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The many virtues of arts and culture

October 16, 2014December 2, 2020 By Mike

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Arts and culture are integral to what makes a city worth living in. A thriving cultural scene helps to attract and retain residents, and contributes to our sense of community. The arts provide entertainment for weekends and evenings. They give us something to share with our families and friends and…

Ward 6 candidate Mike Bloxam proposes changes to overnight parking

October 15, 2014December 2, 2020 By Mike

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, October 14, 2014Ward 6 candidate Mike Bloxam proposes changes to overnight parkingWhen August ended, so did your right to park overnight on city streets for another year. That’s a pain, especially for those who hosted overnight guests during Thanksgiving weekend.It doesn’t have to be that way, says…

Let’s make some noise!

December 5, 2013December 2, 2020 By Mike

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Thank goodness for today's break from Winter: it gave me the opportunity to swap out the all-seasons for proper winter tires (the November squalls caught me unawares). If you drive, make sure you have your vehicle properly equipped for our the impending snow and ice. Today's respite will not last long, so…

De-Greening of the festivals

October 24, 2013December 2, 2020 By Mike

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Remember in 2007 when "EcoStations" started popping up at the festivals in Victoria Park? The initiative—dubbed "Greening of the festivals"—aimed to reduce waste by diverting recyclable and compostable materials from the garbage dump, and it came in endorsed by organizers of some of the heavy hitters such as Sunfest, Home County Folk…

‘Our Move Forward’ – don’t miss it!

October 15, 2013December 2, 2020 By Mike

Mike

After a Thanksgiving weekend accompanied by spectacular weather (our family enjoyed a turkey dinner on my cousin's patio – hope you took similar advantage!), folks made their way back to the grind this morning, perhaps not quite so ready and willing to work off the indulgence of the holiday. Though a shortened week, do…

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