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News Comments for Tuesday, Nov. 3 2009
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Tuesday, November 03, 2009
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skipper dave 11/3/2009 4:07:50 AM Report
Way to go John! - Johnny the Valeonator. Don't stop John, start a ground swell that will gather momentum. I don't care what your motives are, this feels right. Never been a big fan but you pull this off and you can have my first born. Now if only you will have the maturity to cross political boundaries. Folks make no mistake that what's happening down the road east of us is a foreshadowing of what will happen here in our town with essar negotiation's set for next summer!
Way to go John! - Johnny the Valeonator. Don't stop John, start a ground swell that will gather momentum. I don't care what your motives are, this feels right. Never been a big fan but you pull this off and you can have my first born. Now if only you will have the maturity to cross political boundaries. Folks make no mistake that what's happening down the road east of us is a foreshadowing of what will happen here in our town with essar negotiation's set for next summer!
DutchTouch 11/3/2009 4:51:44 AM Report
Did anyone else happen to notice a man pushing a cart with a big yellow dog walking beside him yesterday? I met him a I was leaving the Hwy. 17 Trading Post on hwy. 17 east. At the time he was standing beside his cart having a drink. It was a grey day and sprinkling lightly. I met them again along the opposite side of the highway as I was coming home. They've been on my mind a lot since then and I wish I had the courage to stop and talk to him and perhaps offered some money.
Our lives are so busy and we are so conditioned to shy away from strangers we meet on the streets.
Even injured wild animals we find and aren't sure of what to do with but my heart goes out to them all. It's nights like this when I can't sleep that these memories come flooding in and I feel guilty and helpless. It makes me feel only half alive because I couldn't or didn't take the time to help my fellow humans or animals.
Anyway I wish this stranger and his dog all the best and hope they get to their destination safely.
Did anyone else happen to notice a man pushing a cart with a big yellow dog walking beside him yesterday? I met him a I was leaving the Hwy. 17 Trading Post on hwy. 17 east. At the time he was standing beside his cart having a drink. It was a grey day and sprinkling lightly. I met them again along the opposite side of the highway as I was coming home. They've been on my mind a lot since then and I wish I had the courage to stop and talk to him and perhaps offered some money.
Our lives are so busy and we are so conditioned to shy away from strangers we meet on the streets.
Even injured wild animals we find and aren't sure of what to do with but my heart goes out to them all. It's nights like this when I can't sleep that these memories come flooding in and I feel guilty and helpless. It makes me feel only half alive because I couldn't or didn't take the time to help my fellow humans or animals.
Anyway I wish this stranger and his dog all the best and hope they get to their destination safely.
Retreaded 11/3/2009 7:18:44 AM Report
Perhaps Mayor John would like to step into the LOCAL dispute and get the DRIVE TEST WORKERS back to work. Charity begins at home?
Perhaps Mayor John would like to step into the LOCAL dispute and get the DRIVE TEST WORKERS back to work. Charity begins at home?
right wing 11/3/2009 7:45:11 AM Report
Dutch Touch
I saw the same guy last week. He was pushing that cart up the mile hill.
Dutch Touch
I saw the same guy last week. He was pushing that cart up the mile hill.
Sunnidelight 11/3/2009 8:14:43 AM Report
Duschess????? How might that be pronounced? Be careful now, she is apparently royalty...lmao!
Duschess????? How might that be pronounced? Be careful now, she is apparently royalty...lmao!
flyhawk25 11/3/2009 8:56:11 AM Report
Dutchy...I saw the man as well and then met him at a local restaurant. He and his dog are walking across Canada to increase awareness for the homeless.He has walked from Vancouver where he built shelters for them.Notice how neatly all of his belongings were folded away?
A very nice man with no apparent hidden agenda.
Dutchy...I saw the man as well and then met him at a local restaurant. He and his dog are walking across Canada to increase awareness for the homeless.He has walked from Vancouver where he built shelters for them.Notice how neatly all of his belongings were folded away?
A very nice man with no apparent hidden agenda.
Wicket 11/3/2009 9:06:50 AM Report
And then along comes the negative, criticizing comment....
"Retreaded 11/3/2009 7:18:44 AM Report
Perhaps Mayor John would like to step into the LOCAL dispute and get the DRIVE TEST WORKERS back to work. Charity begins at home?"
Kudos and bouquets to Mayor John....
The sun is shining, I'm breathing (and posting), life is good.
And then along comes the negative, criticizing comment....
"Retreaded 11/3/2009 7:18:44 AM Report
Perhaps Mayor John would like to step into the LOCAL dispute and get the DRIVE TEST WORKERS back to work. Charity begins at home?"
Kudos and bouquets to Mayor John....
The sun is shining, I'm breathing (and posting), life is good.
Sam C 11/3/2009 9:13:57 AM Report
Retreaded... while I know a bunch of young wannabe beginning drivers who also wish to see the DriveTest centre re-open, this is NOT a local issue -- they are on strike province-wide.
Also, I daresay the economic impact of their disruption is fairly insignificant, as compared to the effect the Vale-Inco strike.
Retreaded... while I know a bunch of young wannabe beginning drivers who also wish to see the DriveTest centre re-open, this is NOT a local issue -- they are on strike province-wide.
Also, I daresay the economic impact of their disruption is fairly insignificant, as compared to the effect the Vale-Inco strike.
MissionToVenis41 11/3/2009 9:18:03 AM Report
Mayor Roswell's Input
Catch a flight to Brazil and preach to the corporate heads there. Sending a letter to Vale/Inco in Sudbury will do little if anything. Sadly labour union strength in North America is on a decline. Every union from Auto manufacturing to mining etc are shedding costs. The Good times are over. Its a world economy and Vale/Inco is under pressure to reduce labour costs. Now who's next up to bat next... Essar Algoma?? ;-)) Waite and see...The Mayor is only getting started. I think its all in vain! But Goodluck!
