Opinion

Animals shortchanged by new THS regime: ex-prez

Former Toronto Humane Society president writes in a letter about deficiencies since a group of opponents ousted him and took over the reins By Tim Trow – This is the first time since the astonishing events of a year and ...

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Toronto Police misbehaviour is rampant

Police board chair Alok Mukerhjee comes under fire for making up his own rules By Toronto Police Accountability Coalition – Toronto Police Accountability Bulletin No. 59, March 21, 2011   This Bulletin is published by the Toronto Police Accountability Coalition, ...

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Police speed traps

Letter to: Mayor Rob Ford and Bill Blair, Chief of Police By Carolyn Taylor – On Sunday afternoon my husband and I drove down the Don Valley Parkway and exited onto Bayview Extension. A few moments later we were stopped ...

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U.S. hedge-fund gamblers threaten your water

Big-time financial “industry” gamblers from the States would buy up rights to mine gravel and devastate the headwaters of major Ontario rivers By Carl Cosack and Harvey Kolodny – Contact: Carl Cosack at www.ndact.com  or Harvey Kolodny at http://www.citizensalliance.ca/ MELANCTHON, ...

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Manage your business debt

Running your own business is challenging at the best of times – in a slower economy it’s even tougher. By Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario – “Economic downturns and debt management challenges go hand in hand,” agrees Chartered Accountant ...

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What will happen to our St. Lawrence Market

Nearby competition from huge grocery conglomerates threatens the survival of the small family businesses who make the iconic Market such a treasure By Annalee Orr – The historic St. Lawrence Market is at the very heart of our wonderful Old ...

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Taxpayers — circle these dates for 2011!

The new tax year is in full swing. Of course, it brings with it a new calendar of important “pay” dates. By Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario – The new tax year is in full swing. Of course, it ...

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Prepare your will with taxes in mind

One of the main reasons for drawing up a will is to make sure your assets are distributed according to your wishes after you die. However, you can also take steps to minimize taxes on your estate. By Institute of ...

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visor speakerphone, GPS, Tribbles

The Gadget Zone By James Careless – Cool, useful and sometimes strange consumer tech   Cool: If you use a BlackBerry smartphone/PDA, chances are that you have it packed with music. But how can you access that music while driving, ...

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Unions did much good but politicians are ruining them

Without becoming maudlin, it is true that labour unions have largely been responsible for the growth of the middle class in North America. It was those well-paid union members who bought the homes, vehicles, machines and other consumer goods many ...

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