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Submitted on behalf of Ron McEwen.. Cambridge Council

Mar 10th, 2010 | By Debbie Vitez | Category: 2010 Municipal Candidates, Community
  by..Ron McEwen                Let me first say the following is my opinion. But bear with me until the end, it will not disappoint you.                          I attended the Cambridge Council meeting on Monday March 1st 2010.   To say the least, I was very disappointed in the Mayor and City council.   They are not doing ... Full Story

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Toxic Plume discovered under park

Mar 9th, 2010 | By Debbie Vitez | Category: 2010 Municipal Candidates, About Trichloroethylene, better known as TCE., Community
This ran in the KW Record on February 16,2006... (and has been played down).. It's been suggested that my rant on TCE is a ( bit?) overkill.. and I agree it is.. too those of you whom have been here for the past 2 yrs..    But you have to understand ..   Our readership ... Full Story

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What happens when no one is ” looking out” for the victims living on top of a TCE plume (pt 2)

Mar 7th, 2010 | By Debbie Vitez | Category: 2010 Municipal Candidates, About Trichloroethylene, better known as TCE.
Linda Watson filed a law suit against Northstar, the polluter of her home.. ( which was her legal right) ..   You'd never know it, by the way she was treated by them..   Next thing she knows ..she's evicted from the Hotel she's staying in !!!   Linda Watson's levels were 40ug/m3.. After the work was completed ... Full Story

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What happens when you find yourself living on top of a plume of TCE and city hall turns its back on you ( Pt 1)

Mar 7th, 2010 | By Debbie Vitez | Category: 2010 Municipal Candidates, About Trichloroethylene, better known as TCE.
I am going to present you with a history of how Residents living on top of, ( one of the deadliest ) plumes of TCE in recorded history ...were treated.... first  by their own City Hall Next I will go on to show you how every level of government have ignored us.. ... Full Story

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Smitherman hints Cambridge may have to choose between hospital expansion and new theatre

Mar 5th, 2010 | By Debbie Vitez | Category: 2010 Municipal Candidates
This ran in the KW Record April 2009... your comments invited below April 03, 2009 Jeff Outhit RECORD STAFF CAMBRIDGE jouthit@therecord.com link to story http://news.therecord.com/article/514556 **************** Ok this is where I need help..   On the Televised Budget Meeting ( March 1/10) the Mayor mentioned this article, and stated " Smitherman made a mistake with his quote"..   The Mayor of Cambridge said he called Smitherman's office ... Full Story

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Cambridge Votes 2010 update

Mar 4th, 2010 | By James Hillis | Category: 2010 Municipal Candidates, Community
A couple of new names have emerged in the candidates list. Ward 7 finally has someone running as Frank Curnew has filed his papers this week and over in ward 4 someone by the name of Ben Tucci has jumped into the ring...good luck to both of you! Full Story

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Margaret Barr Supports Linda Whetham for Mayor

Mar 4th, 2010 | By Debbie Vitez | Category: 2010 Municipal Candidates, Community
This needs to be featured.. Way to Go Margaret.. I think you made a smart Choice ***** Well….here goes! I think that anyone truly serious about running for mayor would have tossed their hat in the ring by now. (’Fringe” candidates, may still crop up; those who just want the ‘campaign experience’, ... Full Story

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Requesting a response from Mr Tucci.. regarding his comment on TCE in Cambridge’s Drinking Water

Mar 3rd, 2010 | By Debbie Vitez | Category: 2010 Municipal Candidates, About Trichloroethylene, better known as TCE.
Ben Tucci February 14th, 2010 1:33 am edit : The water is safe to drink or I wouldn’t have my kids drinking it. Again it appears you are focusing your energy and talents in the wrong place. It sounds to me that your argument is not with us but with ... Full Story

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Rallying against cuts

Mar 2nd, 2010 | By Debbie Vitez | Category: 2010 Municipal Candidates, About Trichloroethylene, better known as TCE.
This ran in the Cambridge Times.. comments invited below Lisa Rutledge, Times Staff Salary still being paid to a fired Cambridge Memorial Hospital president could be better spent keeping more nurses on staff, argues the president of the Ontario Nurses Association. Rallying against hospital budget cuts that will see 28 full-time registered nurse ... Full Story

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Shannon Quebec,claimants await $2B.. TCE lawsuit decision

Mar 2nd, 2010 | By Debbie Vitez | Category: 2010 Municipal Candidates, About Trichloroethylene, better known as TCE.
As many as 3,000 people could be part of contaminated water lawsuit The water table in Shannon, Que. was contaminated by TCE, a powerful industrial degreaser. (CBC)Arguments in the $2-billion groundwater contamination lawsuit ended at the Quebec City courthouse on Monday. Lawyers for the federal government and SNC Technologies say the lawsuit ... Full Story

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