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New market a step in right direction ‘Worth the wait’: Shoppers and vendors enjoy busy opening of new, long-awaited St. Lawrence North Market, April 5 The opening of the much-awaited new home for the farmer’s market across from the historical St. Lawrence market is a welcome boost to the spirit of the city of Toronto.
As a registered Toronto landmark in the heart of downtown I am sure it will draw more locals and visitors alike to the area. I have noticed the extra-wide pavement in front of the new building, which is almost 50 feet at its wider point, looks blank and plain, with just bare concrete pavement. I wish the city would have planned for a more colourful terracotta/ceramic pavement art installation to bring enthusiasm to the area, showcasing the almost two-century history of the area.
Also, the adjoining water fountain remains derelict and needs rejuvenation, just like the nearby Berczy park fountain. Bertram Veerasingham, Toronto Poilievre is polished, but is there substance? Pierre Poilievre is a much better politician than Mark Carney. The Conservatives might lose anyway, April 7 In reference to Richard Warnica’s comments about Prime Minister Mark Carney’s lack of professional polish on the campaign trail, I can’t help but think of a term we use in the acting business.
Some actors are referred to as “professional auditioners” who nail their audition but fall short when they land the gig. If we buy that Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is a better bet because he’s a better campaigner, we must keep in mind this is the only job he has ever done, so he may appear slick and polished. But listen closely to what he actually believes.
If he is indeed elected, it will be too late to boo him off the stage. Debra McGrath, Toronto Say what you will about Ovechkin, but at least he’s transparent Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky’s unbreakable record, but his greatness is only part of the story, April 6 Star columnist Bruce Arthur writes a pall has been cast over Alexander Ovechkin’s goal-breaking record accomplishments because of his support of Vladimir Putin. Fair enough.
However, many Canadians have found themselves in a position that would have been blasphemy 20 years ago: cheering on Ovechkin as he worked toward that record to beat Wayne Gretzky. Why? Because many feel betrayed by a man who was once a Canadian icon but who now has proven himself to be a best friend to Donald Trump, the man waging economic war on Canada and threatening our sovereignty. Susan Meron, Beeton, Ont.
Column paints perfect portrait of tariffs fiasco Donald Trump has pushed America into a golden age of stupid. Now’s Canada’s chance to be smart, April 4 I’m just an ordinary, everyday Canadian with a nominal understanding of tariffs, economics, subsidies, international trade. Pardon my ignorance, but I have never heard of the Smoot-Hawley tariffs.
The one thing I do know is that Bruce Arthur’s opinion piece “Trump launches golden age of stupid” is the most hilarious article I’ve read in a long time (look out Vinay Menon!) and is a total gem. The last line “the United States is in its golden age of stupid. Now’s our chance to be smart” is right on.
Power to the penguins! Georgia Volker, Toronto We absolutely must elect a forward thinking PM Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre are being forced to learn on the job — and it shows, April 6 Susan Delacourt has rightly stated that Canada’s prime minister will need to be someone who can get along with Trump. However, beyond that, Canada’s leadership must look well past the U.S.
Remarkably, America elected Trump twice. They could elect a “Trump” again in the future. Therefore, I want a prime minister and a government that will build relationships within Canada to increase our independence and with democracies around the world to reduce our dependence on the U.
S. We will always trade with the United States, and hopefully our relationship will heal in time. However, it has forever changed.
Michael Dupuis, Belleville Poilievre not in touch with the reality of home ownership Meet Pierre Poilievre’s not-so-secret weapon: his wife, March 31 So Anaida Poilievre’s family lived paycheque to paycheque and she worked at McDonald’s to afford activities. Is this unusual? I grew up in a multicultural neighbourhood in Montreal in the 1960’s and 70s. Most of my friends’ parents immigrated from Italy, Poland, Ukraine, Lithuania, many arriving after the Second World War.
My own family was French Canadian, English and Irish. Three of my four grandparents were immigrants. My friends and I all had jobs, and usually more than one because there were very few dollars for extras, living as we did paycheque to paycheque.
As a working parent in Toronto in the 90s it was also a challenge to pay the bills, including high rent. My son had part-time jobs, as did most of his friends. It took years to scrape together a minimum down payment for a house, but we did it.
Of course, houses were much more affordable then, which brings me to Pierre Poilievre’s television ad stating anyone who comes to this country and works hard can afford a nice house on a safe street. Which begs the question: What decade is he living in? Ellen Stroud, Toronto History won’t treat Smith, Manning well ‘We need to unite the country,’ Poilievre says after Manning warns of looming crisis, April 3 It’s almost repulsive to think that during the most dangerous and challenging times Canada has ever faced, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Preston Manning feel the need to spread their Alberta separatist agenda. Make no mistake, their public comments are thought out and purposely charged.
More than 51 per cent of Albertans want to stay in Canada and like being Canadian; even the separatists in Quebec are realizing Canada during these times is a good place. Both Smith and Manning are entitled to voice their right-wing rhetoric. We hear you, but we are not listening.
Canadian pride has risen to heights never seen before and all of Canada is on guard. Mr. Manning, your track record speaks for itself.
And Ms. Smith? Your legacy will be based on your gaffes and desire to break Canada up during the most challenging time in our history. Team Canada? Right.
Only when it fits your agenda. Mike Walker, Washago, Ont..
