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EDITORIALS AND EDITORIAL CARTOONS
Shop local and help the local economy
Editorials Nov 27, 2008
With the Canadian and American economies battling a mild or full recession and the doom-and-gloom news from various manufacturing and automotive sectors, it may seem a depressing time for everyone.... [FULL STORY]
Apply tougher driving rules across board
Editorials Nov 20, 2008
It seems Premier Dalton McGuinty wants to protect our children and forget about the rest of us with new legislation aimed at young drivers.

The premier proposed restrictions that include a...
[FULL STORY]
Is Ontario nanny state for teen drivers?
Editorials Nov 20, 2008
Is Ontario becoming a nanny state?

It may be. But perhaps, in the case of new young driver restrictions coming this week, that’s what’s needed in an age when many young adults behave like...
[FULL STORY]
Offering help to other Brandons
Editorials Nov 13, 2008
Brandon Crisp has been on everyone’s mind and in their hearts during the last month.

The disappearance and death of the Barrier teenager hit home with many families.

Who hasn’t...
[FULL STORY]
Aurora needs to reassure its taxpayers
Editorials Nov 13, 2008
Aurora taxpayers are owed an explanation as to how nearly $450,000 of their money can be spent without proper authorization.

The town is locked in litigation, trying to recover more than...
[FULL STORY]
Take a moment to remember
Editorials Nov 06, 2008
For many of us, war is something that happens half-way across the world in places such as Iraq, Afghanistan or some endlessly strife-torn African country.

To the degree Canadian soldiers...
[FULL STORY]
Whistle ban costs could quickly add up
Editorials Oct 30, 2008
There are few issues that stir up debate more than train whistles.

In communities across Canada, those opposed to spending tax dollars to beef up crossings to stop the whistles do battle...
[FULL STORY]

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Corner getting worse? Guess again
Aurora Dec 01, 2008
How do you solve a problem such as the intersection of Yonge and Wellington streets?

Well, that would depend on how much of a problem actually exists.

Those attending a roundtable on traffic... [FULL STORY]

Swanston swims to scholarship, awards
Newmarket Dec 01, 2008
Some guys react well to good news.

Matthew Swanston certainly did. And he’s had plenty in recent days.

One day after being named the Canadian male junior swimmer of the year at...
[FULL STORY]

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