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Follow the parking rules
 
Friday July 4 2008
Parking. It’s one of those subjects that Brampton residents love to talk about. Just like old retirees complaining about the weather— everyone’s got an opinion.
Street permit parking is needed— street parking is a blight. It’s OK to block the sidewalk a little— it’s unacceptable to block the sidewalk.
The reality is bylaws exist for a reason. Agree or disagree with them, but the law is the law.
Life would be more convenient if we could ignore laws and statutes of our choosing—...
 Editorial Cartoon

Blue box not a garbage disposal
Wednesday July 2 2008
Oh my.  It appears the number of unacceptable, non-recyclable material making its way into...
Canadian, eh
Sunday June 29 2008
Canada's foundation is its citizens. Whether we are born here or choose to move here, we are all...
Enjoy summer but be secure
Friday June 27 2008
As the lazy hazy days of summer set in, one thing residents must ensure is that they don’t become...

COLUMNS


Dear body please slow down
 
Friday July 4 2008
In the fall of 2007, Dove (the soap) had a contest.
They invited ladies ages 45 and up to write letters to their bodies.  At the time of the contest they were looking to cast three more women in a play about women. I took inventory of myself and came up with an entry letter. This letter and 39 others were chosen among two thousand entries.
Dear Body:
Look at you…you’re not looking too bad considering the six decades and three cents (this week) you’ve been through. In fact,...

Media consumers the true editors of the news
Sunday June 29 2008
Critics often accuse media of only reporting or focusing on negative news.
While, the...
Sometimes a pound of veggies beats a pound of flesh
Friday June 27 2008
I love animals.
Properly prepared, almost anything can taste delicious.  I’ve dined...
Abuse is never an accident
Sunday June 22 2008
This was no accident.
Devinder Singh killed little Rashmeet Oshan, the slight 3 1/2-year-old...

LETTERS


Where’s the pride?
Friday July 4 2008
Tuesday was Canada Day. After proudly displaying the Canadian flag in front of my house, I...
Parking bylaws harsh: reader
Friday July 4 2008
I’m responding to a letter in last week’s paper entitled ‘Parking bylaws unfair’. You are not the...
Airport is not a good neighbour
Sunday June 29 2008
In response to the Editorial, June 25, “Airport, residents must coexist” in The Guardian, I...
Garage sales a pain
Friday June 27 2008
Garage sales are becoming a nuisance. People who patronize yard sales park illegally on both sides...
Sidewalks are not for cars
Friday June 27 2008
I wish to respond to the letter in the Sunday, June 22 edition of The Guardian regarding parking...
People still care
Wednesday June 25 2008
On Feb. 22, when crossing on the light at Sandalwood Parkway and Kennedy Road, I was struck and...



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The Guardian welcomes Letters to the Editor on topics of interest to Brampton readers. All letters must be signed and include an address and daytime phone number. The Guardian reserves the right to publish or not publish and to edit letters for length and libelous statements. Letters should be addressed: Letters to the Editor, The Brampton Guardian, 7700 Hurontario St., Unit 201, Brampton, Ont. L6Y 4M3. They can also be e-mailed to letters@thebramptonguardian. com

 


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