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Letter: Fossil fuel industry profiting off climate destruction

October 30, 2023 wadmin 0 Comments

Record breaking extreme heat is hitting people worldwide. It’s almost a given that 2023 will go down as the hottest year on record. I’m scared to check the news to learn about the latest devastating disaster.

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Letter: Battery storage part of climate change solution?

October 27, 2023 wadmin 0 Comments

It’s abundantly clear that climate change is real and that the principal contributor is CO2 from the burning of fossil fuels. It’s also clear the most viable form of energy that can replace fossil fuels is electrical energy.

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Good News Story: El-Chantiry on life after politics

October 27, 2023October 27, 2023 wadmin 1 Comment

As a self-proclaimed interviewer, I recently had the pleasure and privilege of spending time with Eli El-Chantiry, the former councillor for West Carlton-March.

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Kelly: Celebrating the first anniversary

October 21, 2023 wadmin 0 Comments

As the leaves fall and we all finish up the last of our soup made from Thanksgiving leftovers, I wanted to take the time to thank all the residents of West Carleton-March for their assistance and support during this first year as your councillor.

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OFA: Farmers deserve federal housing tax exemption

October 20, 2023 wadmin 0 Comments

OPINION – The deadline for Canadians to file their first return under Canada’s new Underused Housing Tax (UHT) is fast approaching.

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Longworth: Technology versus capitalism

October 11, 2023 wadmin 0 Comments

In today’s rapidly changing world, it’s natural to feel both excited and apprehensive about the constant advancements in technology and progress.

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Davies: Rural services budget squeeze victim

October 9, 2023October 20, 2023 wadmin 0 Comments

This school year started out with a whole scale life change for parents, when hundreds of West Carleton parents (maybe more, it’s hard to get a headcount) found out the day before school, their kids needed a ride to school.

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Legion: A very busy fall

October 5, 2023 wadmin 0 Comments

CONSTANCE BAY – Branch 616 is past the halfway point in the renovation. The bar is operational and looks fantastic. Finishing touches are underway. Thank you, to the contractors who are working tirelessly to get ’er done.

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Letter: OSTA solutions downloading issue on parents

October 4, 2023 wadmin 0 Comments

The OSTA’S solution to bus shortage is to suggest the school board’s change the start and finish time of the school day. Is that not just transferring yet another pressure into the parents?

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OFA: Agriculture more than just farming

October 3, 2023October 3, 2023 wadmin 0 Comments

OPINION – This week marks Ontario Agriculture Week. Strategically selected to be just before Thanksgiving, it’s a perfect time to celebrate the abundance of locally produced food, fuel, fibre and flowers that we are lucky enough to have easy access to here in Ontario.

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