Mayor Roswell's Input
Catch a flight to Brazil and preach to the corporate heads there. Sending a letter to Vale/Inco in Sudbury will do little if anything. Sadly labour union strength in North America is on a decline. Every union from Auto manufacturing to mining etc are shedding costs. The Good times are over. Its a world economy and Vale/Inco is under pressure to reduce labour costs. Now who's next up to bat next... Essar Algoma?? ;-)) Waite and see...The Mayor is only getting started. I think its all in vain! But Goodluck!
Right Winger 11/3/2009 9:36:37 AM Report
Tito Martins
President & CEO
Vale Inco
200 Bay Street
Royal Bank Plaza
Suite 1600, South Tower
P.O. Box 70
Toronto, ON M5J 2K2
Not in Sudbury
Tito Martins
President & CEO
Vale Inco
200 Bay Street
Royal Bank Plaza
Suite 1600, South Tower
P.O. Box 70
Toronto, ON M5J 2K2
Not in Sudbury
DutchTouch 11/3/2009 9:49:20 AM Report
Thanks for your responses right wing and Flyhawk. It's good to know that this person and his dog are being noticed. I had only a quick glimpse of them but noticed immediately there was something special about them. All too often the poor and homeless are tucked away in a corner of our minds. I really do wish now that I had taken a few minutes to give them support in some way. These people all have a story to tell and need a hand up from time to time. May they have a good journey.
Thanks for your responses right wing and Flyhawk. It's good to know that this person and his dog are being noticed. I had only a quick glimpse of them but noticed immediately there was something special about them. All too often the poor and homeless are tucked away in a corner of our minds. I really do wish now that I had taken a few minutes to give them support in some way. These people all have a story to tell and need a hand up from time to time. May they have a good journey.
shakespeare 11/3/2009 10:45:13 AM Report
D T One of the first songs I learned on guitar was Streets of London by Ralph McTell. The kind of feelings that you were having are captured quite beautifully in his song.
D T One of the first songs I learned on guitar was Streets of London by Ralph McTell. The kind of feelings that you were having are captured quite beautifully in his song.
flyhawk25 11/3/2009 11:02:03 AM Report
I just re-read Mayor Rowswell's letter regarding the Sudbury strike for the 4th time.
I think I understand what he is trying to say but my goodness...
This may offend my friends who are engineers but John you write like an engineer.
That's not necessarily a bad thing - you were elected for your ideas and not your writing skills - but get another set of eyes on your writings.
Keep your message simple. Think of how we teach pre-schoolers.Be direct. Be simple. Repeat as often as needed.
Think of Mike Harris. 'The Common Sense Revolution' was a master stroke. Trust me - Mikey did not figure that one out himself.
Find an editor sir.
Trust him/her.
Rethink.Rewrite.
I just re-read Mayor Rowswell's letter regarding the Sudbury strike for the 4th time.
I think I understand what he is trying to say but my goodness...
This may offend my friends who are engineers but John you write like an engineer.
That's not necessarily a bad thing - you were elected for your ideas and not your writing skills - but get another set of eyes on your writings.
Keep your message simple. Think of how we teach pre-schoolers.Be direct. Be simple. Repeat as often as needed.
Think of Mike Harris. 'The Common Sense Revolution' was a master stroke. Trust me - Mikey did not figure that one out himself.
Find an editor sir.
Trust him/her.
Rethink.Rewrite.
clane 11/3/2009 11:23:48 AM Report
Alison Walton should stop being such a busybody and mind her own buisness.
Alison Walton should stop being such a busybody and mind her own buisness.
Retreaded 11/3/2009 11:42:22 AM Report
SO SEE...there was another side to the story of the tree killing. Good for Pita Pit. We all look forward to the new landscaping.
SO SEE...there was another side to the story of the tree killing. Good for Pita Pit. We all look forward to the new landscaping.
Koss 11/3/2009 12:05:27 PM Report
but will Sootoday apologize for an unwarranted attack on a small business in our city - the lifeblood of our economy.
but will Sootoday apologize for an unwarranted attack on a small business in our city - the lifeblood of our economy.
KiwiOnASticK 11/3/2009 12:18:36 PM Report
I support our mayor's letter. He may not have the best "soft skills". But his simple message of Get Back to the Table so that people can Get Back to Work makes sense in it's simplicity.
Strikes benefit no one. Employees lose wages, companies lose productivity and communities are torn apart as friends become enemies, based on the colour hat that they wear. After the strike, the damage doesn't go away. It takes years to recover the losses. And some friendships are never resolved.
Let's hope that both sides stop pointing fingers and start talking soon.
I support our mayor's letter. He may not have the best "soft skills". But his simple message of Get Back to the Table so that people can Get Back to Work makes sense in it's simplicity.
Strikes benefit no one. Employees lose wages, companies lose productivity and communities are torn apart as friends become enemies, based on the colour hat that they wear. After the strike, the damage doesn't go away. It takes years to recover the losses. And some friendships are never resolved.
Let's hope that both sides stop pointing fingers and start talking soon.
Wicket 11/3/2009 12:45:06 PM Report
As is par for the course, DaPrat has opened his mouth and stuck his foot in it. I feel for the union members next year when their negotiations will take front and centre stage...with DaPrat doing the 'talking'.
As is par for the course, DaPrat has opened his mouth and stuck his foot in it. I feel for the union members next year when their negotiations will take front and centre stage...with DaPrat doing the 'talking'.
guyssm2 11/3/2009 12:53:23 PM Report
clane..agreed
I think we should start a petition to limit the the number of busybodies..when they pop up, we cut them off at the knees..
clane..agreed
I think we should start a petition to limit the the number of busybodies..when they pop up, we cut them off at the knees..
vike 11/3/2009 1:08:32 PM Report
As for the people that cut down unions,just remember there is no middle class without unions.There would only be rich and poor.
