Author Archives: Bulletin Editor

Sign by-law tries to balance rights of residents with needs of business

Dennis Hanagan – The Bay Cloverhill Community Association (BCCA) met in the Church-Wellesley neighbourhood March 24 with the city’s sign by-law manager Ted Van Vliet who gave an overview of a recently completed study about electronic and illuminated signs and ...

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Believe it or not, wine goes down smooth in Bourbon Country

David White — For two minutes each May, the world turns its attention to Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby. Wine enthusiasts visiting Louisville for the race might expect a city that’s fueled by bourbon, bourbon, and more bourbon — ...

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Russia, China in drills as NATO declares Russia an enemy

Now that NATO has declared Russia an adversary where does that leave China (Russia’s closest ally)? NATO’s second in command, Alexander Vershbow, declared that Russia is now to be categorized as an enemy. “Clearly the Russians have declared NATO as ...

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What can we learn from Jesus turning water into wine?

Carey Kinsolving — “We can learn that you shouldn’t rush Jesus, but put your faith in him,” says Taylor, 11. Also, we can learn that sometimes a good deed goes unnoticed, and that’s OK.” Kids talk about God In the ...

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SEDNA members hear of busy summer for Distillery, Trinity Square

Michael Schwartz – The South East Downtown Networking Alliance (SEDNA) met on April 10 to hear updates from its members. The Distillery District reported that the Cluny Brasserie opens in June; modern French cuisine will be served in a building ...

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Harper celebrates Earth Day by endangering humpback whales

Angus Wong — Guess how the Harper government celebrated Earth Day? It decided to slash protections to endangered humpback whales, and make it easier for Enbridge to push through its risky Northern Gateway oil pipeline. Leading scientists say that North Pacific ...

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Jesus tells His disciples, ‘follow me’ — what does it mean?

Carey Kinsolving — “We can learn from John the Baptist to tell people who Jesus really is,” says Danae, 10. “John had many followers himself, but he didn’t try to compete with Jesus.” Kids talk about God Nothing is more ...

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Fracking: Energy independence myth hoodwinks North Americans

Dylan Murphy and Jo Murphy — ”Cheap energy [from oil and gas fracking] is making sure that America now has a manufacturing renaissance,” Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Mayor and President Obama’s former chief of staff told CNBC. Emanuel added. “The biggest ...

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Toronto council united on whisper jet pre-approvals

Ian Steer – Toronto city councilors voted unanimously on April 1 to go a step further in the process of authorizing Porter Airlines to offer whisper jet access to the city’s waterfront air-port. “Both sides broke out in spontaneous applause ...

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From VOIP to baby monitors to grease-free bacon

James Careless — Finally! After a long hard winter, the warm weather is upon us once again! And with the return of warmth, what could be better … than trying out some really useful consumer tech? As discovered by: The ...

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