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Voters have lost faith, trust in politicians
January 07, 2009 12:36 PM
Given the recent squabbles on Parliament Hill, most Canadians are doubtful if any good can come from the current batch of Parliamentarians, their leaders and their parties. We are too polite to say so...
 
Harper to the rescue, again
January 07, 2009 12:36 PM
Re: 'Voter regrets supporting Conservative Party,' Dec. 31

Thank goodness Prime Minister Stephen Harper has stood up for all Canadians, otherwise the Conservative government that voters elected last...

 
Move forward and fast with rail link
January 07, 2009 2:17 PM
Re: 'MPP steps up lobby for rail link stops in Weston,' News, Dec. 19

It strikes me as being a bit odd that another environmental Assessment (EA) is being requested for this long overdue connection...

 
Economic downturn paints grim picture for the city's vulnerable
January 07, 2009 4:38 PM
The news headlines are ominous: profits slip, slide, and fall, job cuts are everywhere, and comparisons to previous recessions and depressions are abound. It is not a pretty picture that is facing us...
 
Who do you want deciding your fate
January 07, 2009 5:31 PM

Re: Tap unemployed for jury duty, letter Dec. 31.

If I had read the above mentioned letter on New Year's Day, I probably wouldn't have been surprised. A hangover can addle one's mind.

In the...

 
Man charged with sex assaults on boys
January 07, 2009 2:17 PM
A man faces 22 charges after being accused of sexually assaulting three boys, and police believe there may be more victims.

Last month, police began investigating a historic sexual assault, which...

 
Rail line must help, not hurt, Weston
January 06, 2009 12:21 PM
Re: 'MPP steps up lobby for rail link stops in Weston,' News, Dec. 19

It must be made clear that the issue within Weston around Blue-22 is not solely about getting a stop or NIMBYism. It's a matter...

 
Councillors deserve current wage
January 05, 2009 10:10 AM
Re: 'Councillors should cut pay, not freeze it,' Letter, Dec. 26

The City of Toronto has a budget that runs into the billions and James Braney wants the oversight to be done by people who would be...

 
Mammoliti has gone too far - again
January 05, 2009 10:10 AM
Re: 'Mammoliti targets new businesses in open letter,' News, Dec. 17

I read this article with concern and disgust.

If certain establishments do not meet the approval of Ward 7 (York West) Coun...

 
Don't let rail link plan to Pearson lose steam
January 05, 2009 10:10 AM
Re: 'MPP steps up lobby for rail link stops in Weston,' News, Dec. 19

Let's see. One 12-car, double-deck, GO Train using one diesel locomotive can take up to 2,000 automobiles off the road. One...

 
God's love and message crosses all religions
January 02, 2009 11:58 AM
'Strive to meet the values of the holiday season,' Editorial, Dec. 26

Thank you for your appropriate and appreciated end-of-year message.

As you know, the idyllic phrase "Peace on earth, good will...

 
Conservatives only interested in pursuit of power, reader
December 19, 2008 2:12 PM
Re: 'MP's comments criticized,' Letters, Dec. 17

Letter-writer Ron Lindemann displays his own partisanship in his criticism of Scarborough-Guidwood Liberal MP John McKay's calling Harper a bully.

 
Federal parties need to provide economic crisis attack plan
December 16, 2008 5:21 PM
Early in the new year, each Canadian federal political party should present their suggestions for solving the current Canadian economic crisis.

This would allow Canadians to judge the quality and...

 
Government has history of helping industry
December 16, 2008 10:58 AM
The Canadian Autoworkers Union is right on the money when it points out that governments must work with other stakeholders to develop a long-term strategy for ensuring the auto industry's viability in...
 
Lending a helping hand makes Scarborough great
December 16, 2008 10:58 AM
Re: 'Charity begins at home here in Scarborough,' Editorial, Dec. 3

Thank you Scarborough Mirror for your excellent editorial. It is no secret that Scarborough has been identified as a community...

