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In an age of noise, truth must become a discipline Let me talk to you about truth. It is the most contested word in human history. Wars have been fought over it. Empires have been built on it. People have
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The Oozlum Bird of Australian mythology can fly in progressively smaller circles, until it eventually disappears up its own rectum. When Taxi News compared the City of Toronto's letter blaming Taxi drivers for aggressive behaviour, it struck a real chord with readers. Image: Godsandmonsters Substack
Blaming drivers for the problems it created The City of Toronto has finally flown in so many nonsensical circles, it has flown up its own rectum. This special talent is attributed to the Oozlum Bird of British and Australian folklore.
Read MoreJuly 27th announced as Gordie Howe Bridge opening day On Friday, July 10th, the government of Canada issued a press release announcing that the Gordie Howe Bridge between Windsor and Detroit will open on July 27th. Surprisingly, the release quotes
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Mark Davis, of Smith's Falls, reminded me again of how much people appreciate a timely ride with a friendly driver when they need one. Photo: Taxi News
Recalling the fundamentals of memorable service Update: this column was amended with slight wording changes on July 13th. On July 11th I pulled into the parking lot at beautiful Rideau Acres park, car loaded with coolers and equipment and food
Read MoreDan McTeague explains “Net Zero nonsense” in his latest video The Carney government announced a newly proposed pipeline that may see millions of barrels of oil flow through Alberta to the B.C. coastline. However, the devil is in the details.
Read MoreAlso, all Taxi drivers accept cash Here’s a positive thought to share about Canadians for Canada Day. Canadians, especially those who will lend their credit or debit card to a total stranger and also supply them with the Personal Identification
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Waterloo Regional Councillor Chantal Huinink understands that as a politician, she receives special treatment. "We need to be thinking about the unelected people," she told Taxi News. Image: Waterloo Region
It’s hard to believe In the best-case scenario, FIFA might finally highlight Toronto’s abject failure on the Accessible Taxi file in a way that finally gets results. That would be great to see. Last week, Uber driver and commentator Earla
Read MoreFreedom is having choices by Paul Kearley This morning, while reading Richard Rohr’s Everything Belongs, my mind drifted to a question that caught me completely by surprise… Am I really free? Not politically. Not financially. But deeply. Am I free
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