Tribute to Deloris
1944-2004 on Earth; forever in many hearts by Jeff Childs Hi. My name is Jeff. I’m a former 11-year heroin and cocaine addict, and I’ve been clean and sober from both 24 years years today. Deloris… wow, what can I
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Central Taxi sponsorship featured prominently on Niagara's Canada Games Park sign throughout the day. Photo: Bobby D.
Hope in Motion exceeds fundraising goal
Central Taxi sponsors second Hotel Dieu Shaver Foundation event The 2024 “Hope in Motion” event exceeded its fundraising target by 25 per cent, final reports show. Niagara’s Central Taxi is a major sponsor of the event, which raises funds for
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Then-Defence Minister Anita Anand testifies at the Public Order Emergencies Commission on November 23, 2022. Image: YouTube
Anand to combine Transport, Treasury Board portfolios
POEC video shows sharp, articulate Minister in action Treasury Board Chair Anita Anand will act as Canada’s federal Minister of Transport as of September 19, 2024. Anand will assume Transportation responsibilities in conjunction with her Treasury Board responsibilities until the
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Beck Taxi confirmed it has not been sold to a Chinese buyer, but is only getting a new awning. Photo: supplied
No, Beck Taxi has not been sold to a Chinese buyer
It’s just a new awning Beck Taxi has not been sold to a Chinese buyer; it is getting a new awning at the front door. Rumours began flying early on Friday, September 13th that Toronto’s largest Taxi brokerage had been
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The taxi industry is critical to Winnipeg, argues Kevin Lamoureux, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg North. Photo: supplied
MP writes about importance of Taxi industry
by Kevin Lamoureux Winnipeg’s taxi industry does a lot more than you might think. Over the years this industry has contributed to the health and well being of our city. In many ways, the benefits go far beyond the thousands
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Three key questions for great airport runs
Ask BEFORE you leave the driveway There are three key questions to ask on an airport run, says City Taxi driver Khaled Al Sayyah. “First, which terminal are you going to?” Al Sayyah tells Taxi News. “Then, which airline are
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From doubt to determination
Regaining confidence in the face of anxiety I could feel it building all day. That familiar knot in my stomach, the tightness in my chest, and the flood of doubts that seemed to come out of nowhere. Today was important—too
Read MoreCrosswalk conversations: the surprising ways we connect
I stood in front of my dresser with a big decision to make: Which tee-shirt should I wear today? They all have a message on them. Every single one. From “Save the Sea Turtles” from the Dominican Republic, to the
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Canada is not nearly ready for EVs
by Dan McTeague That was the message of the letter I sent to every member of Parliament recently, urging them to drop the “Electric Vehicle Availability Standard” introduced by the Trudeau government late last year. That’s the policy that mandates
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