Elizabeth Dye is a strong-willed woman — whose sense of pride and work ethic prompted her to write this corner to urge the time has come to stop judging and start helping others.
She speaks not of herself, in spite of the fact she has had to “downgrade everything,” but instead for those she notes, “who don’t fit into the neat little categories society sets out as the norm.”
Those neither sick enough to be hospitalized nor healthy enough to function effectively in our society.
“They are cast aside and fall through the cracks,” she advises. “In short their family, friends and advocates just fade away when they realize the futility of the fight.”
The RPN, off work for two years dealing with her own emotional issues, wishes to draw attention to the pitiful sum handed out monthly via the Ontario Disability Support Program.
Especially in light of the fact, whether physically or psychologically unable to work, no one sets out to be in this position.
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Time to recognize the architects of Alma
Posted by Bob Foster –
Dear Mr.Premier,
Recently the Heritage Canada Foundation released it’s 2009 top ten endangered places and worst losses list,and it’s no surprise the worst loss of 2008 was beautiful and historic Alma College in St.Thomas,Ontario.The college was set ablaze on Wednesday May 28th,2008 at exactly 12 noon.The dreams of seeing this magnificent structure fully restored were now over,however once the smoke cleared we were given a renewed hope,because TWO historic buildings on the property survived the intense inferno,giving us a chance to save a small part of the 130 year legacy of Alma College.
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June downpour dampens basements, and spirits, of city residents
As fellow columnist Mr. Friday notes, “it’s déjà vu all over again.”
Such was the state of affairs in St. Thomas on June 25, when the region was inundated with about 60 mm of rain over the course of the dinner hour, resulting in flooded basements throughout the city.
The residents of Montgomery Road now have company.
Welcome to homeowners on Parkside Drive, Wawa Street, Chestnut Street and about a dozen other locations where an inflow of water was experienced.
In total, city staff received 32 calls.
A detailed report from Edward Soldo, the city’s new manager of operations and compliance, will be presented to council on Monday.
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Heritage Canada Foundation Releases 2009 Top Ten Endangered Places and Worst Losses Lists
Posted by Ian:
It should come as no surprise the loss of Alma College to fire in May, 2008 tops Heritage Canada Foundation’s worst losses list for the past year. After all the historic school for girls topped the Top Ten Endangered List not that long ago. It was inevitable that destruction by neglect, the accumulative toll of the elements and ultimately the allure of the vacant hulk as a haven for vandals would bring the main building to its knees. However a fitting epitaph would read, “Alma succumbed because of a lack of will by elected officials at all levels and the crass indifference of its owners.”
OTTAWA, July 7 /CNW Telbec/ – The Heritage Canada Foundation (HCF) has
released its Top Ten Endangered Places and Worst Losses Lists drawing
attention to a total of 17 architectural and heritage sites in Canada either threatened with demolition or already lost.
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Heritage Canada Foundation encouraged by federal budget
Heritage Canada Foundation
Ottawa, ON February 27, 2009 The Heritage Canada Foundation (HCF) expressed measured satisfaction that the federal Budget tabled this afternoon by the Minister of Finance includes some recognition of the need to invest in historic preservation.
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Heritage funding sources now available online
Heritage Canada Foundation
Ottawa, Ontario, November 20, 2008 – The Heritage Canada Foundation (HCF) is pleased to announce that over 600 links to Canadian heritage and cultural funding sources are now available online.
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Speech from the Throne sets the stage for heritage tax credit, says the Heritage Canada Foundation
Ottawa, ON November 21, 2008 – This week’s Speech from the
Throne contained no direct references to heritage buildings. But
the emphasis on stimulating the economy, meeting pressing social
needs and tackling climate change is a perfect fit with the
Heritage Canada Foundation’s call for a federal tax credit to
stimulate investment in the rehabilitation of older buildings.
“Affordable housing, green building, economic renewal—old
buildings hold solutions for these big challenges,” said Natalie
Bull, executive director, speaking from HCF’s headquarters in
Ottawa. “The rehabilitation and re-use of old buildings reduces
waste, generates less carbon, creates more jobs than new
construction, revitalizes communities and attracts tourist dollars.”
The Heritage Canada Foundation has long promoted the introduction
of federal tax measures that would attract developers to invest in
existing buildings, and encourage homeowners to upgrade older
homes. In the United States, The Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981
introduced heritage-friendly changes to the federal tax system
designed to stimulate the economy. The results are impressive: over
$25 billion in private investment in historic buildings—much of it
in urban neighbourhoods and commercial districts; over 60,000 units
of low and moderate income housing created; and an average of 45
new jobs per rehab project.
Created in 1973 as the National Trust for Canada, the Heritage
Canada Foundation is a national, membership-based, non profit
organization with a mandate to promote the preservation of
Canada’s historic buildings and places. Visit http://www.heritagecanada.org
For further information:
Carolyn Quinn, Director of Communications, cquinn@heritagecanada.org
Telephone: 613-237-1066 ext. 229; Cell: 613-797-7206
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National historic sites deteriorating
Funding cuts are eating away at national historic sites says a survey done in early 2008 for Parks Canada. The Environics survey found nearly 70 per cent of the 689 national historic sites not managed by the federal government are in fair or poor condition, or have elements that are in poor condition.
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