Tag Archives: heritage designation
In Carroll’s absence, vandalism continues at Alma
From Bob Foster Dear Mr.Premier, For over 1 year supporters of the Alma College property have been asking,begging & pleading with culture minister Aileen Carroll to give provincial heritage designation to 96 Moore Street in St.Thomas,Ontario.The culture minister has not … Continue reading
Filed under Alma College, City of St. Thomas, Heritage
Ah, before you go on holiday Aileen Carroll
Ms.Carroll, The Alma College supporters are requesting that the Ministry of Culture give “provincial heritage designation” to 96 Moore Street in St.Thomas,before you & your cabinet colleagues embark on a 14 week summer vacation.We’ve now waited well over 11 months … Continue reading
Filed under Alma College, Heritage
Culture Minister Aileen Carroll – her past victories and future promise
From Bob Foster: I had to laugh out loud when I read the above headline about Aileen Carroll.Our “culture minister” plans to speak at the Economic Club of Canada to discuss “past victories & future promise”,I have but one question,are … Continue reading
Filed under Alma College, City of St. Thomas, Heritage
Founding Meeting of the St. Thomas-Elgin Chapter of The Architectural Conservancy of Ontario
The St. Thomas-Elgin Chapter of the ACO will hold its founding meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the Canada Southern Station (former New York Central Station) located at 750 Talbot St., St. Thomas. The meeting will … Continue reading
Filed under City of St. Thomas, Heritage, Urban planning, Urban sociology
The sun is shining on Aileen Carroll, but the sun is setting on Ontario’s built heritage
From Bob Foster: With the release of the “sunshine list” (the $100,000 salary club),it’s appalling to see Minister of Culture Aileen Carroll is making $164,623.53,especially since she has FAILED miserably in her duties as culture minister,and what makes it more … Continue reading
Filed under Alma College, City of St. Thomas, Heritage
First Alma, then seniors get the cold shoulder
From Bob Foster: Dear MPP’s, It’s time for someone to stand up and question Aileen Carroll,about her lack of concern for senior citizens in this province,and for her horrific handling of Ontario’s built heritage.I’ve attached a letter written by a … Continue reading
Filed under Health Care, Seniors issues
Seniors, beware of Aileen Carroll
Minister Carroll, I had to look twice when I read an article (attached),which states that Speaker of the House Steve Peters,will be meeting with Service Employees International Union today, Feb 27th,to discuss the worsening conditions in the home care industry.
Filed under Alma College, City of St. Thomas, Health Care, Heritage
Smoke Clears,Dust Settles,Snow Melts and still no word from Aileen Carroll.
From: robert_foster2007@hotmail.com Minister Carroll, I was reading a quote you recently made regarding heritage volunteers,the quote was “The achievements of these dedicated volunteers help to strengthen communities across Ontario,” said Culture Minister Aileen Carroll. “Their hard work ensures our rich … Continue reading
Filed under Alma College, City of St. Thomas, Heritage
Heritage is fine, say lawyers, but not for us
Having remained out of the spotlight since last summer, the Elgin County Court House is back on the radar, following a letter sent Feb. 5 by the Elgin Law Association to Ontario Realty Corporation. At its last meeting, the association … Continue reading
Filed under City of St. Thomas, City Scope, Heritage, Uncategorized
