Category Archives: Heritage
It’s full steam ahead in spite of railway museum audit
Disturbing news emanating this week from the Elgin County Railway Museum hinting at possible financial irregularities. We’re hearing of the treasurer either being dismissed or asked to step down; a new treasurer brought in; speculation about an upper level government … Continue reading
Somebody missed the bus with this press release
A press release from the Chamber of Commerce created an instant stir on the Times-Journal Facebook page after it was posted late Thursday afternoon. The advisory, from the pen of Chamber CEO Bob Hammersley, “No New Year’s Bus Service?” suggested … Continue reading
Filed under City of St. Thomas, City Scope, Heritage, Public transit
Do city officials have the maturity to move forward?
Monday’s announcement this corner of the province is in line to benefit from an $80-million job-generation fund had the City Scope research department scurrying to dust off the archives. Before delving into those findings, we must note one of the … Continue reading
Filed under Alma College, Economic sustainability, Education, Heritage
Ma Ferguson offered equal justice to the little people
A last-minute addition to the City Scope lineup this week, predicated by the death Tuesday of Edra Sanders Ferguson in her 105th year of “an overflowing life.” The Times-Journal, and this corner in particular, championed “Ma Ferguson” as she was … Continue reading
Filed under Alma College, City of St. Thomas, City Scope, Heritage
You ain’t seen nothing yet, teases Andrew Gunn
In a week filled with grim economic developments, news of Algoma University’s proposal to open up shop in the former Wellington Street Public School is an intriguing scenario. While it will not be hailed as a significant job generator, the … Continue reading
Filed under Alma College, City of St. Thomas, City Scope, Education, Heritage
Algoma University aims to offer programs at Wellington Street P.S.
The City of St. Thomas, Algoma University, and the estate of Dorothy Fay Palmer have announced the Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario university has expressed an interest in offering the first two years of its Bachelor of Arts program in St. … Continue reading
Filed under City of St. Thomas, Education, Heritage
New minor hockey rule ‘smacks of discrimination’
Jennifer Swales is hot enough under the collar to melt the ice at the Timken Centre. In an email to this corner, Swales expressed concerns about rule changes adopted this season by St. Thomas Minor Hockey Association. Apparently under the … Continue reading
A female role model — she’s right in our own backyard
A week ago in this corner, we promoted several local individuals for consideration when re-naming Edward Street Public School. Including Edra Sanders Ferguson, who was the first woman to practise law in St. Thomas, the first woman in the city’s … Continue reading
Filed under City of St. Thomas, City Scope, Education, Health Care, Heritage, Seniors issues
Pharmacist takes up challenge and foregoes flattery
You had to know this would be coming. One week ago, City Scope documented a totally unsubstantiated claim by Ontario health minister Deb Matthews, tossed out at last Saturday’s liberal nomination meeting where Ald. Lori Baldwin-Sands was acclaimed, that PC … Continue reading
Filed under 2011 provincial election, City of St. Thomas, City Scope, Heritage
