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LTE: The Fall of the American Empire

February 10, 2017 Bill Kingston

I can’t remember in my lifetime when a newly minted U.S. president has created such a turmoil not only within  his own government but its […]

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LTE: Education minister washing hands of school closures

February 3, 2017 Bill Kingston

I listened intently to an interview with Ontario Education Minister Mitzie Hunter. To sum up, I have zero confidence that the minister will do anything […]

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LTE: Premier, stop passing the buck on school closure plan

November 23, 2016 Bill Kingston

The following is an open letter from Michelle Taylor to Premier Kathleen Wynne and Education Minister Mitzie Hunter following the school closure protest at Queen’s […]

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LTE: Are school closure positions political or logical?

October 17, 2016 Bill Kingston

Let me ask you an honest question. If you were a politician (actually a school board trustee) wanting to get re-elected and were forced to […]

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LTE: Have you visited the schools you propose to close?

October 13, 2016 Bill Kingston

The following is an open letter, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016, from parent Donna Gladstone to Jeff McMillan, Chair of the Board and Board Trustees Upper […]

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LTE: Ombudsman needs to get with the times

September 14, 2016 Bill Kingston

Well surprise, surprise! The Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands Council has once again been reported to the Ombudsman. Well actually two more times. […]

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LTE: Don’t shoot the messenger over Canada Post

July 3, 2016 Bill Kingston

In response to the typically ill informed public opinion held by the majority of this country, that letter carriers are “always” on strike or whining […]

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COMMENTARY: Indebted to Liberals

February 22, 2016 Bill Kingston

We were warned. During the federal election at a campaign stop then-Prime Minister Stephen Harper made fun of the Liberals’ plan about running a small […]

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LTE: Media coverage of debates must be abolished

September 20, 2015 Bill Kingston

After the recent Globe Leaders’ Debate, I asked a friend if they had watched it.  Their answer was ‘’No, I am going to read the […]

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COMMENTARY: Change is a dangerous game in elections

July 8, 2015 Bill Kingston

I’m Bill Kingston with today’s commentary. Countless politicians will tell you the only poll that counts is the one on Election Day. But the intentions […]

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