Category Archives: Public transit
Search for new health unit home may begin in court
Well, that didn’t take long. We hinted in this corner last week debate on a new home for Elgin St. Thomas Public Health was likely to heat up in the near future, however we didn’t expect matters to flare up … Continue reading
Slim pickin’s in 2011 for city’s Sunshine Club
An initial scan of the public sector salary disclosure for city hall employees seems to indicate restraint was in order in 2011. A total of 39 city employees are ensconced in the Sunshine Club — those earning in excess of … Continue reading
Accountability and transparency — when mandated
While this corner will continue to carefully scrutinize the wheeling and dealing of CEO Paul Collins and board chairman Bruce Babcock, we have nothing but praise for the doctors and staff at St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital. With one exception — … Continue reading
Filed under City of St. Thomas, City Scope, Health Care, Public transit
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
Who wrote the book on cost of library move?
Just how far do some people feel the pockets of taxpayers will stretch? Well, if you’re library CEO Rudi Denham or board chairman Greg Grondin, you must think the budgets of hard-working city families are as flexible as Gumby and … Continue reading
Filed under Alma College, City of St. Thomas, City Scope, Education, Health Care, Public transit
Morally offensive, but legal. Where have we heard that?
NOTE: Posting the online edition of the Oct. 29 City Scope was intentionally delayed today to allow a rebuttal from Malcolm Hopkins, vice-president of corporate services. It can be found at the end of the column. Based on letters to … Continue reading
Filed under City of St. Thomas, City Scope, Health Care, Public transit
City Scope readers have their say on transit and hospital
I’ve always maintained the success of City Scope is due to the loyalty of faithful readers who take time out of their busy schedules each week to digest the column, and their willingness to freely pass along comments and criticism. … Continue reading
Filed under City of St. Thomas, City Scope, Health Care, Public transit
Redefining hospital’s future languishes on wait list
We’ve badgered the administration at St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital for some time now, so it’s interesting to note CEO Paul Collins will make a guest appearance Monday at city council with a presentation on redefining the hospital’s future. In summary, … Continue reading
A bus-load of mis-placed loyalty just left town
When you cut through the posturing on parade throughout the transit tussle Monday, one fact is indisputable. Five of our elected representatives remained loyal to obtaining the best deal for city ratepayers, while three others — aldermen Jeff Kohler, Sam … Continue reading
Filed under City of St. Thomas, City Scope, Health Care, Public transit
