Opinions & Letters/Letters

Too many bad drivers out there

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

I was sitting in my truck in North Battleford, Saskatchewan recently listening to a talk show discuss the issue of road rage.

MP's flyer blatant waste of taxpayers' money

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

Last week I received a flyer from some MP from Calgary.

Will SAVIS' work ever be done?

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

Last week residents from across Halton gathered in Oakville to 'Take Back the Night.'

Increase in litter and vandalism in community is very disturbing

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

In 1983 we moved to Milton and have lived on the same street ever since.

Own up to your driving mistakes

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

Aggressive driving and road rage have certainly made headlines of late.

Local company strikes oil; hopes appear strong it will be a gusher

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

'Time Capsules' are gems of information extracted from past issues of the Champion and other publications in order to provide a window into Milton's past. Explanatory comment is sometimes provided to place the situation in context.

Editor's column offers good advice

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

Champion editor Karen Miceli offered readers very good advice in her July 25 column entitled 'Both my car and my wallet are running out of gas.'

West Nile virus danger out there

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

Halton residents learned this week that the first West Nile positive bird of the season was found in the region.

Rick Jeffrey Foundation offers 'assist' to young athletes

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

It would be great if the only prerequisite for a child's inclusion in organized sports was a healthy dose of enthusiasm.

Time for review

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

Canada's recent success at the Summer Olympics will hopefully alleviate some of the concern over our country's initial absence at the podium.

Let's not be so quick to judge China's deception

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

This letter is in regard to the Chinese deception at the opening ceremonies of the Olympics.

Thanks to all for wonderful care of son

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

On July 31 my son had his first and last taste of peanut butter.

Milton Transit needs improving

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

I moved to Milton a day before the new transit system was introduced in 2004.

Library can help get your kids ready for the first day of school

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

As the month of September looms on the horizon, the back-to-school countdown is on. School bells will ring out for another new school year, signaling an end to summer vacations.

More space needed at carpool lot

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

I have a concern regarding the carpool lot at Hwy. 401 and Regional Road 25.

Little girl slipped through cracks

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

Katelynn Sampson really never stood a chance in life.

Some people learn the hard way, but I had my dad

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

Wednesday's Champion featured a story on gambling addiction and how it's all too easy to get wrapped up in the excitement of casinos and their potential to 'cash in.'

Manager escapes shoe factory accident with minor injuries

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

Summer concert series was simply wonderful

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

What a wonderful way to spend a summer evening, sitting in a lovely park listening to a live band.

Return of clothing much appreciated

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

I have a story to tell that's a true testament to the honesty of the citizens of Milton.

Residents should try to curb their dependency on plastic

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

Here's giving out a big shout to Murray Townsend and his 'On the Loose' top 10 list of smells column that appeared in the July 11 Champion.

More parking indeed needed at Bronte park

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

I find it quite strange that at Bronte Meadows Park, parking is only available for up to 25 vehicles.

Repeated theft of sons' bikes very upsetting

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

I have never felt the need before now to write a letter to the editor.

Hospital's parking fees too high

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

I agree with Mike Labencki's comments in his July 11 Champion letter entitled 'Hospital parking should be free.'

Time to put eyes back on the road

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

We've all seen the driver, chatting on a cellphone while the stoplight changes to green, blissfully unaware of other motorists behind him/her.

GPS lady really there for me

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

It was a pretty simple task. My son-in-law asked if I could pick something up for him. No problem.

Thanks for shelter from the storm

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the three caring elderly people who allowed my friend and I to stay under their porch on Woodward Avenue to hide out from the pouring rain Tuesday.

Presuming our consent

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

Organ donation. It's not exactly a dinner time conversation topic but it's a subject that could heat up this fall when the Ontario legislature resumes sitting.

Push for more affordable housing in Milton long overdue

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

As you may have recently read in the Champion, the Town is starting the planning process for the third phase of residential development in south Milton.

Quarry worker falls to his death after rope breaks during climb

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST