Janet Piercey
Articles by Janet Piercey
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Keep these pet tips in mind as fall arrives
Friday, September 23, 2016As much we don't want the warm weather to go away, we can't deny the fact that leaves are slowing falling to the ground, and there is a chill in the air. That's right! Fall officially arrived Sept. 22, and that crisp, cool air is a sign of the changing seasons. And while both you and your pet are likely enjoying a break from summer's hot and sticky weather, we must remember there are looming dangers and hazards for our furry friends. Not only do we have to our safety in mind, but theirs, too.
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Labour dispute could leave Canadians without mail service
Thursday, July 14, 2016Canadians are still receiving mail, but the question is for how much longer? Canada Post, the primary mailing service in the country, has had an ongoing contract and labour dispute with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW). Given the possibility of a lockout in the next month, Canadians are uncertain about whether their mail deliveries will soon come to a halt.
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Toronto-area residents question benefits of The Big Move
Tuesday, June 28, 2016Transportation planners are gearing up for the next wave of the massive transit expansion project known as The Big Move to connect transit throughout the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA). Ontario and the City of Toronto are planning to expand ridership with Metrolinx and the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) by expanding TTC subway lines and Go Train Stations, with a total of 200 projects already started.