Politics

 February was a busy month in Toronto, as MPPs returned, mid-month, to their desks in the Ontario Legislature after about four months of a work stoppage – courtesy of former Premier Dalton McGuinty’s decision to prorogue the legislature and give his government time to re-brand itself with an aim to continuing the legacy he began [...]

A group of Cambridge citizens met recently to discuss shared concerns in our community. The meeting, organized through Facebook OccupyCambridgeOntarioCanada, was initiated in the spirit of the Occupy Movement. Several folks gathered to talk about things such as how their tax dollars are spent, and issues discussed included how, in these rapidly changing times, we [...]

Consumerism is sold to public as a necessary means to not only feel better about yourself but to generate a healthier economy.  These ideas are only half truths.  While of course having a roof over head and food on the table makes us happier than not, the degree of happiness does not exponentially grow by [...]

The iconic mask adopted by the Occupy Movement and the hacktivist group, Anonymous, is modelled after Guy Fawkes who led the Gun Powder Plot to destroy the British Parliaments. November 5th, Guy Fawkes Day and Bonfire Night, are still celebrated for the date of his capture in 1605.   Guy Fawkes, one of 13 conspirators, [...]

Like most people in this fair city of ours, I have never had occasion to contact my city councilperson for any particular issues, even though I’m one of the minority that makes it a point to vote in municipal elections. However, my non-activist days it seems, are numbered. We have lived here for about 22 [...]

Below is a motion that’s before council tonight. They claim it’s going to take 10 to 12 hours to answer a few simple questions that they should have answers for anyways, and should take about 1/2 hour for anyone competent on a computer and access to the files. 16. COUNCILLORS TUCCI/COWSILL – SPECIAL COUNCIL REQUEST [...]

[ I know a lot of bankers.  Some are retired, some are still working, some are off doing even more amazing things in their careers.  I have to admit every one of them are pretty decent people in their own right.  Of course, you’d expect their life styles to reflect their industry, and for the [...]

The number of times I’ve heard that phrase over the past forty years, used to describe Cambridge Memorial Hospital, is beyond me.  How can an organization of healers get such a bad reputation?  Is it because of individuals who manage to administer the place into the ground time and again?  Is it because of incompetent healers who [...]

The race to succeed Jack Layton will heat up in Cambridge on Dec. 1 as some perceived front-runners are confirmed to speak at the NDP Leadership Candidates’ forum sponsored by the Cambridge NDP.   National NDP president Brian Topp and Toronto MP Peggy Nash will be joined by Quebec MP Romeo Saganash and Nova Scotia [...]