As for the people that cut down unions,just remember there is no middle class without unions.There would only be rich and poor.
sweetc 11/3/2009 1:10:50 PM Report
Did Mr Dapratt read a different letter then the one that I read? I read the letter and I can see no where where he attacked the union. He is urging both sides to get back to the bargaining table and end this strike. If Mr Dapratt has information contrary to this then he should be sharing such.
Did Mr Dapratt read a different letter then the one that I read? I read the letter and I can see no where where he attacked the union. He is urging both sides to get back to the bargaining table and end this strike. If Mr Dapratt has information contrary to this then he should be sharing such.
Mr. Sevens 11/3/2009 1:47:21 PM Report
Up in Smoke
So let me get this right? A property owner is not allowed to alter his property without the willing permission of a city permit or neighbours, who happen to live 3 blocks away?? Weird, so what’s next “honey we need new siding.” Well dear draw up a colour scheme and we will mail out in a survey to the neighbourhood to get approval for colours or it’ll cost 300.oo in city permits”
Perhaps the new Pita Pit location should grow and display a garden featuring “special” plants to quiet the tinybubble lady. Or wait, I have an idea! Why doesn’t the tinybubble lady put her petitioning skills towards approving a “weed” plantation right down Queen Street and we can have “love ins” right on the sidewalk every lunch hour! I could just see it…..”you goin’ to work man?” “nah,I’m hungry…..man” “well don’t go to that Pita place man….they kill trees man….” “ I know man, but have you seen their garden man?” “yeah man…..let’s go”
The city needs to “weed” out Municipal Government reaching into our pockets for everything and anything. Why would we want to be like the Big “smoke” down highway 400? We should just “roll up” this hair brained petition and …..well you get the idea…..
Gotta go I got the munchies……man!
Mr. 7s
Up in Smoke
So let me get this right? A property owner is not allowed to alter his property without the willing permission of a city permit or neighbours, who happen to live 3 blocks away?? Weird, so what’s next “honey we need new siding.” Well dear draw up a colour scheme and we will mail out in a survey to the neighbourhood to get approval for colours or it’ll cost 300.oo in city permits”
Perhaps the new Pita Pit location should grow and display a garden featuring “special” plants to quiet the tinybubble lady. Or wait, I have an idea! Why doesn’t the tinybubble lady put her petitioning skills towards approving a “weed” plantation right down Queen Street and we can have “love ins” right on the sidewalk every lunch hour! I could just see it…..”you goin’ to work man?” “nah,I’m hungry…..man” “well don’t go to that Pita place man….they kill trees man….” “ I know man, but have you seen their garden man?” “yeah man…..let’s go”
The city needs to “weed” out Municipal Government reaching into our pockets for everything and anything. Why would we want to be like the Big “smoke” down highway 400? We should just “roll up” this hair brained petition and …..well you get the idea…..
Gotta go I got the munchies……man!
Mr. 7s
BasEmenT 11/3/2009 1:55:09 PM Report
A couple of thoughts for today:
Mr. Deprat - You speak of the 'union brotherhood'....Where was the brotherhood when Essar proposed a reduced work week rather than laying people off? BS, it's every 'brother' for himself, and rightly so his family.
Pita Pit: I like nice mature trees like anybody else, but these trees were 'over mature'. would those that signed the petition be willing to stand under those trees last Friday night...think of the liabily....Maybe those that signed the petition should contact insurance adjusters to find out how much damage was done to cottages on Batchewana Fri. night?
A couple of thoughts for today:
Mr. Deprat - You speak of the 'union brotherhood'....Where was the brotherhood when Essar proposed a reduced work week rather than laying people off? BS, it's every 'brother' for himself, and rightly so his family.
Pita Pit: I like nice mature trees like anybody else, but these trees were 'over mature'. would those that signed the petition be willing to stand under those trees last Friday night...think of the liabily....Maybe those that signed the petition should contact insurance adjusters to find out how much damage was done to cottages on Batchewana Fri. night?
toad 11/3/2009 1:55:57 PM Report
DaPrat is so concerned about the Canadian economy and Canadian business that he decided to buy his vehicle from an American auto dealer...
Kind of reminds me of when a former Prez of the local Chamber of Commerce took it upon himself to buy a boat from a Sudbury business...
Some people have no class, or couth...
DaPrat is so concerned about the Canadian economy and Canadian business that he decided to buy his vehicle from an American auto dealer...
Kind of reminds me of when a former Prez of the local Chamber of Commerce took it upon himself to buy a boat from a Sudbury business...
Some people have no class, or couth...
David Helwig 11/3/2009 2:05:41 PM Report
I was myself pondering questions of liability on Sunday as I watched the tree-cutters trying to tow a wheel-locked piece of heavy equipment down Queen Street with a pickup truck and a length of one-inch rope.
I was myself pondering questions of liability on Sunday as I watched the tree-cutters trying to tow a wheel-locked piece of heavy equipment down Queen Street with a pickup truck and a length of one-inch rope.
learningaswego 11/3/2009 2:09:06 PM Report
That DaPrat dude is a piece of work, ain't he? And if indeed he did buy a car from an American company, it's just another TYPICAL example of union HYPOCRISY - do as we say, not as we do.
That DaPrat dude is a piece of work, ain't he? And if indeed he did buy a car from an American company, it's just another TYPICAL example of union HYPOCRISY - do as we say, not as we do.
flyhawk25 11/3/2009 2:09:06 PM Report
Read both responses to the Mayor's letter.
Both are the Presidents of large local unions.
That's where the similarities end.
One is thoughtful and conciliatory in tone.
The other is abrasive and confrontational.
For all those people who paint unions with a single brush - take note.
I would not want DaPrat negotiating my kids' allowance.If his is the mindset of our local workers get ready for some big confrontations.
Read both responses to the Mayor's letter.
Both are the Presidents of large local unions.
