Free Republic 2nd Qtr 2024 Fundraising Target: $81,000 Receipts & Pledges to-date: $22,916
28%  
Woo hoo!! And we're now over 28%!! Thank you all very much!! God bless.

Keyword: ernieeves

Brevity: Headers | « Text »
  • Ontario Leaders Await Voters Verdict

    10/02/2003 8:02:50 AM PDT · by Loyalist · 14 replies · 398+ views
    Globe and Mail | October 2, 2003 | Richard Mackie
    The leaders of Ontario's three major parties took long rides home yesterday to await the verdict of the province's voters after 29 frenetic days of policy pronouncements, insults, gaffes and photo opportunities. Thursday, one of the three will return to Toronto as the man picked to be premier. And while the election is fated to be remembered for attack ads and a "reptilian kitten-eater" comment, the three leaders fought to the last minute to impress its importance on voters. Yesterday was their last chance to bid for the support that they need if they are to succeed in their grasp...
  • Eves declares state of emergency

    08/14/2003 9:09:57 PM PDT · by Lessismore · 4 replies · 184+ views
    Ontario Premier Ernie Eves has declared a state of emergency for the entire province and is telling all non-essential and non-emergency workers to stay home on Friday. The decision was announced just as power was restored to a large part of downtown Toronto, including the banking district and the CBC Broadcast Centre. Eves says he's not sure when power will be restored, but he doesn't appear to be taking any chances. Power is coming back slowly in some parts of the province, but the major centres, Toronto, Ottawa and London, Ont., are still dealing with widespread blackouts. At its height...