Tax on booze enough to drive you to drink
For his sake, Premier Dalton McGuinty should have found some new advisors under his Christmas tree this week – the advice he’s been getting just doesn’t cut it.
Sure, he’s busy with the U.S.-led economic turmoil, but why, oh why is he messing with the price of …Read more
Be it resolved
As sure as Christmas gatherings mean overindulgence, the arrival of Jan. 1 is accompanied by a resolve to change past behaviours in the coming year.
For many, resolutions are as much a part of the holidays as a second or third helping of turkey or gulping down that extra cup of …Read more
Gas tax agreement aims at infrastructure projects
The federal and provincial governments delivered one of the first components of a stimulus package this week, announcing a major investment in municipal infrastructure.
On Tuesday, Ottawa and Queen’s Park signed off on an extension of the Gas Tax Fund …Read more
A winter wonderland for the holidays
Adam Brown keeps a watchful eye, but Timothy Shuh had plenty of speed and cleared the jump with air to spare. The boys braved the cold weather Monday afternoon to try some runs in Elmira.
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Turkey, trimmings and Santa at John Mahood
Santa Claus was on hand as students at John Mahood PS had a turkey dinner Dec. 19 before heading into the Christmas break. Mackenna McLaughlin spends some time with St. Nick.
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Kings go into break on a winning note
Winning 4-2 at home against the Listowel Cyclones Dec. 21 was a great way for the Kings to end the year. Yes, adding to the win column is always good, but this one sends the Elmira team into the Christmas break on a high note, and with a positive outlook for 2009.
Blaney picked up an assist in a solid performance against Listowel.
“Any time you go into a break, that last game is certainly one that you really want to have,” said coach Geoff Haddaway afterwards. “That’s the last thing you leave with, you’re refreshed but now you have that positive … a good two points.”
It’s been a rollercoaster season thus far for the Kings, who’ve both stumbled and shown moments of brilliance against the league’s top teams. Elmira fans witnessed a combination of hard work and skill last week, as the Kings (13-17-3) downed their longtime rivals the Listowel Cyclones (17-11-7) in a game that saw an effort from the entire roster, especially the team’s workhorses.
“I thought it was a 20-man effort,” said Haddaway, noting that a number of injuries to key figures gave other players a chance to step it up.
“You take Shantzy (Patrick Shantz) and Michael Therrien out of our lineup, and guys just rise up,” he said, noting that players such as Jarred Parent and Kyle Blaney took their play up a notch, blocking shots, forechecking with vigour and instilling confidence in their teammates. …Read more
Jacks extend losing streak to eleven
The Wellesley Applejacks continued their woeful ways on the weekend, losing 5-2 to the Ayr Centennials. The loss extends the team’s skid to 11 games.
The home loss Dec. 20 was a painful pill to swallow for the Jacks, who are now scraping the very bottom of the league standings with a record of 5-15-4.
After the game, general manager Dave Litt voiced his frustration with a team he believes still has what it takes to reverse its course this season.
Wellesley Applejack Matt Snyder breaks in on the Ayr defence during the 5-2 loss Dec. 20.
“That wasn’t a 5-2 hockey game, by no means,” said Litt, noting that a lack of luck, a number of silly mistakes, combined with some questionable officiating proved too much for the Wellesley squad.
“They came at us, we maybe broke down a little bit, a couple breakdowns cost us that hockey game.”
The Centennials were the first to get on the board, scoring with just one second left on the clock in the opening period, a bone of contention for Litt, who argued that the buzzer had already blown …Read more
Local swimmers among those trying to save WLU pool
The fight is on to save the pool at Wilfrid Laurier University, and the Region of Waterloo Swim Club (ROW) is leading the charge.
In a few short weeks, the club has rallied to raise more than $675,000, with a goal of $1 million. The club, along with other …Read more
Elmira contingent part of Team Canada win
When Team Canada won the Deutschland Cup in November, three of the players celebrating the victory were former Elmira Sugar Kings.
Derek Hahn scored in the dying seconds of Canada’s 3-0 win over Switzerland in the second round. Jamie Wright logged an assist in …Read more
A year when politicians step up?
The New Year is typically a time of optimism, for renewal and a resolve to take on new challenges. Canadians, however, may be forgiven if they’re a little hesitant about 2009 given the economic outlook.
That’s not to say 2008 has been a banner year, one we really can’t let …Read more