That's where the similarities end.
One is thoughtful and conciliatory in tone.
The other is abrasive and confrontational.
For all those people who paint unions with a single brush - take note.
I would not want DaPrat negotiating my kids' allowance.If his is the mindset of our local workers get ready for some big confrontations.
cady 11/3/2009 2:53:30 PM Report
How come nobody comented about Sault College decimating all the trees and they teach forestry. What a shame and now they will destroy thier own wood lot to push Pine street through! This is conservation!!!
How come nobody comented about Sault College decimating all the trees and they teach forestry. What a shame and now they will destroy thier own wood lot to push Pine street through! This is conservation!!!
Koss 11/3/2009 2:59:55 PM Report
"was myself pondering questions of liability on Sunday as I watched the tree-cutters trying to tow a wheel-locked piece of heavy equipment down Queen Street with a pickup truck and a length of one-inch rope."
So basically you are still negative on the small business cutting down the tress on their own property right sootoday? I guess in lack of real news you have to make some up.
"was myself pondering questions of liability on Sunday as I watched the tree-cutters trying to tow a wheel-locked piece of heavy equipment down Queen Street with a pickup truck and a length of one-inch rope."
So basically you are still negative on the small business cutting down the tress on their own property right sootoday? I guess in lack of real news you have to make some up.
Pauli 11/3/2009 3:05:59 PM Report
If nature destroys what man has built, it is called an act of god. When man destroys what nature has made, it is called progress.
If nature destroys what man has built, it is called an act of god. When man destroys what nature has made, it is called progress.
BasEmenT 11/3/2009 3:06:47 PM Report
Nice Spin Dave!!! But don't confuse (or try to spin) liabilities associated with the practises of the company hired to cut down the trees, and the trees themselves.
And on the 1" rope, I have 1/2" climbing ropes that could easily hold a pick up truck off the side of a cliff.
Nice Spin Dave!!! But don't confuse (or try to spin) liabilities associated with the practises of the company hired to cut down the trees, and the trees themselves.
And on the 1" rope, I have 1/2" climbing ropes that could easily hold a pick up truck off the side of a cliff.
David Helwig 11/3/2009 3:28:16 PM Report
To Koss:
I am basically dubious of the wisdom of towing wheel-locked heavy machinery down a provincial highway in a built-up area using a wheel-spinning pickup truck and a one-inch rope.
That's all.
To Koss:
I am basically dubious of the wisdom of towing wheel-locked heavy machinery down a provincial highway in a built-up area using a wheel-spinning pickup truck and a one-inch rope.
That's all.
Sam C 11/3/2009 4:03:53 PM Report
"...in true management fashion, chooses to pontificate, and blame both sides equally."
No, Mike. If it were "in true management fashion," he would have only blamed the union.
That he was willing to apportion blame equally suggests, to me, that such issues are rarely -- if ever -- that black-and-white.
"...in true management fashion, chooses to pontificate, and blame both sides equally."
No, Mike. If it were "in true management fashion," he would have only blamed the union.
That he was willing to apportion blame equally suggests, to me, that such issues are rarely -- if ever -- that black-and-white.
mvnnth 11/3/2009 4:18:05 PM Report
I have to admit I am seriously out of step with the majority opinion on here with regard to the cutting down of healthy trees for no reason. I am not a "tree hugger" by any stretch but I fail to see the wisdom in cutting down a tree because it inconveniently drops some leaves on the lawn or the sap stains the siding. A healthy tree should be allowed to stand unless it poses a unacceptable risk and any means to mitigate that risk is deemed impractical. That's why we pay property insurance premiums.
I have to admit I am seriously out of step with the majority opinion on here with regard to the cutting down of healthy trees for no reason. I am not a "tree hugger" by any stretch but I fail to see the wisdom in cutting down a tree because it inconveniently drops some leaves on the lawn or the sap stains the siding. A healthy tree should be allowed to stand unless it poses a unacceptable risk and any means to mitigate that risk is deemed impractical. That's why we pay property insurance premiums.
BIG BROTHER 11/3/2009 4:23:37 PM Report
Dave H.,
I too drove down Queen on Sunday and witnessed the 3 piece circus going on...I thought a truck had broken down on Queen, since there was a man-lift parked diagonally on the street with a few cones placed in no strategic place. Queen at East I could see someone not very official looking waving at traffic at East street from the location in front of the new business...very unorganised and unsafe...
Dave H.,
I too drove down Queen on Sunday and witnessed the 3 piece circus going on...I thought a truck had broken down on Queen, since there was a man-lift parked diagonally on the street with a few cones placed in no strategic place. Queen at East I could see someone not very official looking waving at traffic at East street from the location in front of the new business...very unorganised and unsafe...
pmo 11/3/2009 5:32:41 PM Report
3 or 4 trees right?
Guy buys a property, wants to turn it into a visable commercial entity, spends many dollars on the purchase and landscaping. Would there be such an out cry if they removed 3 or 4 of the "boxed" trees downtown to put out some benches.? Cmon people, its 3 or 4 trees on private property. Get over it.
3 or 4 trees right?
Guy buys a property, wants to turn it into a visable commercial entity, spends many dollars on the purchase and landscaping. Would there be such an out cry if they removed 3 or 4 of the "boxed" trees downtown to put out some benches.? Cmon people, its 3 or 4 trees on private property. Get over it.
Sam C 11/3/2009 6:18:06 PM Report
How many of us live in homes that are located on lots that had to be cleared prior to building?
Weren't trees cut down to make room for the new hospital? Or the new multi-use trail?
While I am not in favour of the wanton felling of trees, I recognize that sometimes trees need to be cut down, for a variety of reasons.
How many of us live in homes that are located on lots that had to be cleared prior to building?
Weren't trees cut down to make room for the new hospital? Or the new multi-use trail?
