Published in the Barrie Advance 14 July 2008 The appointment of Dr. Henry Morgentaler to the Order of Canada has generated much controversy. Although I would consider myself a Pro-Lifer, I think that people should look at the bigger picture. Sure you could argue that Dr. Morgentaler has killed many innocent babies, but how about …
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Jul 09 2008
War deserter should go home
July 2008 I find it quite disappointing that Corey Glass’ deportation has been stayed (War resister stays in Canada, for now, Toronto Sun, 10 July). While I can understand that Glass may have been mislead by Indiana National Guard recruiters regarding whether he would have to serve in a foreign country, he completely loses my …
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Jun 11 2008
Base Borden’s first military flying casualty
Published in the Barrie Examiner, 4 April 2017 This year marks the 93rd anniversary of the founding of the Royal Canadian Air Force and the 100th anniversary of the founding of Canada’s first military airfield. In March 1917, the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) training school at Camp Borden, north of Toronto, Ontario (now known as Canadian …
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May 04 2008
There’s no debate here
May 2008 While Toronto City Council is debating whether new streets should be named after soldiers who died in Afghanistan, some feel that Afghanistan veterans should not receive such an honour because most of them have been killed by roadside bombs, rather than in combat. I am very uncomfortable with the idea of pigeonholing veterans …
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Apr 25 2008
Striking the Balance
This is a question that I submitted to Duran Duran’s web site (www.duranduran.com). “Ask Katy” section. It also appears in the book “Would someone please explain?: The best of Duran Duran’s Ask Katy” by Katy Krassner. 26 April 2008 I have a question for the band. Having written so many enduring, classic songs, …
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Apr 14 2008
Try enforcing the law
Published in the Barrie Advance 15 April 2008 Toronto Mayor David Miller’s continued insistence that a (Canada-wide) ban on handguns is the solution to the gun violence plaguing Toronto is nothing more than shameless political grandstanding. Does Mayor Milleuble for using a BANNED handgun? They are willing to kill people with those guns! Mayor Miller, …
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Mar 28 2008
Make TTC special constables full police officers
March 2008 In light of the recent shooting at the Spadina subway station (Witness to a shooting, March 29), it’s high time the Toronto Transit Commission Special Constables were given full police status and armed. Currently, as unarmed Special Constables, they are Peace Officers and as such have the authority of a Police Officer …
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Mar 18 2008
Soldier would serve in Afghanistan again
Published in the Barrie Advance 19 March 2008 If there is one word that describes Jordan Webb, it would be modest. The 24-year-old Beeton resident and corporal with Barrie’s Grey & Simcoe Foresters completed a tour of duty in Afghanistan last year with the 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group. While …
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Mar 18 2008
Air Force Annex of the Base Borden Museum named after V.C. winner
Barrie Advance 7 March 2008 The Maple Leaf 19 March 2008 16 Wing Royal Canadian Air Force web site 27 March 2012 Esprit de Corps June 2016 Alan Arnett MacLeod was a tenacious 14 year old with a dream. Today, he and his dream are remembered at Canadian Forces …
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Mar 10 2008
Give me a March break
March 2008 In the aftermath of a massive snowsttorm dumping over a foot of snow on Barrie, I felt compelled to write this letter to personally thank my Toronto Sun carrier for waiting until the Monday, March 10, after the storm to deliver my paper (no I’m not being sarcastic, I really mean it).
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About the Author
Bruce Forsyth served in the Royal Canadian Navy Reserve for 13 years (1987-2000). He served with units in Toronto, Hamilton & Windsor and worked or trained at CFB Esquimalt, CFB Halifax, CFB Petawawa, CFB Kingston, CFB Toronto, Camp Borden, The Burwash Training Area and LFCA Training Centre Meaford.