Opinion

Maintaining your standard of living in retirement

— June 17, 2015

Canada’s seniors have played an important role in shaping the strong and prosperous Canada that we enjoy today. Canada’s strong, diversified retirement income system is based on two pillars: public and private responsibility. These two pillars ensure Canadians maintain a…

Helen Purdy was often David in the fight against Goliath gravel companies
— June 15, 2015

I was sorry to learn last week that a local environmental activist had passed away. Helen Purdy, a retired school teacher and passionate activist who lived in Puslinch, died in November. She was 70. I first met Helen not long…
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Save the Monarchs
— June 14, 2015

Each year, the students at The Little Country School spend the year learning about environmental issues. The one issue closest to Mrs. Flowers heart is trying to save the Monarch Butterfly. This little butterfly is on the brink of extinction…
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Thank You Puslinch
— June 14, 2015

When the concept of a local web portal for Puslinch first came up over a friendly dinner I thought it was a great idea, but had no idea how it would be received by the community or how well it…
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Why is there no land for sale in Puslinch?
— June 4, 2015

Every time I have a lot for sale in Puslinch I receive dozens of enquiries from people looking to build their dream home. One of the most frequent questions I get is, “Why is it so hard to find land…
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