While I am not in favour of the wanton felling of trees, I recognize that sometimes trees need to be cut down, for a variety of reasons.
Sam C 11/3/2009 6:19:42 PM Report
ROTFL!! I just saw Da Pratt on tv, saying he "could lecture him [Rowswell] on diplomacy."
Yeah, right.
ROTFL!! I just saw Da Pratt on tv, saying he "could lecture him [Rowswell] on diplomacy."
Yeah, right.
MissionToVenis41 11/3/2009 7:20:21 PM Report
M. Di Flumeri + Tree Cutting + EDC +
PR work from President of PITAVille = Fixed conspriacy to freely promote the Pita Pitts Image.
All this free advertising...this has been fixed from the start!
Only in SSM!
M. Di Flumeri + Tree Cutting + EDC +
PR work from President of PITAVille = Fixed conspriacy to freely promote the Pita Pitts Image.
All this free advertising...this has been fixed from the start!
Only in SSM!
David Helwig 11/3/2009 7:50:07 PM Report
Think I can get extra bean sprouts on my Thai Chicken pita next time I'm there?
Think I can get extra bean sprouts on my Thai Chicken pita next time I'm there?
Sam C 11/3/2009 8:18:42 PM Report
Maybe, but I'll bet that tree-cutting crew wouldn't be too keen to work for you! LOL
Maybe, but I'll bet that tree-cutting crew wouldn't be too keen to work for you! LOL
BIG BROTHER 11/3/2009 8:28:41 PM Report
The tree cutting crew!!...more like Moe, Larry and Curly...
Having said that, a few trees will not affect the ambiance downtown, IMO...especially if the step back means 3 forward...I can see an outdoor patio there with a nice landscaped yard...
The tree cutting crew!!...more like Moe, Larry and Curly...
Having said that, a few trees will not affect the ambiance downtown, IMO...especially if the step back means 3 forward...I can see an outdoor patio there with a nice landscaped yard...
flyhawk25 11/3/2009 8:37:47 PM Report
Mission...wow.
A conspiracy theory.
Of course. I get it.
Whatever it takes let's get some buzz about downtown.
Here's one with legs.
Have you heard about the native burial ground east of the P.U.C. on Queen St. where Boston's used to be?
You have now...
Mission...wow.
A conspiracy theory.
Of course. I get it.
Whatever it takes let's get some buzz about downtown.
Here's one with legs.
Have you heard about the native burial ground east of the P.U.C. on Queen St. where Boston's used to be?
You have now...
BIG BROTHER 11/3/2009 8:58:14 PM Report
...........The Pita PitProject.........
How to promote your business at little or no cost of advertising...gotta love it...
...........The Pita PitProject.........
How to promote your business at little or no cost of advertising...gotta love it...
BIG BROTHER 11/3/2009 9:02:03 PM Report
According to 22 minutes the polygamy trial is underway in Arizona...
Furthermore, if enough people are satisfied with the trial, it could be tried in other states and may become permanent...
According to 22 minutes the polygamy trial is underway in Arizona...
Furthermore, if enough people are satisfied with the trial, it could be tried in other states and may become permanent...
Sam C 11/3/2009 9:41:34 PM Report
Who says there isn't a two-tiered health care system in Canada?
Calgary Flames (and their families) score flu shots, skip public lineups
http://tinyurl.com/Flames-Flu
Who says there isn't a two-tiered health care system in Canada?
Calgary Flames (and their families) score flu shots, skip public lineups
http://tinyurl.com/Flames-Flu
Spellchecker 11/4/2009 5:57:20 AM Report
Hey, you see that bullion price, only $3 US off $1100 this morning. Tell SQ.
Hey, you see that bullion price, only $3 US off $1100 this morning. Tell SQ.
Retreaded 11/4/2009 7:54:13 AM Report
House with tape around it and a police cruiser out front on CHURCH STREET. Where are the news guys this morning?
House with tape around it and a police cruiser out front on CHURCH STREET. Where are the news guys this morning?
4thcoming 11/4/2009 8:03:48 AM Report
I just heard that the Toronto Maple Leafs have been moved to a new divison???
They call it the OHL!!!
I just heard that the Toronto Maple Leafs have been moved to a new divison???
They call it the OHL!!!
right wing 11/4/2009 8:16:00 AM Report
Dutch Touch
I saw the "cart guy" yesterday just past Thessalon. He sure can move that cart. I don't know where he is headed but he might need some skis for it soon.
Dutch Touch
I saw the "cart guy" yesterday just past Thessalon. He sure can move that cart. I don't know where he is headed but he might need some skis for it soon.
clane 11/4/2009 8:55:56 AM Report
Retreaded, were they cutting down trees on Church St. this morning?
Retreaded, were they cutting down trees on Church St. this morning?
David Helwig 11/4/2009 9:14:34 AM Report
Should your mother or father die of natural causes and be found alone in their house, the police will investigate to satisfy themselves that no foul play was involved.
Unless foul play is discovered, I will not feature the discovery of your mom or dad as police news.
Should your mother or father die of natural causes and be found alone in their house, the police will investigate to satisfy themselves that no foul play was involved.
Unless foul play is discovered, I will not feature the discovery of your mom or dad as police news.
shakespeare 11/4/2009 9:22:51 AM Report
Glad to see that Sootoday remembered to set their calendar back a day.
Glad to see that Sootoday remembered to set their calendar back a day.
right wing 11/4/2009 9:32:05 AM Report
Not hard to do...:)
He was referring to the Church St. incident.
Not hard to do...:)
He was referring to the Church St. incident.
Right Winger 11/4/2009 10:19:21 AM Report
Happy 1 year anniversary Obamaites.
http://tinyurl.com/ydon8pz
Happy 1 year anniversary Obamaites.
http://tinyurl.com/ydon8pz
DutchTouch 11/4/2009 10:21:47 AM Report
Thanks for the update on the "cart guy" right wing. I wish him and his dog a safe journey.
