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City on the right track with garbage fees
November 18, 2008 4:32 PM
Re: 'Some carry the burden while others just do nothing,' Letters, Nov. 14

and Re: 'Fear-mongering not appreciated over potential recycling mishaps,' Letters, Nov. 14

Two letter writers complain ...

 
Funding dysfunction at Queen's Park
November 14, 2008 5:02 PM
Have you ever gone to Queen's Park to see our members of provincial parliament in action?

Last week was the first time that I actually went to observe the legislature in session; it was opposition ...

 
Humbling display of student remembrance and respect
November 14, 2008 4:39 PM
I was invited by Benson Ma, a young university student, police youth volunteer and army cadet, to join the Remembrance Day assembly at his former hight school, Dr. Norman Bethune Business and ...
 
Not everyone against wind turbine plan
November 13, 2008 12:23 PM
sc: 'Overflow crowd results in meeting's cancellation,' News, Oct. 29

Toronto Hydro had planned to host a discussion about a proposed anemometer in Lake Ontario, near the Scarborough Bluffs.

None ...

 
Improving Grattan Park a must: resident
November 13, 2008 12:23 PM
Re: 'Tiny city parkette may get huge financial upgrade,' News, Nov. 7

Your article stated that Ms. Taynen claims that the neighbours around Grattan Park do not support the makeover of the park, ...

 
Parking in handicapped spaces against the law
November 13, 2008 4:59 PM
With more people needing the use of handicap parking spaces, unfortunately this privilege is being blantantly abused at the Skymark Plaza at Don Mills Road and Finch Avenue. Many legal permit holders ...
 
Grattan Park improvements needed, but at a lower cost
November 12, 2008 5:02 PM
Re: 'Tiny city parkette may get huge financial upgrade,' News, Nov. 7

Of the dozens of neighbours I have spoken to regarding the proposed improvements to Grattan Park a clear majority expressed ...

 
Sell park, use money to benefit entire community
November 10, 2008 4:51 PM
Re. 'Tiny city parkette may get huge financial upgrade,' News, Nov. 7

The idea of spending $300,000 on Grattan Park is another example of poor money management and poor planning by city councillors....

 
Hypocrites rule at city hall
November 06, 2008 11:46 AM
Re: 'Holyday's vote swings essential service debate,' News, Oct. 31

So, our mayor and 22 of 44 councillors have voted that TTC workers have the right to strike.

However, historically when TTC ...

 
Panhandlers need jobs, not handouts
November 06, 2008 11:46 AM
Recently I ventured downtown and observed the constantly growing problem we have with panhandlers.

Their anti-social behaviour of harassing law-abiding citizens amongst a torrent of profanity is ...

 
City hall spending out of control: reader
November 06, 2008 11:46 AM
Re: 'Plans for Lawrence Avenue bike lane on track,' News, Oct. 31

As a citizen in Scarborough since 1962, I see no reason why Coun. Glenn De Baeremaeker doesn't go after the cyclists who do not pay ...

 
Community needs new school, and soon
November 06, 2008 11:46 AM
Re: 'New schools sought for Scarborough,' News, Oct. 31

I think that students should all have a local elementary school in their community. Students shouldn't have to wake up an hour before their ...

 
Outrage over objection to bike lane
November 06, 2008 11:46 AM
Re: 'Plans for Lawrence Avenue bike lane on track,' News, Oct. 31

I realize that Toronto always had some dinosaurs among its roster of councillors, but why, oh why, does my riding (Ward 43) have to ...

 
Stereotypical imagery has no place in schools
November 05, 2008 12:00 PM
Re: 'West Hill Warriors name, logo under board review,' News, Oct. 29

When did the phrase 'political correctness' become deemed such a terrible term? It is frustrating to think that in this day and ...

 
Charity donation goes sour
November 05, 2008 12:00 PM
I am both bewildered and upset by the actions of two women in a white Lilncoln Navigator and I need to express my frustration.

On Nov. 3, I attempted to donate a clock, which I inherited from my ...