 
Conservatives have acted to Canada's benefit
December 16, 2008 10:58 AM
Re: 'Harper goes too far, but coalition not the answer,' Editorial, Dec. 5

While I wholeheartedly agree with second part of your editorial, I must take issue with the first.

It was the...

 
MP's comments hypocritical
December 16, 2008 10:58 AM
Re: 'Local Liberals welcome Ignatieff,' News, Dec. 12

An open letter to Scarborough-Guildwood MP John McKay.

I read with amusement your latest quotation against the Harper government: "we've got...

 
Councillor's word must stand up: resident
December 16, 2008 12:09 PM
Re: 'Soccer lights OK'd despite opposition,' News, Nov. 28

I was at the community meeting of Tuesday, Nov. 25 at St. Basil's the Great High School regarding the Carmine Stefano Community Centre and...

 
Political correctness gone too far
December 16, 2008 12:09 PM
Seven churches and one cathedral in Etobicoke have placed their welcoming advertisements in The Etobicoke Guardian. The purpose was to invite anyone who would like to join in their Christmas services...
 
MP must speak up for constituents
December 16, 2008 12:09 PM
Open letter to Martha Hall-Findlay:

As a voter in your riding, I felt compelled to contact you and express my utter revulsion at the Liberal party's plan to bring down the Conservative government in...

 
Community must band together for the environment's sake
December 16, 2008 3:15 PM
Re: 'Huge crowd packs Guildwood meeting,' News, Nov. 26

Wind farms: yes, no, maybe so? What's best for your community?

I am 15 years old and attend high school in Scarborough. If you ask me, I...

 
Auto industry created its own demise
December 16, 2008 4:45 PM
Over seven years ago, I retired from Toronto's only large aerospace company. I was known as an 'aircraft assembler', which meant that in the course of my daily job, I had to work to extremely fine...
 
Seniors' health should be considered when making decision
December 16, 2008 4:45 PM
We seniors living in Don Mills are alive and therefore our hopes are high regarding our health. We take care of ourselves by visiting our physicians regularly at the medical building located at 75...
 
Constant slamming of mayor hurts council's purpose
December 15, 2008 12:22 PM
Re: 'Thinking outside mayor's circle would serve city,' Editorial, Dec. 10

Really, you're going to hitch your editorial wagon to Denzil Minnan-Wong?

The same councillor who wanted the province...

 
Mayor's wage freeze unimpressive
December 12, 2008 11:51 AM
Re: 'Mayor forgoing his salary increase,' News, Dec. 10

I have just read that Mayor Miller is going to forgo his 2009 salary increase. What a tremendous stalwart. At his salary of $163,040 plus...

 
Councillors should face pay cut, not pay freeze
December 12, 2008 11:51 AM
Re: 'Councillors contemplate pay freeze at $95K next year,' News, Dec. 10

It warms my heart to see that Mayor David Miller has said he will freeze his salary at $163,040. Such a sacrifice.

 
Bike lanes don't belong on Lawrence
December 10, 2008 5:20 PM
Re: 'Bike lanes along Lawrence approved,' News, Nov. 21

Years ago many of the streets that crossed the main CNR line in Scarborough were level crossings with gates. There were a number of serious...

 
Wind turbine opponents need to get their facts straight
December 10, 2008 5:20 PM
Re: 'Wind anemometer meeting a three-ring circus,' Editorial, Nov. 26

A three-ring circus? Contrary to your editorial, the meeting was quite orderly. Bullying did occur. But it was by those locals...

 
Scarborough showed respect for fallen soldiers
December 09, 2008 11:43 AM
Just a word of appreciation to all those who braved the weather and then the delay Monday to show their respect for our fallen soldiers.

The Brimley overpass where I was had it's largest attendance...

 
Minorities are given everywhere - even in ridings
December 09, 2008 3:46 PM
Re: 'Hall Findlay vexed by suspension of parliament,' News, Dec. 5

While Ms. Hall Findlay is correct that the proroguing of Parliament this week made history, she should also acknowledge that the...

 
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