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Doug Ford may call Ontario election as early as next week: sources , Jan. 21 It appalls me that Doug Ford thinks we the voters will fall for his fantasies. Doesn’t anyone remember the last election when all the talk was houses, houses, houses? We are going to build so many affordable houses.
Where are the houses? Did any get built? How many more people are living on the streets now than there were at the last election? Think of who has benefited from this Ford government — Staples, fancy spa, Beer Store — meanwhile, the waiting time at hospitals and for doctors is increasing and the cost of living rising. Now Ford has switched gears and wants an election immediately so he can save us from U.S.
President Donald Trump. But who will save us from Ford? Maybe the RCMP investigation into the Greenbelt deal if it proceeds soon enough. Let’s think before we vote.
And that $200 cheque? It’s being added on to our provincial debt . Doris Moxam, Toronto Premier Doug Ford can call the election. I really don’t care as long as the Progressive Conservative party of Ontario pays the full cost of somewhere between $150 and $200 million.
Terry Middlemiss, Hamilton Doug Ford is acting admirably as Captain Canada. He shouldn’t ruin it by calling an early election , Jan. 21 I agree with Laura Babcock that the worst thing Premier Doug Ford could do right now — for Canada and himself — is call a snap election.
And I suspect I’m just one of many Ontario voters who’s happy he’s leading the charge against U.S. President Donald Trump but would never vote for him.
Sylvia Barrett, Kingston Premier Doug Ford has so far come out swinging against the threat from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Ford is the Premier of Ontario and by defending this province against Trump’s threatened tariffs, he is doing a job for which he is well paid. It is obvious that he is also an opportunist. He is creating excuses for calling an early election which is expensive and self-serving.
He has the backing of the opposition parties, showing a level of solidarity within our political system that is a rarity in politics. This is a clear indication to Trump that all political parties representing all Ontario voters are united in this particular cause. What better way to say, “Don’t mess with us.
We’re united in this cause.” Ford doesn’t need an early election; he just wants it. Folks, there is a huge difference.
Patricia Steward, East York Elon Musk has Donald Trump’s ear and a new-found interest in Canada. How much should we worry? Jan. 18 Considering Elon Musk appeared to enthusiastically give the Nazi fascist salute — not just once but twice — at Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremonies on Monday, and that he has endorsed Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre as his preferred candidate for Canada’s next prime minister, I would like to ask Poilievre “Do you accept the endorsement of Elon Musk?” Teresa Ganna Porter, Newmarket Donald Trump promotes a stark vision of America as he returns to the White House , Jan.
21 The Russian Emperor, Nicholas II, and his family had Grigori Rasputin, healer or opportunist, but the man who ultimately caused the Romanov dynasty downfall. U.S.
President Donald Trump has Elon Musk whispering in his ear, the billionaire man with very large ambitions. Is it possible that history could perhaps repeat itself? Patricia Steward, East York Trudeau government’s carbon price has had ‘minimal’ effect on inflation and food costs, study concludes , Jan. 16 Why aren’t the candidates for the Liberal leadership race yelling from the rooftops about the carbon tax rebate that goes into most householders’ accounts? For me it makes my life much easier, covering the gas usage and a major part of my groceries.
I will miss it. Ann Boyd, Woodville I find it interesting that there actually are people who like the carbon tax. They see it as a beneficial thing.
They believe it helps the environment and some even say they are better off with it than without. I’ve never met any of these people though. Everyone I know without exception says it hurts them financially.
I’ve yet to see how taking money from me does the environment any good at all. Does it curtail anybody from driving as much as the used to? Maybe a few but I bet it’s not enough to make a difference. There’s a point.
Make a difference. We know that China and India are the biggest polluters. We know they don’t have a carbon tax.
The amount that Canada produces totals about one per cent of the world’s carbon dioxide. We also have an abundance of forests that live on the carbon dioxide. What I’m saying is that our total pollution amounts to less than a drop in the lake compared to other countries.
Even if we completely stopped, it wouldn’t matter one bit. It doesn’t make a difference. I hope people who support the carbon tax are also donating generously to the food banks because not all of us can afford the carbon tax and we certainly don’t want to pay it.
In fact, a lot of us are debating on whether we keep a roof over our heads or eat. The numerous tent cities across the country tell you that people decided to eat and forego the roof. Jeremy Thornton, Stouffville Memories of Bob Dylan, and of a forgotten Toronto , Jan.
15 Like Rosie DiManno, I have my own wistful memories of a Toronto past. First, a bit of background. I started practicing architecture and urban design at age 23 in Sudbury in 1954.
A couple of buddies and I frequently hopped on the CPR Friday overnight train to Toronto to experience Yorkville, the “Yonge Street Strip,” and later, the great Peter Appleyard featured with the Cal Jackson Quartet in the Plaza Room just across Avenue Road from Yorkville. I particularly remember seeing Ian and Sylvia. Beyond that, I simply recall the ambience of the neighbourhood at night and the exciting feelings of being in on something lasting.
Of course nothing lasts forever, except maybe the memories of old guys like me. I was one of the first in line at the Cineplex in Sudbury for the first showing of the movie “A Complete Unknown” with Timothee Chalamet as Bob Dylan. Arthur Peach, Sudbury.
