On elections, rule-breakers … and uno
CHEERS… to the candidates we have for our local ridings, running in the upcoming provincial election. Election campaigns tend to generate lively discussion and new ideas and judging by the people who have put their names forward, this one will be no different. In these days leading up to the election it’s important for voters to take advantage of their opportunities to quiz candidates on issues that are important to them, get the candidates viewpoints, and then hold them to their promises once the governing begins. JEERS… to people who don’t take responsibility for the uno (pronounced YOU-know) generated by their pets when they are out for a stroll. It’s true there are many who do take this responsibility seriously and ensure there are no remnants of uno once the deed is done. Yet the evidence tells us there are those who don’t comply. Witness the veritable minefields of uno. Property owners couldn’t have been thrilled with the recent snow melt that revealed piles upon piles of uno. Think about visitors coming to the community, walking down a street in the heritage district or along the Kiwanis Park pond and one of their first impressions is all the uno around here. You know?
CHEERS… to the return of a longstanding historic tradition that dates back centuries. The Mi’Kmaq Warriors hosted their East Coast Junior Lacrosse League opener earlier this week against the Dartmouth Bandits and other minor league teams are also taking to the floor for the lacrosse season. It’s an exciting game to watch, particularly when you have local players demonstrating their skills. It’s been debated, but many have compromised on the notion lacrosse is Canada’s summer national sport and ice hockey is the winter national sport. That said, it’s summer.
JEERS… It’s been said before and will no doubt have to be said again – fire lanes are marked as fire lanes for a reason: you shouldn’t park there. Still, drivers won’t heed the message and feel they are the privileged few who deserve the most convenient parking spot in the entire parking area – better, even, that the spots designated for handicapped parking. Maybe it’s time Sparky the Fire Dog was called in to educate these people and move them along when they break the rules. Or… uno.
CHEERS… to the wrapup of another successful season for the Truro Junior A Bearcats. Days after returning from competition at the Fred Page Cup, the 2017 Maritime Junior Hockey League championship team held a banquet and presented awards. A number of characteristics set this team apart from others and the excitement they generated in their playoff run isn’t likely to be repeated anytime soon, particularly that seven-game clash with Miramichi Timberwolves for the title. But we can sure hope. Enjoy your summer boys.