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Polls

Polls

I watched with debated breath for the polls results to tell me who won the leaders’ debate Tuesday night.
Private Member’s Bill

Private Member’s Bill

Watching the televised council meeting and subsequent media - truly local television news- reports, I gathered that Councillor Maroosis intends to bring what sounds like a private member’s bill to council on Monday.
Focus

Focus

City council seemed to lose focus when discussing the proposed waste recycling plant two weeks ago.
Roundup Ready Dandelions

Roundup Ready Dandelions

In a five to four split decision, our Supreme Court decided that industry giant Monsanto could hold a patent on a gene they developed for Canola.
How to vote

How to vote

With the announcement of the federal election on June 28, I again face the quandary of how to vote.
Hot Stove League

Hot Stove League

Some old-timers will remember the Hot Stove League – that spirited discussion group who, sitting around a metaphorical wood stove, analyzed the NHL games between periods when it was broadcast on radio.
Good Fences

Good Fences

It was reassuring to see council taking special care of a few of the smaller aspects of running the City last week.
Curve Balls

Curve Balls

Former fastball pitcher, East Ferris Mayor Bill Vrebosch, should have known better when he went to bat for the South Nipissing Team against the polished team of the North Bay mayor and council.
Doing the Math

Doing the Math

The Near North District School Board is having a small problem meeting one of its debts.
Half a deck

Half a deck

The day before Good Friday the television news from Iraq showed an American Army Captain wondering why the Iraqis had shot at them, killing one of his soldiers. After all, they had been doing many good works in the community.