(Photo found on FB of the adult male grandchild sitting where his grandmother, Peg, once sat, 60 or more years … More
Author: blackpickets
The (expensive)burden of truth
The burden of truth is a complicated concept. The philosophical approach deviates somewhat from the legal perspective. In a legal … More
I Contacted the Ontario Fire Marshal
Next I wrote to the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office. I have been told (though I can find no citation for … More
I Contacted My City Councillor
The people in the neighborhood outreach at the library told me he was great, and was really receptive and responsive … More
Despite Everything…
…I continue to fix my house. Even though I believe its value is greatly diminished due to the infiltration of … More
Getting Nowhere with the TSSA and MOE
I contacted the person from the Ministry of the Environment, who had come with the TSSA inspector last time. February … More
Air Quality Testing
I emailed all the environmental consultants in the area. Several of them followed up my inquiry with a phone call. … More
Garbage Exasperation
On numerous occasions I have observed a curious habit at the gas station. Bags of garbage and miscellaneous debris are … More
A Fill With No Infiltration
Today (March8/19) a tanker appeared around 3:00 p.m. and did a fill. There was no infiltration of gasoline vapours. Wind … More
Speaking With Property Appraisers
(Image : 550 Hamilton Road, where the Crouch Public Library now stands. This house has an identical front porch to … More