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Archive for January 2009

Cambridge Now Has a 2010 Election Issue

Jan 25th, 2009 | By Bev McDowell | Category: City Issues, Community, Politics, Posts by Bev McDowell
Our present council has decided to use the Drayton reserve fund (5.1 Million) to keep this year and next years ( an election year ) taxes down. It will now be up to our newly elected council of 2010 to find funding ( go into debt ) or cancel Drayton ... Full Story

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The Chocolate Tree

Jan 23rd, 2009 | By m. boilard | Category: Community, Environment & Health, Opinion, Posts by M. Boilard
The tree is the epitome of balance; a symbol of growth and stability. It reaches high into the sky throughout its lifetime, yet it roots itself firmly into the ground. Trees give us oxygen; they filter pollution from air and water, they provide us with medicines, spices, teas and other ... Full Story

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2009 City Budget

Jan 21st, 2009 | By Bev McDowell | Category: 2010 Municipal Candidates, City Issues, Community, Posts by Bev McDowell
The Cambridge Times has reported that our budget includes a proposal to reduce payroll costs by $200,000 equivilant to 4 or 5 full time jobs. City staff are also suggesting council take a second look at its financing of the Drayton Theatre. Why is the Drayton Theatre in our budget ... Full Story

Posted in 2010 Municipal Candidates, City Issues, Community, Posts by Bev McDowell | 2 comments


Closed Door Meetings

Jan 19th, 2009 | By Bev McDowell | Category: 2010 Municipal Candidates, Community, Politics, Posts by Bev McDowell
Why does our municipal act allow municipal councils to buy and sell real estate in closed door meetings? Why are taxpayers ( the financial winners or loser ) of these real estate deals, left out in the dark until these deals are done? It has just been announced that our city ... Full Story

Posted in 2010 Municipal Candidates, Community, Politics, Posts by Bev McDowell | 2 comments


“Fact or Fiction? How to Critique Internet Articles”

Jan 14th, 2009 | By Hespeler Animal Hospital | Category: Community, Environment & Health
 I mentioned this in my last column: lately more and more pet owners tell me they've researched something on the Internet, on a certain condition they think their pet has. Sometimes that's good and sometimes it's bad.  It's good when they've read a well-written article and it's given them better understanding ... Full Story

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Shades of green…

Jan 9th, 2009 | By m. boilard | Category: Community, Environment & Health, Opinion, Posts by M. Boilard
In technically advanced countries, the general public has been conditioned to believe that expert opinion and truth are one and the same. We the public, must realize that there is a vast array of contradicting truths available to us; most of these are influenced by the circumstances of employment. Such ... Full Story

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Living beyond our means

Jan 8th, 2009 | By Bev McDowell | Category: Community, Opinion, Posts by Bev McDowell
The abuse of credit has caused our current global economic disaster, and more abuse and easier credit will only make it worse. The introduction of credit cards in the 1960's was a big mistake. Before then, people lived within their means and saved for all of the extra toys." Cheap ... Full Story

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Announcing the passing of Gloria Bernice ( duff) Harris

Jan 7th, 2009 | By Debbie Vitez | Category: Community, Obituaries
DUFF, Gloria Bernice Harris; Peacefully and surrounded by the love of her family on January 6, 2009. After a bravely fought battle with cancer, she returned home to the loving arms of her parents Sam and Edna Harris. She is deeply missed by her children Debbie (Denis) Vitez, Gord Duff, Charlene (Daniel) ... Full Story

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Taxpayers of Cambridge can voice your opinions

Jan 1st, 2009 | By Bev McDowell | Category: Community, Politics, Posts by Bev McDowell
As a taxpayer of Cambridge I have sent an email to the city clerk to voice my objection to Item #4 on the agenda of the council meeting of Jan.5/09 Copy of email Opposition to Item #4, Council Meeting, Jan. 05/09-Review of renumeration for members of council Due to the current crisis in ... Full Story

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