Tag Archives: 2010 Municipal election

Any misinformation in CEO debate was self-inflicted

The hospital refers to it as a media release. Instead, Wednesday’s announcement of a new employment agreement with CEO Paul Collins is instead a feeble attempt at damage control. The five-year pact has proven to be a poorly kept secret … Continue reading

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Sutherland Press building a backdrop for ‘smear’ campaign

The Sutherland Press building casts more than a shadow across Talbot Street . . . the moribund edifice projected a pall over last October’s mayoral race and ultimately proved a game-breaker in the final days of Cliff Barwick’s campaign. Days … Continue reading

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Behind the scenes financially after the 2010 municipal vote

Lost in the swirl of indignation following Round 2 of public sector salary disclosures this week were revelations contained in the financial declarations of all candidates in the 2010 municipal election. This week, we’ll take a look at the three … Continue reading

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Anything you say will be misquoted and used against you

As an ardent proponent of the written word, this time of year is particularly enjoyable because of the bumper crop of flashback features recalling the past 12 months in quotes. It’s been a tradition in this corner to greet the … Continue reading

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Complete transcript of Mayor Heather Jackson-Chapman’s inaugural address – Dec. 6, 2010

Tonight begins a revolution. Together, we, as a community will begin the hard work of embarking on a path toward economic renewal and community revitalization. Together, we will pave the way to the future for St. Thomas. Imagine: anticipating possibilities, … Continue reading

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Rev. Matthew Penny’s charge to new St. Thomas council – Dec. 6, 2010

Your worship mayor Jackson-Chapman, members of city council, special guests, ladies and gentlemen: it is both an honour and privilege for me to be here tonight to speak with you and witness a new day, a new beginning, in the … Continue reading

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Good luck, good night and goodbye . . . Barwick bows out

The forty-fourth meeting of the one hundred and thirtieth council of the Corporation of the City of St. Thomas proved the last hurrah for out-going mayor Cliff Barwick. Love him or leave him, Barwick had a way with words and … Continue reading

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For the sake of employees, health unit board of directors should deal in facts

Forget the showmanship by the trio of Elgin St. Thomas Public Health board members that dominated Monday’s council meeting. Instead, let’s cut to the chase and deal with facts. The health unit was the subject of a visit by the … Continue reading

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Heritage legislation means nothing if local politicians not on side

Posted by Ian: Built heritage wasn’t even on the radar at the onset of the Oct 25 municipal election campaign in St. Thomas. Certainly not a lot of candidate literature went into any detail on preserving the city’s heritage and … Continue reading

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