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Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 10 Jan 2007, p. 6     As evidenced by the recent success of the numerous Christmas drives for toys and food, Halton Hills residents are second to none when it comes to giving. The annual Christmas drives were a resounding

Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 17 Jan 2007, p. 6     Open a newspaper or tune in to a radio or television news program these days and you are likely to be exposed to a story about our deteriorating environment. With last year's release of former U.S. v

Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 19 Jan 2007, p. 6     Halton Hills residents are not shy when it comes to offering their opinions about what this town needs. Readers regularly share their views with us, but often ignore how "the Town" will pay for the i

Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 3 Nov 2006, p. 6     As we stated Wednesday in this space, each election we offer our opinion as to which candidates we believe offer the best choice for voters. We do not do this to influence the electorate, but simply

Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 26 Jan 2007, p. 6     "The squeaky wheel gets greased." "There is strength in numbers." Both of the above axioms apply to Halton Region's bid to get the provincial government to stand up and take notice of the Region's di

Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 24 Jan 2007, p. 6     A report released last week from the American Cancer Society offered some encouraging news on the war-on-cancer front. In comparing the number of cancer-related deaths between 2004 and 2003, official

Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 17 Nov 2006, p. 6     Dear editor, I would like to thank everyone who took the time and effort to come out to vote this year. While visiting the polls on Monday, both during the day and in the evening, I noticed that the

Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 7 Feb 2007, p. 6     Recently the Ontario Legislature passed Bill 130 which made sweeping changes to the way municipalities operate by giving them new powers and responsibilities. It also gave the citizens of Ontario a p

Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 30 Mar 2007, p. 6     Every day in Ontario millions of lottery tickets are purchased by customers with the clear understanding they are taking part in a game of chance and that the odds are stacked against them. However,

Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 4 Apr 2007, p. 6     Failure to attain a quorum for a recent special meeting is the latest indication of a widening rift among trustees of the Halton Catholic District School Board. Director of Education Lou Piovesan sai

Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 6 Apr 2007, p. 6     When it comes to discussion-- virtually any discussion-- involving Dufferin Aggregates there are usually dichotomous views on the local quarry operation. One opinion held is that the company is slowl

Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 9 Mar 2007, p. 6     Throwing money at a problem to make it go away is a favourite tactic of governments. However, we're hoping the McGuinty Liberals aren't using this strategy to clean up the mess that has become the On

Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 6 Dec 2006, p. 6     Stéphane Dion managed to pull a rabbit out of his hat with his somewhat surprising win in the race for the leadership of the federal Liberal party this past weekend. The question remains, can he pull

Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 13 Dec 2006, p. 6     With the fast-paced lifestyle many of us lead, forgetfulness and fatigue can be a deadly combination that can turn special times into tragedies. This is especially true during the holiday season, whe

Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 11 Apr 2007, p. 6     As defining moments go, Vimy Ridge is arguably Canada's turning point as a nation. Only 50 years young as an independent country in 1917, the battle at Vimy was Canada's coming out as a nation. The 3

Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 18 Apr 2007, p. 6     Volunteers. They are the lifeblood of caring communities like Halton Hills. While their efforts go largely unnoticed, without volunteers the social and cultural fabric of our town would unravel, leav

Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 16 Mar 2007, p. 6     Ontarians, specifically those in the Greater Toronto Area, are getting their first up-close look at Liberal Leader Stéphane Dion in action this week as the Grits' boss tours the area in what could be

Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 21 Mar 2007, p. 6     Monday's budget announcement saw Jim Flaherty put on a demonstration that would have made the most adept tightrope walker proud. As the finance minister dangled the carrot of increased federal spendi

Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 23 Mar 2007, p. 6     his week local residents managed to see the best of their fellow citizens and, unfortunately, the worst. In today's paper we highlight the achievements of both the Georgetown and Acton Citizens of th

Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 1 Sep 2006, p. 6     Municipal leaders across Ontario were giddy over the recent announcement by Premier Dalton McGuinty that the province will look into how social programs are funded. Their excitement is understandable