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New board of trade policy advisor good addition
 
Friday January 2 2009
This city’s leading business organization announced recently that it has hired on a senior advisor to help shape policy based on issues important to local business.

And we think this is a step in the right direction.

Brampton is a growing city and has become an important player in the provincial economy.
Therefore, it is fitting for the Brampton Board of Trade (BBOT) to bring on a staff member devoted to keeping in step with all levels of government and advocating on behalf of Brampton businesses. 

There is a lot of business activity going on in our vibrant city and it is important the BBOT’s “employee roster” grow to reflect that change.

Although we are in a period of economic turmoil, there is still important work to be done including attracting new investment and business opportunities to Brampton.

Also, community leaders have spent a great deal of energy breathing new life into Brampton’s historical centre and a...
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Optimism for 2009
Wednesday December 31 2008
It’s been quite a year in Brampton— one that many would sooner forget.

While every year...
Have a safe New Year
Monday December 29 2008
With most people in a celebratory mood this time of year, economic woes aside, alcohol is pretty...
Happy holidays
Monday December 22 2008
As we get right into the festive spirit, all of us here at The Guardian would like to wish our...

COLUMNS


A resolution to feel good about
 
Wednesday December 31 2008
It's that time of year again, when everyone makes promises to themselves to somehow resolve to be a better person. I admit that I do it too- "Next year I really am going to...(insert resolution here)."

But truthfully, I find that New Year's resolutions too often focus on things that we should be doing anyway, and more often than not it sets ourselves up for unnecessary pressures and perhaps even failures.

I don't need the arrival of January 1 to tell me that giving...


Who said Canadian politics was boring?
Monday December 22 2008
Boring no more.

A few months ago, I criticized Canadian government for lacking the kind of...

City must take a hard stand on heritage buildings
Wednesday December 17 2008
Brampton's heritage buildings are no longer the constant victims of rapid growth they once were...
The flu bug a welcomed guest
Friday December 12 2008
Confession: I don't get the flu shot. I don't take my kids to get the flu shot either. I...

LETTERS


Kudos to snowplow operators
Friday January 2 2009
I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation for the snowplow drivers...
Father is thankful for story
Friday January 2 2009
Re: St. Mary’s cancels New Year’s mass due to city’s New Year’s celebrations.

I want to...
Seniors need dental help
Wednesday December 31 2008
Peel Regional Council is to be congratulated on investing $600,000 of property tax money in dental...
Vandals destroy holiday spirit
Wednesday December 31 2008
Every year I put out decorations for Christmas and Halloween.

I decorate the tree with...
Grits play funding shell game with AFP
Monday December 29 2008
MPP Linda Jeffrey states that, “it appears our new hospital may have cost us more” in her opinion...
Hospital stay was pleasant
Tuesday December 23 2008
Recently, I was admitted to Brampton Civic Hospital as my appendix had ruptured and I required...



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