.

In time we may understand what big shoulders he had and how much of a burden he carried for the poor, the weak, the least protected of our society.

Rest in peace Mr. Layton, your country will miss you!