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Tidbits of Treaty Information and Native Land Claims

Aug 24th, 2010 | By Shelly W | Category: Community, Local Folks
I\'ve already written a feature, based on my personal experience and take regarding Native Issues... This can be found also using the Cambridge Advocate. I personally find it greatly disturbing that so many people are eager to condemn native people without having the knowledge behind their claims or full ... Full Story


My personal experience and take on native issues‏… by Shelly Wilde

Aug 20th, 2010 | By Debbie Vitez | Category: Local Folks, Politics
As a 36 year old North American Native woman, I would love to share what knowledge I have learned over the past few years regarding certain native issues.  There are so many issues going on in today's society, it's very difficult to narrow them down to one or two in ... Full Story


Premiers urged to get serious about aboriginal education

Aug 5th, 2010 | By Debbie Vitez | Category: Local Folks
This ran on the Globe and Mail.. comments invited below Patrick White Winnipeg — Globe and Mail Update Assembly of First Nations national chief Shawn Atleo challenged provincial and territorial premiers to improve education, boost earning power, purge violence against women and enshrine human rights among Canada’s 1.3 million aboriginals during ... Full Story


Frustration brewing in Hornepayne DEVELOPMENT: Town Centre complex faces uncertain future

Jun 13th, 2010 | By Debbie Vitez | Category: Community, Local Folks
This ran in the Sault Star.... comments invited below Posted By MICHAEL PURVIS, THE SAULT STAR Cindy Craig was in her late teens when the idea was hatched: build a gigantic shopping mall/hotel and stuff essentially all of Hornepayne, Ont.'s government and community services under one roof. At the time, Craig thought the ... Full Story


Dear Government of ours, MORE PLEAS FROM HORNEPAYNE

Jun 7th, 2010 | By Debbie Vitez | Category: Local Folks, Politics
Dear Government of ours,I know this is not the first letter you are getting about the Hornepayne situation (I should call it a disaster) But still, I wanted to express my opinion on this. I think it is very easy for all of you to throw the ball to everyone ... Full Story


I’ve decided to feature Donna Stewart, she is the lady the KW Record forgot to tell you about.. She was exposed to TCE

Apr 10th, 2010 | By Debbie Vitez | Category: About Trichloroethylene, better known as TCE., Community, Environment & Health, Local Folks
Donna Stewart April 10th, 2010 7:58 am    I’m the lady referred to by Debbie in her comment of April 8th.My parents have lived on Concession Road for over fifty years. From the ages of 0 to 23 years, I lived there, too. For the last eight of those years, my bedroom ... Full Story


Tommy Vann.. our own Doctor Dolittle.. ( now you know there’s a story here)

Mar 11th, 2010 | By Debbie Vitez | Category: Community, Local Folks
Tommy Vann.. our own "Doctor Dolittle" Full Story


Trial Date Set for $20 Million Lawsuit Against TD Canada Trust Claiming Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Negligence, and Breach of Trust in Administering Estate of Deceased Ontario MPP and Cabinet Minister (this is based on a local family)

Nov 18th, 2009 | By Debbie Vitez | Category: Local Folks
-   Payment sought based on independent valuation of estate of $12.5         million plus punitive damages     -   Family suffered financial and physical hardship due to inheritance         not being disclosed for 50 years     -   Potentially precedent-setting case raises serious issues for trust         companies, executors, estate planners, and families TORONTO, Nov. 9 /CNW/ - ... Full Story


A cute story from Muriel ( 90 years young)

Aug 3rd, 2009 | By Debbie Vitez | Category: Community, Local Folks
  I have to set the stage for this story. Friends of mine own a Contracting Business in Guelph, where they maintain properties for Seniors, snow removal during the winter and landscaping in the summer months.   In January of this year, when Mary and Marty arrived and Muriel’s home to remove snow.. They ... Full Story


For Bob Wesley, Katrina and Cheryl.. How’s this for investigative reporting.. lol

Aug 1st, 2009 | By Debbie Vitez | Category: Community, Local Folks
  Don't ask.. I am as shocked as you all.. Going thru old Albums.. and there they were.. ENJOY!!!! Full Story