Tag Archives: Heather Jackson-Chapman
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
Mayor Heather Jackson-Chapman reports on trade mission to Japan
St. Thomas Economic Development Corporation A Member of the Southwestern Ontario Marketing Alliance (SOMA) SOMA Trade Mission to Japan – November, 2011 The Southwestern Ontario Marketing Alliance (SOMA), www.somasite.com, is a partnership of seven Southwestern Ontario communities grown out of … Continue reading
The kind of fixture we really need at city hall
Let’s put aside, for the time being, the bickering in council chambers and the backroom legerdemain over at the hospital. Instead, we could all draw inspiration from a young gentleman who delivered an impassioned deputation to city council this past … Continue reading
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
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
Glorious morning sheds light on closed-door council voting
The June 30 ground-breaking ceremony at the Elgin County Courthouse thrust MPP Steve Peters into the MC spotlight – not unfamiliar territory for the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. It was an opportunity to savour the fruits of nearly three … Continue reading
Filed under 2011 provincial election, City of St. Thomas, City Scope, Education
Only with full disclosure can council best serve
At the Feb. 14 meeting, St. Thomas council put the boot to adopting a ward system for municipal elections. In a 5-3 vote, only Ald. Jeff Kohler, Ald. Sam Yusuf and Ald. Lori Baldwin-Sands supported a motion to proceed with … Continue reading
Filed under City of St. Thomas, City Scope
The tale of two aldermen — maturity versus entitlement
Monday’s council meeting was most decidedly the tale of two aldermen. The definitive issue — who should attend and how much should be spent on conferences and conventions. Council has budgeted $6,000 for attending such functions this year and four … Continue reading
