Marianne is a downtown Burlington resident and a broadcaster, journalist, and communications consultant who writes a weekly column in the Toronto Sun on life in the “905.” She is the creator and forum host for abetterburlington.ca
Ondrea Crockett describes her shop in downtown Burlington’s Village Square as “upcycled” vintage furniture. A new spin on the recycling trend, these are restored treasures found at garage sales, antique shops and elsewhere, repaired and repainted. I’ve got two pieces – restored book cases – and they always get raves.
(originally published in the Toronto Sun) As teenager, I wouldn’t have dreamed of spending my limited cash on something so mundane as bottled water. I could get water free, from fountains, taps, and restaurants. It never made sense to pay for it. Plus, forgoing bottled water left more money in my pocket for really important [...]
January 18, 2009 – 10:48 pm
(originally published in the Toronto Sun) Are developers buying municipal elections in the 905? That screaming headline hit the papers last week in the wake of a study sponsored by Vote Toronto and the CSJ Foundation for Research and Education. The study, by York prof Robert MacDermid, examined the financial statements of candidates in the [...]
November 23, 2008 – 9:34 pm
(originally published in the Toronto Sun) Ontario’s hospitals are struggling. There can be no doubt about that, given the steady stream of news about infectious outbreaks, deficits, service reductions and restructuring. There can also be no doubt about this: there’s no quick fix. The cupboards are bare, at both the provincial and federal levels. When a Conservative [...]
