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EDITORIALS AND EDITORIAL CARTOONS
Board in pickle over busing equity
Editorials Sep 04, 2008
When you sit on the fence for too long, it’s going to get uncomfortable and, eventually, you’ll end up jumping on to one side or the other.

That’s exactly what happened at the York Region... [FULL STORY]
Reflections on a hard day's work
Editorials Aug 28, 2008
For most people in our community, Labour Day is quite simply the end-of-summer long weekend, a signal it is time to rush around and pick up any forgotten back-to-school items and leave the lazy,... [FULL STORY]
All federal parties failing miserably
Editorials Aug 21, 2008
The late American political columnist Stewart Alsop wrote in his 1970s memoir: “A dying man needs to die, as a sleepy man needs to sleep, and there comes a time when it is wrong, as well as useless,... [FULL STORY]
Ban diapers, plastics from green bin
Editorials Aug 14, 2008
It’s time to say no to diapers and plastic bags in green bins in York Region for the long-term viability of our program.

Plastic bags tangle in sorting machinery. And diapers create odours... [FULL STORY]
New recycling fees annoying, but needed
Editorials Aug 09, 2008
A program that charges producers a fee to pay for the recycling of hazardous materials such as paint and motor oil is not going over well with consumers.

Perhaps because of a cynicism... [FULL STORY]
Tomorrow’s offender, today’s troubled child
Editorials Jul 31, 2008
Don’t do the crime if you can’t do the time. That is the message federal Justice Minister Rob Nicholson sent to criminals and would-be lawbreakers this week.

Ah, if only it was as easy as... [FULL STORY]
Facilities wish list for Stouffville
Editorials Jul 31, 2008
Our summer wish list for Whitchurch-Stouffville:

• That Nineteen on the Park, the arts and culture centre being built in the former town hall, is a true centre and not the white elephant... [FULL STORY]

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Rousing cardio workout inspired by Latin dance
North of the City Sep 08, 2008
After an hour-long class under the energetic and enthusiastic guidance of instructor Julia Gedeon, there are very few among the assorted women, men, teens and tweens assembled at Newmarket’s Peter... [FULL STORY]
The well-dressed window
North of the City Sep 08, 2008
Over the years I have discovered that people are receptive to well known adages about home design but have preconceived negative associations in other areas.

For example, most homeowners... [FULL STORY]

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