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Jun 17, 19 •
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Sir: Given the state of political discourse these days, it’s hard to imagine that any public statement could surprise or disgust. That is true, unless of course our local MPP Rick Nicholls gets involved. Last Friday, a representation of nurses, teachers,...
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Jun 10, 19 •
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Sir: On June 6, 1944, I arrived by boat on Juno Beach in Normandy, France, with the Canadian Scottish Regiment. My role was in the mortar platoon. On June 17, I was based in a barn, anticipating an attack that never came. I went into a nearby shed to disarm...
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Jun 10, 19 •
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Sir: Economic growth is impossible if you keep raising taxes. Recently, Mayor Canniff reported to the Chamber of Commerce the local economy is growing. Bonus! Then why the tax hike? Did they not tell the new council before raising taxes? With all this good...
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Jun 3, 19 •
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Sir: Since the closing of Navistar in Chatham, there have been rumours of soil contamination and what to do with the property, etc. From what I see (because I don’t know of the soil condition), the site is sadly empty and there is a need for Chatham to...
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Jun 3, 19 •
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Sir: Kudos to the Ridge Players for an excellent production of the Wizard of Oz this year. From the set, costume design, sound effects, music, lighting, choreography, talented actors and actresses, and heartfelt enthusiasm, a stellar performance. I believe...
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Jun 3, 19 •
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Sir: Surprise! Surprise. Chatham-Kent’s highest paid employees are caught red-handed gorging at the public trough once again. Special thanks to John Cryderman – one of Chatham-Kent’s unsung heroes – for discovering this one. C-K Police Chief Gary...
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May 9, 19 •
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Sir: Congratulations to Mayor Caniff and the other municipal councillors and staff who went out of their way to deliver food to people isolated out in rural areas of our municipality recently! This is a very good thing! Also thank you especially to the...
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May 9, 19 •
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Sir: I am responding to your April 25 opinion piece titled “Code needs revisiting.” Council has asked for more training on the Code of Conduct. Staff will work with the Integrity Commissioner to ensure that additional training is arranged for council...
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May 9, 19 •
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Sir: I’m not a happy meat eater. Despite arguments from my wife, friends and family (and Bruce and Mary Beth of The Chatham Voice) I maintain that God says “I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has...
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May 9, 19 •
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Sir: The Canadian Federation of Independent Business recently rated Chatham-Kent 119 out of 125 communities in terms of entrepreneurship. Just a few weeks ago, I wrote there is no economic growth. If there was, then why the tax increase? Stuart McFadden,...
