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Slumpy Collapse Caught On Film

May 2, 2007
As you know I’ve spent many years and many posts documenting old Slumpy A few weeks ago she collapsed, and you have to love the power of the internet, someone caught it on camera. Click here to watch the collapse on Youtube. If you’re at work, turn down the sound, there’s a little bit of swearing – FYI. I can’t believe that: a. Someone caught it on camera. and b.
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What a shocker!

April 25, 2007
Actually, not really… The Urban Village plan is “on hold”. I’ve been telling my friend who bought a house near the Urban Village proposed location for years that the whole plan was a sham, and that this city will never get its act together enough to…
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The Ad The Star Refused To Run

April 19, 2007
I have myself signed up for Google News alerts pertaining to Windsor. I found this one interesting that I recieved this AM. Is the Windsor Star scared of Kenny and Buzz? Windsor Star refuses Labourers’ Union full-page ad aimed at stopping CAW raid; LIUNA turns to radio and expands print campaign TORONTO, April 19 /CNW/ – The Labourers’ Union (LIUNA) will be taking to the…
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April 9, 1917

April 9, 2007
The taking of Vimy Ridge, parties of Germans leaving their dugouts as Canadians advance. From the Archives of Ontario. 90 years ago today, on what was Easter Monday 1917, Canadian troops pushed forward and kicked off the Battle of Vimy Ridge. From wikipedia: The German army…
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Help Save Festival Epicure

March 28, 2007
Forwarding on an e-mail I recieved today: At a time when tourism in this region is at an all time low, it is important to keep established events that the community and tourists alike look forward to every year. No, taxpayers should not be responsible for footing the bill…
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This could be interesting...

March 26, 2007
If you’ve got no plans tomorrow morning, this could be interesting to go see… MARCH 26, 2007 – 09:22 ET WHISTLEBLOWER’S EVIDENCE ON AGENDA AT HISTORIC FARM TRIBUNAL TUESDAY Manager’s evidence supports charges longtime Canadian workers at Ontario factory farm operation were fired for union activities and replaced by temporary workers from Asia Attention…
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Capitol Rally Update:

March 8, 2007
From a friend of mine at the Walkerville Times: The rally is going ahead tomorrow- great interest by the media on this- radio interview at 7:20 am on CBC- TV coverage is in the bag on the news tomorrow night… However I wouldn’t be surprised if Eddie makes an…
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Capitol Rally Tomorrow Night

March 7, 2007
Save the Capitol Theatre! Show you care about the imminent loss of one of Windsor’s greatest cultural icons by attending a peaceful demonstration and rally tomorrow, Thursday March 8th, 6:00 PM. sharp, in front of the Theatre. If you care, be there!!! If possible…