Both Simpson’s Pharmasave in Virgil and Pharmasave Simpson’s Apothecary in Old Town were sold on Oct. 18, with partial ownership returning to Sean Simpson, one of six stakeholders including Boggio Family of Pharmacies.
"Until my 24-year-old daughter Carrie recently provided her précis version of Taylor Swift’s life and contributions to society, I hadn’t really paid much attention to the Swiftieworld. I now believe she is bigger than Elvis and the Beatles," writes Ross Robinson.
A heritage designation for a home may, under certain circumstances, "add a little to the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation’s assessed value calculation," writes Brian Marshall. "However, I might observe that the financial return on investment, which the property owner will derive from designation, far outstrips that potential cost."
Discussions became heated during Tuesday evening’s committee of the whole meeting as councillors discussed their course of action with the tribunal, in regards to a controversial 41-unit development at 223 and 227 Mary St.
With displays ranging from pine needle baskets to towering sculptural pieces, judges, carvers and curious onlookers were eager to appreciate the art at the competition’s new location.
Kathryn Jordan gave a heartfelt address at the Legion on King Street in honour of her father, John Jordan, who, after witnessing the horrors of war, returned home to lead a life of service.
"Did we learn the necessary lessons? Only two decades after the end of the First World War, the war to end all wars, we decided to do it all again. Young men who didn’t know each other fighting the wars for men who knew each other. Why?" writes Ross Robinson.
"After discussions with the Bereavement Authority of Ontario and with the support of town staff, we have developed an agreeable plan of action as an alternative to raising the headstones," writes George Webber.
The purple poppy, first introduced by Animal Aid of the United Kingdom in 2006, recognizes the contribution of animals throughout history in battles and wars.
"The council has told the region it does not want this roundabout, yet you continue to go against them and a significant number of the town's residents," writes Kip Voege.
