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“There is a campaign under way to essentially destroy the public education system along with every aspect of human life and attitudes and thought that involve social solidarity. It’s being done in all sorts of ways. One is simply by … Continue reading →

A baby resident of Dundas Valley – (click on image to see its full size) – photo: author As the winter approaches and soon we will see, again, closed trails and native hunters roaming our conservation area based on a … Continue reading →

Click on picture to enlarge it It’s time to stop the killing and to address the real problem – corruption. All the reasons for the annual deer hunt in Dundas Valley, all the stories to justify it, turned out to be either false … Continue reading →

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What can we ask for, locally, and what we expect of our Members of Parliament? 1. End the unprecedented price gouging and unregulated, monopolized marketplace. Food, housing, rent, insurance, and fuel are necessities that everybody has to buy and pay … Continue reading →

June 26:  Young buck west of the Trail Centre.  Photo: L. Biegalski  (Click to enlarge)

It’s July 2nd and I have not yet received any meaningful replies from my MPP Ted McMeekin, Mayor of Hamilton Fred Eisenberger, or Ward 13 Councillor Arlene VanderBeek regarding construction projects in environmentally sensitive areas of Dundas Valley, violation of construction … Continue reading →

June 14: Newborn fawn near Merrick Line, DVCA. Photo: L. Biegalski. (Click to enlarge)

Below, please find today’s letter from Mr. McMeekin’s Constituency Office in Waterdown, Ontario, followed by my reply. Mr. McMeekin is a Liberal MPP for the area in question and currently serves as the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing in the Ontario … Continue reading →

Dear Mr. McMeekin, Over a week ago, I called your constituency office in Waterdown and inquired about a provincial law requiring that landlords of apartment buildings switch from heating to air-conditioning not earlier than on May 15 each year. This is … Continue reading →

The 22nd annual Paris to Ancaster Bike Race took place last Sunday, April 26th. Weather cooperated – the course was dry and fast, except for the usual muddy sections. Bob Haufler (#553) of Midweek Cycling Club leads a small group of … Continue reading →

Short iPhone video taken by Lech B. near the Ancaster Fairgrounds PM Races (Master 2 Men, Elite 1-2 Women, and Elite 3 & Junior Men): Video taken from the bicycle by Sebastian Zdyb, Midweek Cycling Club AM Race (Master 3 Men):

By: Steve Smith Hey, people of Iran. People of Russia. People of Iraq and Afghanistan. People of the world wherever you are. I’m an American. I live in the U.S. I was born here. I didn’t really have a choice … Continue reading →

Thank you for your meaningful replies. I must admit that Rick has surprised me with his positive response to my harsh criticism. I judged him by the way he came across on his website. I sincerely hope that I was … Continue reading →

Lunar Eclipse, October 8, 2014, around 5:30 a.m.: Picture taken from the hill near the main entrance to the DVCA at 650 Governor’s Road (Photo: L. Biegalski)