Editorial

Poverty is Real, and it's Right Next Door

Friday, 07 December 2012 12:06 By Stephen Vance, Editor Editorial

newtmipic I know it is rather un-Canadian to admit, but I am not a fan of hockey. Sure, I can name a couple of teams, but other than some Crosby guy, I wouldn't recognize a current player if he was right in front of me in full gear.

So it is with some amusement, as well as a lot of frustration, that I listen to the folks calling into radio programs expressing their own frustration – if not outright anger - with the lack of professional hockey taking place this season. I fully understand that if you enjoy something, you want access to it, and you want it to always be there for you.

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Don't Vote For Politicians Who Promise Zero Tax Increases

Friday, 23 November 2012 13:13 By Stephen Vance, Editor Editorial

newtmipic Several times in recent years, and again this week at two public budget meetings, Meaford Mayor Francis Richardson has attributed the unfortunate financial stresses faced by the municipality to several years of having no increases in municipal property taxes.

Richardson makes these statements in part to justify the five year plan implemented in 2010, which allows for annual blended property tax increases of five percent for a period of five years in order to allow the municipality to generate much needed funds to replenish municipal reserves which were drained in order to pay off more than $3 million in deficits that had accumulated by 2009.

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Hey Santa, It's Me Again...

Friday, 16 November 2012 13:46 By Stephen Vance, Editor Editorial

newtmipic Dear Santa,

It has been a couple of years since I last wrote to you, but with your arrival in Meaford for the annual Window Unveiling just one day away, I thought I would send along my wish list for this year.

I know it's early, but some of the things on my list this year might require a little extra time.

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