By Ian Paulson (WINDSOR, ON) – There was a fire the other day. A big fire. A lot of plastic went up in flames and the potential for a great release of airborne toxins was high. But at the end of the day, the professionally trained and much experienced fire-fighters did what was expected of [...]
By Ian Paulson (WINDSOR, ON) – Oh my. Eddie Francis has his nose out of joint. In a recent Gord Henderson column, Francis prattled on about having to endure the constant criticism of his continuous failures as mayor. Only Francis doesn’t connect the dots between the disapproval and his own actions. As is usual, he [...]
By Ian Paulson (WINDSOR, ON) – Within the next few days there will be ample spin doctoring from the usual suspects with regard to the highly paid (grossly over paid, in some cases) public servants in Windsor and Essex County. Have a look for yourself and draw your own conclusions as to the value for [...]
By Ian Paulson (WINDSOR, ON) – Any way you divide it, there’re a lot of questions swirling around the whole Grace Hospital site. From the controversy about originally closing the hospital to the delays in developing the site for a long term care (LTC) residence, it is almost as if the location is jinxed. And [...]
By Ian Paulson (WINDSOR, ON) – When I first received word of the newly elected pope and the name he had adopted, Francis I, I blurted out, “Great. That’s all we need.” Don’t get me wrong. My initial thoughts on Jorge Mario Bergoglio’s new moniker had nothing to do with him, tradition, or even the [...]
By Ian Paulson (WINDSOR, ON) – With all due respect to Victor Fleming and The Wizard of Oz, the latest attempt by Eddie Francis at dirty politics lacks intelligence, conviction, and courage. It is nothing more than a public relations ploy with overtones of delusional Machiavellism. On 15 February 2013, Item 13 (the last item) [...]
By Ian Paulson (WINDSOR, ON) – Okay I will do what Ann Jarvis and Gord Henderson have refused to do, or are afraid to do. There has been much debate over the recent decision to remove fluoride from the city of Windsor’s water supply. Both sides of the issue have put forward their own arguments [...]
By Ian Paulson (WINDSOR, ON) – A survey of public opinion is far from an exact science. There are so many variables that no single poll can be 100% accurate. However, many firms carry out the act of polling, making adjustments and calculations in order to scientifically render the most precise results possible. Still, there [...]
By Ian Paulson (WINDSOR, ON) – Although we are enjoying a bit of unseasonable weather I would like to draw your attention to something quite commonplace in this neck of the woods, despite our Banana Belt reputation. The issue is snowy/icy sidewalks and incidents of slipping and falling. It is more widespread than you may [...]
By Ian Paulson (WINDSOR, ON) – We’re now over the CUPE labour hurdle in Windsor. Labour peace, so it would seem; at least until the war on police and fire-fighters is commenced. But just how peaceful will it be around here with the new collective bargain that Locals 543 and 82 have ratified? As disclosed [...]
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