Hey...what's up with this site? Did someone say something wrong and now we're all being punished? I thought it was my computer which screwed up. It's been known to happen. :O
Thanks for the update on the "cart guy" right wing. I wish him and his dog a safe journey.
Hey...what's up with this site? Did someone say something wrong and now we're all being punished? I thought it was my computer which screwed up. It's been known to happen. :O
4thcoming 11/4/2009 10:29:19 AM Report
In other news no one cares about: Cougar tracks confirmed in Detour….in a related story Payless shoes reported shipment of Stiletto shoes stolen along with a crate of Mary Kay make-up!
In other news no one cares about: Cougar tracks confirmed in Detour….in a related story Payless shoes reported shipment of Stiletto shoes stolen along with a crate of Mary Kay make-up!
and... 11/4/2009 10:34:23 AM Report
Several of us living on St. Joseph Island have seen Cougars in the past 10 years! I know my family has seen one (same one each time or not... don't know), but we've seen it from the car near the edge of the bush/roads on the South side of the island.
We have also seen a big grey coloured wolf a few times as well. It stopped about 15-20ft in front of us while we walked up the long driveway to meet the school bus one time... it stopped pooped (looking at us while he did it) then went on it's way... we were a little frightened but it did no harm as once it finished it's pooping it just wandered off to the bush again the other side of the driveway.
Several of us living on St. Joseph Island have seen Cougars in the past 10 years! I know my family has seen one (same one each time or not... don't know), but we've seen it from the car near the edge of the bush/roads on the South side of the island.
We have also seen a big grey coloured wolf a few times as well. It stopped about 15-20ft in front of us while we walked up the long driveway to meet the school bus one time... it stopped pooped (looking at us while he did it) then went on it's way... we were a little frightened but it did no harm as once it finished it's pooping it just wandered off to the bush again the other side of the driveway.
Right Winger 11/4/2009 11:04:57 AM Report
4th,
Perhaps they are looking to outifit a group to protest the taxi stand on Huron St?
So wig trucks and stores be on the lookout.
And yes 4th this one is kind of good.
4th,
Perhaps they are looking to outifit a group to protest the taxi stand on Huron St?
So wig trucks and stores be on the lookout.
And yes 4th this one is kind of good.
Mr. Sevens 11/4/2009 11:19:49 AM Report
Here I come to "Thave" The Day!!
"Mighty Mouth" Martin is gong to single handedly save your pensions!
How does he keep getting voted in?
One day he openly defies his constituents (gun registry) the next he is going to save them from the bad bankrupt companies of corporate Canada.....
If your having a birthday ,don't call Martin. He takes the cake!
Mr.Sevens
Here I come to "Thave" The Day!!
"Mighty Mouth" Martin is gong to single handedly save your pensions!
How does he keep getting voted in?
One day he openly defies his constituents (gun registry) the next he is going to save them from the bad bankrupt companies of corporate Canada.....
If your having a birthday ,don't call Martin. He takes the cake!
Mr.Sevens
tetrus 11/4/2009 1:28:23 PM Report
Thanks to Tony Martin for ignoring me and every other farmer and hunter and still voting against the gun registry. Good to see you listen to the people
Thanks to Tony Martin for ignoring me and every other farmer and hunter and still voting against the gun registry. Good to see you listen to the people
Sam C 11/4/2009 1:58:26 PM Report
tetrus... If, as Mr Martin claims, he is voting his conscience -- and not along party lines -- then I applaud him; he is doing what we sent him to Ottawa to do -- vote on our behalf.
It is not an MP's place to support the position of EVERY constituent, nor would it be possible.
No doubt the vast majority of your friends are opposed to the gun registry. However, there are likely as many, and possible more, who are supportive of its purpose, although not so its implementation and cost.
As well, despite its drawbacks, the registry has the support of law enforcement officials.
tetrus... If, as Mr Martin claims, he is voting his conscience -- and not along party lines -- then I applaud him; he is doing what we sent him to Ottawa to do -- vote on our behalf.
It is not an MP's place to support the position of EVERY constituent, nor would it be possible.
No doubt the vast majority of your friends are opposed to the gun registry. However, there are likely as many, and possible more, who are supportive of its purpose, although not so its implementation and cost.
As well, despite its drawbacks, the registry has the support of law enforcement officials.
Uncle Fester 11/4/2009 2:02:47 PM Report
Protecting pensions, protecting Canadians,Hey what about the local boys from Northern Breweries?? Nobody gave them a second thought. They were out there twisting in the wind, left to battle on their own. You never hear anything about what these 20+ workers have had to endure!!
Protecting pensions, protecting Canadians,Hey what about the local boys from Northern Breweries?? Nobody gave them a second thought. They were out there twisting in the wind, left to battle on their own. You never hear anything about what these 20+ workers have had to endure!!
cathyh 11/4/2009 2:03:01 PM Report
Does anyone know how the OLG picks the numbers on their draws? It would be nice if we could see the draws done on tv like before. That would certainly be more transparent than it is now.
Does anyone know how the OLG picks the numbers on their draws? It would be nice if we could see the draws done on tv like before. That would certainly be more transparent than it is now.
mvnnth 11/4/2009 2:35:39 PM Report
cathyh
I don't think the method that is used to pick winning numbers has changed much (if at all) in over 30 years.
cathyh
I don't think the method that is used to pick winning numbers has changed much (if at all) in over 30 years.
euroman 11/4/2009 2:48:18 PM Report
The long gun registry serves no purpose. Many people, including Tony Martin, seem to be unable to make the distinction between licensing and registration. The bill does not change the requirement for licensing. Licensing requires the safety training, testing, background check, spousal approval, employment history, financial status check, etc. Police would still know who has a firearms license. The registry is nothing but a shopping list for the 300+ hackers who have accessed it.
