January 23, 2012
Comment: Two sportsmen deserve thanks but don’t get much
The outdoor AHL hockey extravaganza at Ivor Wynne Stadium appears to have been a triumph for Bulldogs’ owner Michael Andlauer . True, a Bulldog win would have been a bonus, but the rest of the weekend festivities –from the old-timers classic on Friday night, the Sweet Caroline singalong, the brilliant sunshine on Saturday, and then the [...]
December 26, 2011
Best of 2011: Comment: Pulling out the stops
From November 14, 2011: A trip to the foot of Bay Street is all that’s needed to demonstrate the great work done by the Hamilton Waterfront Trust in converting the west Harbour into a tourist attraction. Similarly a visit to Confederation Park and the Beach Strip showcases another series of excellent trails and bikeways. None [...]
December 23, 2011
Best of 2011: Conrad Black gets even
From November 19, 2011: Conrad Black: A Matter of Principle, the author’s attempt to redeem his name and reputation, goes well beyond that goal. It is an expose of a US justice system that coerces petty criminals into sometimes perjuring themselves in testimony against big fish like Black. It is a system that on a per-capita basis [...]
December 22, 2011
Best of 2011: Editorial: Energy from Waste Needs a Fresh Look
Best of 2011: Editorial from December 7, 2011: Hamilton City council continues to be presented with waste management proposals that contemplate the possible reduction of garbage collection from weekly to once every two weeks. In our view this would be a serious problem in the summer months where even with the present weekly collection odours, [...]
December 20, 2011
Best of 2011: Comment: Time to Re-Vamp Arbitration
When the Ontario Legislature resumes sitting later this month the government will face the challenge of weak revenues and a high deficit. With the economy still in an uncertain state, Premier McGuinty must try to figure out how to stimulate economic growth with little in the way of spare cash. The Premier could make one [...]
February 2012 Front Page
World News (from CBC.ca)
- Haitian PM resigns after less than 5 months on jobHaitian Prime Minister Garry Conille has abruptly resigned after less than five months on the job in a political setback for President Michel Martelly, whose struggle to fill the top government post has hampered earthquake reconstruction and other development efforts.
- Chavez returns to Cuba for cancer treatmentVenezuelan President Hugo Chavez left his country on Friday for Cuba for urgent surgery to remove a tumour he says is probably malignant.
- Riot erupts at Buenos Aires train vigilArgentine police had to battle an angry mob soon after the recovery of another body in the wreck of a train, which crashed at a station in Buenos Aires, injuring hundreds.
Social Media Connections
Subscribe to our RSS feed and social profiles to receive updates.
Sports News (from CBC.ca)
- Ovechkin returns to help Capitals over CanadiensAlex Ovechkin returned from an injury to combine with Jason Chimera on a pair of goals 16 seconds apart Friday night, and the Washington Capitals ended a three-game losing streak by beating the Montreal Canadiens 4-1.
- Canada's Hollingsworth earns world skeleton silverCanadian women's skeleton racer Mellisa Hollingsworth captured a silver medal Friday at the women's skeleton world championships in Lake Placid, N.Y.
- Schneider, Canucks outlast Devils Cory Schneider had 30 saves and Aaron Rome and Mason Raymond scored goals as the Vancouver Canucks defeated the New Jersey Devils 2-1 Friday night.
February 10, 2012
Comments Off