The Canadian government should look no further than its own backyard to find what’s wrong with the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, a NOTL farmworkers advocate says.
"The economic policy of the past 60 years simply does not reflect the current world reality. It has the effect of allowing the rich to amass wealth to the detriment of the poor and middle classes," writes Keith McNenly.
"There is just something to be said about a more tropical look in the summer," writes Joanne Young, sharing her four favourite summer beauties that will add some “wow” to your garden.
"Please, neighbours, commit to the arts. Don’t let Yogi Berra’s famous malaprop be proven here, as he famously said, 'If people don’t want to come to the ball game, you can’t stop them,'" writes Ross Robinson.
"A nice heritage home sold in Old Town this week. The asking price was competitive, but no cigar. The new owner got it for 14 per cent less," writes Garth Turner.
"The single most important technical development to have a major impact in commercial and military aviation after the war was the development of turbine jet engines," writes. Dr. William Brown.
To a Niagara-on-the-Lake food lover, a rare bird is either of the two features of the Saturday, Aug. 10 special Peach Festival Sale at Grace United Church.
"THE HOUSE THAT WILL NOT STAND"
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Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre, 2 hours 30 minutes, one intermission. Ends Oct 12. Writer: Marcus Gardley....
"The heritage, history and look of Old Town are fundamental and extremely important issues to its residents. Old Town is unique and should be protected by council," writes Derek Collins.
"My message to the lord mayor and the councillors who have supported what I believe are bad development projects for our town remains the same: Reconsider or resign; respect our official plan," writes Terry Davis.