Of course the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police supports the registry. The CACP received money to fund its activities from a company called CGI. CGI just happened to be the company that supplied the computer system that is used by the Firearms Centre. Follow the money, boys.
The long gun registry serves no purpose. Many people, including Tony Martin, seem to be unable to make the distinction between licensing and registration. The bill does not change the requirement for licensing. Licensing requires the safety training, testing, background check, spousal approval, employment history, financial status check, etc. Police would still know who has a firearms license. The registry is nothing but a shopping list for the 300+ hackers who have accessed it.
Of course the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police supports the registry. The CACP received money to fund its activities from a company called CGI. CGI just happened to be the company that supplied the computer system that is used by the Firearms Centre. Follow the money, boys.
4thcoming 11/4/2009 2:51:38 PM Report
quit the whinning and take your empties back or.....git yer shotgun out and blast away....
quit the whinning and take your empties back or.....git yer shotgun out and blast away....
cathyh 11/4/2009 3:03:04 PM Report
Thank you clane for the info. I've just accessed it and watched the last Loto Max draw. I still think it would be more transparent to have the draws on tv for those who don't have access to a computer.
Thank you clane for the info. I've just accessed it and watched the last Loto Max draw. I still think it would be more transparent to have the draws on tv for those who don't have access to a computer.
flyhawk25 11/4/2009 3:08:23 PM Report
Uncle fester...I disagree. Many of us complained about what happened to those workers at Northern Breweries but with no law in place - they had little recourse.
So now Mr.Martin and his colleagues want to do something to protect workers whose companies go bankrupt.
The executive walks, the shareholders get paid off and the workers pensions are left for the bone yard.
It stinks yet some say too bad.
I don't get it.
There but for the grace of God...
Uncle fester...I disagree. Many of us complained about what happened to those workers at Northern Breweries but with no law in place - they had little recourse.
So now Mr.Martin and his colleagues want to do something to protect workers whose companies go bankrupt.
The executive walks, the shareholders get paid off and the workers pensions are left for the bone yard.
It stinks yet some say too bad.
I don't get it.
There but for the grace of God...
Just Curious 11/4/2009 3:28:41 PM Report
Euroman; He spelt it wrong,,, It should be "git Cher". Did you never watch Jeff Foxworthy?????
Euroman; He spelt it wrong,,, It should be "git Cher". Did you never watch Jeff Foxworthy?????
4thcoming 11/4/2009 3:44:01 PM Report
only when i'm tune'in me ol' banjo and cleanin' da grits outta my teeth....so glad eyes got dem portable teeth....kin take em out anywheres and cleaned dem right up pretty like.....
only when i'm tune'in me ol' banjo and cleanin' da grits outta my teeth....so glad eyes got dem portable teeth....kin take em out anywheres and cleaned dem right up pretty like.....
jowo60 11/4/2009 5:23:07 PM Report
In regardes to Tony seeking Pension reform. Did he accidently read, or have someone read to him, yesterdays Toronto papers. The government was implementing measures for pension reform. Sootoday seem to promote any outdated Tony NEWz.
In regardes to Tony seeking Pension reform. Did he accidently read, or have someone read to him, yesterdays Toronto papers. The government was implementing measures for pension reform. Sootoday seem to promote any outdated Tony NEWz.
skipper dave 11/4/2009 5:54:15 PM Report
Had enough of Frank - Heavens no! I need the Franks of this world to assure me I'm doing OK. Now the homeless might want to distance themselves from him or at least hire a good numbers guy to check the D'Angelo accounting system. Jeez did I say that?
Had enough of Frank - Heavens no! I need the Franks of this world to assure me I'm doing OK. Now the homeless might want to distance themselves from him or at least hire a good numbers guy to check the D'Angelo accounting system. Jeez did I say that?
4thcoming 11/4/2009 6:00:42 PM Report
"providing high quality beverage products." hAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH....oh stop me I'm dying HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
"providing high quality beverage products." hAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH....oh stop me I'm dying HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Crabs 11/4/2009 6:13:42 PM Report
Nice to see that SOME federal politicians had the huevos to stand up against the gun registry. Even some dippers from Northern Ontario... but not our buffoon. Nice try Tony-go git them cows.
Nice to see that SOME federal politicians had the huevos to stand up against the gun registry. Even some dippers from Northern Ontario... but not our buffoon. Nice try Tony-go git them cows.
makemyday 11/4/2009 7:21:04 PM Report
SOMEONE FORGOT TO MENTION HOW GENEROUS FRANKIE IS BY STIFFING THE BREAST CANCER SOCIETY IN HIS BANKRUPTCY!!!!WAY TO GO FRANKIE...SO VERY GOOD FOR THE SAULT AND ALL MANKIND!!!!!!!!
SOMEONE FORGOT TO MENTION HOW GENEROUS FRANKIE IS BY STIFFING THE BREAST CANCER SOCIETY IN HIS BANKRUPTCY!!!!WAY TO GO FRANKIE...SO VERY GOOD FOR THE SAULT AND ALL MANKIND!!!!!!!!
flyhawk25 11/4/2009 7:26:25 PM Report
It must drive many people nuts that Tony Martin actually is consistent in his philosophy.
The guy is pro-life. All life.
He has not changed that position as long as I've known him - which is a long time.
I have disagreed with him many times. I have confronted him on issues and not voted for him.
I was so upset over Rae Days that I left him off my Christmas card list.
I disagree with his position on the gun registry issue.
But I understand it.
We are not dealing with one of the great political mavens of this century here. I think that the guy does not have an ulterior bone in his body.
I will tell him straight up that I don't agree. Then I will vote for him because he is an honest, humble guy with what I believe to be a consistent philosophy.
He probably will never get my kid a job in Ottawa or my brother in law a tax break on his business.
So what.
He is honest.
He cares about people.
He is representing me in Ottawa and I can live with that.
Think about that - a simple honest guy who follows his conscience.