 
Zoo's poop plan has no power: reader
November 05, 2008 12:00 PM
Re: 'Zoo eyes dung deal to generate power,' News, Oct. 31

Before we spend $13 million on an anaerobic composting plant to generate electricity we should do more thinking and stop making unfounded ...

 
Fewer collections, same amount of leaves
November 05, 2008 5:07 PM
Re: 'Don't leave your leaves sitting out,' Opinion, Nov. 5

Although I fully agree with Louise Veffer that bags of yard waste do look messy sitting on boulevards for more than a week, one needs to ...

 
Great Halloween, thanks to you
November 04, 2008 11:31 AM
Thank you Etobicoke for a great night.

Thank you to everyone who put on a wonderful costume. It doesn't matter if you are two, 10 or 18... if you are really dressed up for Halloween, I'll ...

 
Cancelled meeting irks resident
November 04, 2008 4:17 PM
Open letter to Coun. Paul Ainslie:

Paul,

I wanted you to know that tonight's postponement of the Toronto Hydro meeting was unfortunate and left me very unimpressed with how Toronto Hydro and the ...

 
Time to let the city know we've had enough
November 03, 2008 2:40 PM
Re: 'New recycling fines are not good politics,' Editorial, Oct. 24

I am writing to say I am very disappointed with the city. They want to propose fines and have 'garbage police' check homeowner ...

 
Some carry the burden while others do nothing
November 03, 2008 2:40 PM
Recently, my husband (who has been deceased for seven years) and I received an interesting communication from our esteemed municipal government of how we should behave with our garbage and recycle ...
 
Don't leave your leaves sitting out
November 03, 2008 2:40 PM
Why is it that people put out either garbage or leave bags when they know it is not going to be picked up for almost two weeks?

Last week, a day after pick up, bags of leaves appeared everywhere on...

 
Fear-mongering not appreciated over recycling mishap: reader
October 30, 2008 11:02 AM
ny: Re: 'New plan fines homeowners who fail to recycle,' News, Oct. 24

Quoting Glenn DeBaermaeker:

"Well, our garbage crews know where you are. We know where you live and we know whether you're ...

 
There's an untapped resource to use for jury duty
October 27, 2008 12:54 PM
They say it's a right and obligation, a duty everyone is expected to do when called upon: those dreaded two words, jury duty.

Some individuals, like me, always seem to get it. If you have ever had ...

 
Resident watched Highland Creek watershed die
October 24, 2008 2:07 PM
Re: 'Infrastructure can't cope with latest development,' Letters, Oct. 8

The hidden costs of antiquated infrastructure are many. As we continue to endorse and build sprawl-like over our last ...

 
Roadwork causing chaos in neighbourhood
October 22, 2008 4:07 PM
I have lived in the Runnymede and Annette area for 15 years and I can't believe that I am actually considering leaving due to the Metroworks projects that seem to now be an annual event.

While we ...

 
OMB Folly will not stop doctor's pediatric medical service to the community
October 21, 2008 3:52 PM
ny: Re: 'Councillors volley Folly name at OMB,' News, Oct. 10

We are proud of our councillor John Filion and the members of his council for the stand they have taken in naming the new street to the ...

 
Naming decision not childish prank
October 16, 2008 2:10 PM
ny: Re: 'Councillors volley Folly name at OMB,' News, Oct. 10

In reply to those who think the name OMB Folly is a childish prank by councillors, I would like to provide an explanation of how this ...

 
Polish festival not what it used to be
October 09, 2008 11:29 AM

Our family - three kids, my husband and I - await the Polish Festival in Roncesvalles Village with great anticipation as we've been attending for the more than 10 years we've lived in the ...

 
Scarborough is a wonderful place to raise a family
October 09, 2008 11:29 AM
Re: 'Mississauga candidate takes shot at Scarborough,' News, Oct. 8.

According to the article, Mississauga-Streetsville Liberal candidate Bonnie Crombie made a disparaging comment about Scarborough ...

 
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