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Archive for November, 2007

Curing the Doubting Thomas
Curing the Doubting Thomas
By Josh | November 17, 2007 | Feedback (16)
The downtown campus debate has become quite the divisive issue in our community. Though I want to say that I get the other side of the debate -- I really don't. I, for the life of me, can't understand why there is such rabid opposition to building the ...
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AltTrans Philanthropy
AltTrans Philanthropy
By Chris | November 16, 2007 | Feedback (0)
Just when you think that we have a perpetual uphill battle before us pertaining to the notion of alternative transportation in this - the automotive capital of Canada, you get word of news ...
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Something good out of DRTP?
Something good out of DRTP?
By Josh | November 16, 2007 | Feedback (5)
Quick post -- check out the article in today's Star. Apparently the DRTP is dropping the truck component of its' plan and going with the full-height rail tunnel plan.Two comments on that -- 1) It's about time! and 2) Hey, isn't that part of the Schwartz proposal?...
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Windsor 20/20 on CBC
Windsor 20/20 on CBC
By Chris | November 16, 2007 | Feedback (0)
I was tuning into the webcast of last nights CBC news to catch Windsor independant film maker Gavin Booth being interviewed regarding the Windsor International Film Festival's 48 Hour Flick Fest, when I ...
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Who's leading who here?
Who’s leading who here?
By Josh | November 15, 2007 | Feedback (2)
I don't subscribe to the Windsor Star, but an associate suggested that I check out Tuesday's column from Gord Henderson. Apparently Gord and I are on the same creative wavelength when it comes to opinions about the downtown Engineering School. In case you missed them, here are the ...
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Mixed Signals
Mixed Signals
By Josh | November 15, 2007 | Feedback (0)
In October, when SDW went before council to fight against the two proposed Big Box expansions, one on the east side and one of the far west side, we were rebuffed by every councilor ...
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Debunking the Growth Myth, Part 12
Debunking the Growth Myth, Part 12
By Chris | November 15, 2007 | Feedback (0)
Myth Number 12Environmentalists are just another special interest. There is no such thing as the public interest.Reality Check: Environmentalism is both a general interest and a public interest.It seems ...
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$120 million for Montreal Arts District
$120 million for Montreal Arts District
By Chris | November 14, 2007 | Feedback (4)
See what is possible when a city has defined a vision, established a plan and co-operation between the different levels of government as well as the community itself?Quebec Premier Jean Charest said the ...
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