..and he keeps getting elected...
It must drive many people nuts that Tony Martin actually is consistent in his philosophy.
The guy is pro-life. All life.
He has not changed that position as long as I've known him - which is a long time.
I have disagreed with him many times. I have confronted him on issues and not voted for him.
I was so upset over Rae Days that I left him off my Christmas card list.
I disagree with his position on the gun registry issue.
But I understand it.
We are not dealing with one of the great political mavens of this century here. I think that the guy does not have an ulterior bone in his body.
I will tell him straight up that I don't agree. Then I will vote for him because he is an honest, humble guy with what I believe to be a consistent philosophy.
He probably will never get my kid a job in Ottawa or my brother in law a tax break on his business.
So what.
He is honest.
He cares about people.
He is representing me in Ottawa and I can live with that.
Think about that - a simple honest guy who follows his conscience.
..and he keeps getting elected...
shakespeare 11/4/2009 7:55:33 PM Report
Would you care to elaborate on that RW as it seems glib and totally irrelevant?
Would you care to elaborate on that RW as it seems glib and totally irrelevant?
wife 11/4/2009 7:56:53 PM Report
Fly
If he follows his conscience how come he voted for Gay marriages? Catholics do not believe in that.
Pro life
Abortion is none of his business. Abortion is between a woman and her doctor. It is a nothing issue. Except Catholics don't believe in it.
Gun registry others in his party voted to rescind it. Tony voted the way Jack Layton told him to.
The guy needs to get a mind of his own and vote the way the majority of his bosses want( the tax payers) who work to send money to Ottawa to cover his wages.
Honest quiet guy is he. For the money and benefits he receives it is about time he started to make some noise.
It is about time he did what people want not what Jack wants.
I voted NDP for many many years until Bob Rae.So I know a little bit about the Party or at least how it used to be.
Fly
If he follows his conscience how come he voted for Gay marriages? Catholics do not believe in that.
Pro life
Abortion is none of his business. Abortion is between a woman and her doctor. It is a nothing issue. Except Catholics don't believe in it.
Gun registry others in his party voted to rescind it. Tony voted the way Jack Layton told him to.
The guy needs to get a mind of his own and vote the way the majority of his bosses want( the tax payers) who work to send money to Ottawa to cover his wages.
Honest quiet guy is he. For the money and benefits he receives it is about time he started to make some noise.
It is about time he did what people want not what Jack wants.
I voted NDP for many many years until Bob Rae.So I know a little bit about the Party or at least how it used to be.
shakespeare 11/4/2009 8:15:50 PM Report
"Fly
If he follows his conscience how come he voted for Gay marriages? Catholics do not believe in that."
Probably because he followed his own individual conscience! DUH!
Wife, for a while I thought you were a plant put into this website as a Homer Simpson character. I'm still not totally convinced otherwise.
"Fly
If he follows his conscience how come he voted for Gay marriages? Catholics do not believe in that."
Probably because he followed his own individual conscience! DUH!
Wife, for a while I thought you were a plant put into this website as a Homer Simpson character. I'm still not totally convinced otherwise.
Hal A. Pino 11/4/2009 9:10:35 PM Report
I've got a message for the lady with the sick kid in the grocery store yesterday. If your kid has the swine flu, and he's too sick to go to school, DON'T TAKE HIM SHOPPING WITH YOU!!!! My wife and I got the heebie-jeebies watching him cough and honk all over the store! Get some common sense!
I've got a message for the lady with the sick kid in the grocery store yesterday. If your kid has the swine flu, and he's too sick to go to school, DON'T TAKE HIM SHOPPING WITH YOU!!!! My wife and I got the heebie-jeebies watching him cough and honk all over the store! Get some common sense!
realitycheck 11/4/2009 10:08:23 PM Report
"Fly
If he follows his conscience how come he voted for Gay marriages? Catholics do not believe in that."
Wife:
He voted his conscience, not the Pope's. It was the same with the gun registry. It was a free vote. None of the leaders told their people how to vote. Martin voted his conscience.
Where do you come up with this stuff?
"Fly
If he follows his conscience how come he voted for Gay marriages? Catholics do not believe in that."
Wife:
He voted his conscience, not the Pope's. It was the same with the gun registry. It was a free vote. None of the leaders told their people how to vote. Martin voted his conscience.
Where do you come up with this stuff?
Crabs 11/4/2009 10:10:46 PM Report
Tony probably looked at the paycheque in one hand (signed by Jack) and looked at the voters in the other and voted his bank account.
Tony probably looked at the paycheque in one hand (signed by Jack) and looked at the voters in the other and voted his bank account.
Snootr 11/4/2009 10:54:54 PM Report
Yesterday someone asked about the series of solar panels at the bottom of the Mile Hill. They are beams that will set off a warning light if a large animal crosses through the beam. It is meant to warn drivers of deer and moose. The solar panels will power the beams. Take a good look next time and you will see the laser beam receivers/transmitters mounted on the pole. The caution lights should be mounted soon. Only time will tell if they will help to reduce collisions with animals.
Yesterday someone asked about the series of solar panels at the bottom of the Mile Hill. They are beams that will set off a warning light if a large animal crosses through the beam. It is meant to warn drivers of deer and moose. The solar panels will power the beams. Take a good look next time and you will see the laser beam receivers/transmitters mounted on the pole. The caution lights should be mounted soon. Only time will tell if they will help to reduce collisions with animals.
right wing 11/5/2009 8:03:16 AM Report
shakespeare 11/4/2009 7:55:33 PM Report
Would you care to elaborate on that RW as it seems glib and totally irrelevant?
No need to elaborate shakespeare as you understood exactly what my message was.
shakespeare 11/4/2009 7:55:33 PM Report
Would you care to elaborate on that RW as it seems glib and totally irrelevant?
No need to elaborate shakespeare as you understood exactly what my message was.
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