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'Toxic Trio' no stronger together
December 04, 2008 12:05 PM
I was not old enough during the October Crisis in 1970 to really feel the terror that many Canadians felt: the uncertainty of the future of the country and a feeling of powerlessness to stop the train...
 
Wind farm meeting provided clear, concise information
December 04, 2008 5:17 PM
Re: 'Wind farm plan provides chance to act locally and responsibly,' Letters, Nov. 26

I am writing this letter because I think the impression has been created that all residents of Guildwood are ...

 
New driving rules for teens hurt more than help
December 03, 2008 3:02 PM
Re: 'Details of driving legislation need a closer look,' Editorial, Nov. 21

Re: 'New driving rules for youth penalize those in suburbs,' Editorial, Nov. 21

Re: 'New driving rules for youth ...

 
Boaters may have the most to lose with turbines
December 03, 2008 12:29 PM
Re: 'Huge crowds pack Guildwood meeting,' News, Nov. 26

I did think it was interesting to hear assurances that our local birds and fish would be safe from the giant windmills, but not one person ...

 
Coalition government would improve economy, world image
December 03, 2008 3:02 PM
Re: 'Coalition government plot an abuse of electoral system,' Letters, Dec. 3

An open letter to Governor General Michaelle Jean

I am absolutely thrilled at the prospect of a coalition ...

 
Salary cuts before bailouts
December 02, 2008 11:20 AM
No jobs are saved if the government pours money into companies that are not going to survive. The loss of jobs is postponed only weeks or a few months.

The Ontario and federal governments should not...

 
Get best of both worlds
December 02, 2008 11:20 AM
The plan for the new community centre sounds amazing. If all the proposals go through, this could be a real boost to our neighborhood.

Wouldn't it be wonderful if the City of Toronto could get on ...

 
Coalition government a "power grab"
December 02, 2008 11:20 AM

Open letter to Governor General Michaelle Jean

Your Excellency,

I am appalled at the prospects of a coalition government proposed by the Liberal, NDP and Bloc parties. These parties have no ...

 
Put to a vote, bike lanes would lose
November 27, 2008 1:29 PM
Re: 'Bike lanes along Lawrence approved,' News, Nov. 21

The recent approval of bike lanes on Lawrence Avenue between Victoria Park Avenue and Rouge Hill Drive, which will result in the removal of ...

 
Wind farm is viable
November 27, 2008 1:29 PM
Re: 'Community windmill meeting hijacked,' Letters, Nov. 26

Joe Trentadue's letter shows exactly why the NIMBY crowd at the wind farm study meeting didn't get what they wanted. He starts off by ...

 
Community opposition versus tax revenue: the latter always prevails
November 27, 2008 1:29 PM
Re: 'Cremated remains not welcome, local residents tell city,' News, Nov. 14.

Recently, my wife and I attended a public meeting at Stephen Leacock Collegiate at the invitation of Norm Kelly. It was ...

 
Let's work together for the community's sake: reader
November 27, 2008 1:29 PM
Re: 'Councillor shocked at suggestion to sell park,' Letters, Nov. 21

I am very glad to hear that our councillor is listening to suggestions made to her office by various residents including myself ...

 
Grattan Park not worth the money
November 27, 2008 1:29 PM
Re: 'Councillor shocked at suggestion to sell park,' Letters, Nov. 21

I was curious about Grattan Park, since in all the time my son was using neighbourhood parks, this one never made it on the ...

 
Cadillac's change not wanted in Don Mills
November 26, 2008 1:11 PM
Re: ''Brand new' Fairview Mall celebrates grand opening,' News, Nov. 14

It is indeed very exciting to see Fairview Mall being a brand new mall.

It is true, as Mr. Peter Sharpe, President and CEO ...

 
Parking issue needs looking at with fresh eyes
November 25, 2008 11:34 AM
Re: 'Islington parking issue boils over,' News, Nov. 21

Since l968 I have lived within three blocks of the Islington Avenue plazas where Councillor Giorgio Mammoliti seems determined to eliminate ...

 
The economy must prevail above all - even green spaces
November 25, 2008 1:47 PM
ny: Re: 'Green spaces wanted, not parking spaces,' Letter, Nov. 7.

I would like to say that the letter and opinion expressed by Ajay Kaura is a crock. Coun. Giorgio Mammoliti tends to hold ...

 
Wind farm provides chance to act locally, responsibly
November 25, 2008 11:34 AM
Development in one's neighbourhood is a sure fire way to stir up emotions. I know mine were at the public meeting held by Toronto Hydro Energy Services on Monday night to inform the community about an...
 
Cost too high to justify windmills along lake shore
November 25, 2008 11:34 AM
I think opposition to this issue has confused the need for green energy with the location of the windmills.

I'm sure that people support the reduction of coal and oil-fired generating plants and ...

 
Wind farm can help preserve bluffs
November 25, 2008 11:34 AM
I can well understand why my neighbours in Guildwood might see the building of windmills in the lake as a challenge to the revival of the Guild Inn.

They have worked very long and hard trying to ...

 
Community meeting hijacked
November 25, 2008 11:34 AM
I went to what was supposed to be a "community" meeting to find out about a proposed wind farm off the Scarborough bluffs. It was held at Sir Wilfrid Laurier Collegiate Institute in Guildwood, but ...
 
Good Samaritans to the rescue
November 19, 2008 2:47 PM
On Oct. 23, I was walking south along the east side of Bayview Avenue and turned at the corner of McRae Drive. For some reason I tripped on the sidewalk and fell flat on my face.

Immediately, my ...

 
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 ...

 
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