Archive 1997-2016
Frankenfoods. This frightful word immediately conjures images of supernatural produce and grains that have been genetically altered by sinister scientists who want to test their diabolical experiment on unsuspecting consumers.
By Jeremy Sandler
Standing at intersections and off-ramps in cities all around Ontario, squeegee people wait for cars to roll up to their mobile window-washing stands, hoping to get a few cents from the drivers.
It is hardly a surprise that Ontario’s government, led by Premier Mike Harris, targeted squeegee people in the cross-hairs of their safe streets act as part of the “common sense revolution.” They mentioned it during last spring’s provincial election campaign and again in the throne speech opening Ontario’s 37th Parliament on Oct. 21.
The Ottawa-Carleton Catholic School Board is facing the threat of empty offices and dirty classrooms in January if two unions representing secretaries, teaching assistants, custodians and other support workers go on strike.
Local business groups are recommending the city spend $500,000 a year to attract more commercial development to Centretown.