‘Worthless’: Let’s be honest about Ontario’s school cellphone ban
102I have never figured out why kids need cell phones at school. Went kindergarten to grade 13 without one. If parents needed to contact me they called and left a message at the office. Worked for many years before cell phones came out.
5- wallyhunter
‘Worthless’: Let’s be honest about Ontario’s school cellphone ban
83Agreed!! Parents today are babies and are raising babies!! Go back to the days of standing in the hall or in the corner better yet writing out lines when you act up!! Oh I forgot sadly these kids can write either!!
7- ssmguy1
‘Worthless’: Let’s be honest about Ontario’s school cellphone ban
5school cellphone bans as a "joke"Students often turn to technology to compensate for poor teachingAI-powered tutoring can provide a level of personalized, immediate support
85- Truth11
City declares 'significant weather event'
SooToday 79If they maintain the roads and sidewalks during a storm the roads and sidewalks would not be considered 'a state of repair'. Whoever made this policy up has never had to drive, walk , used a wheelchair or walker to get around in this City. Shame on you city and counselors we live in the North, we pay high taxes for road/street repairs/maintenance do your job!
8- northerngardener
‘Worthless’: Let’s be honest about Ontario’s school cellphone ban
77Why do the kids need a phone in class?
3- Rgraham
‘Worthless’: Let’s be honest about Ontario’s school cellphone ban
72Kids don’t need iPhones. If a parent needs to contact their child at school can’t they call the office? Especially in the elementary grades, 1-8. It’s ridiculous to hand a child an iPhone, you’re giving them access to a world full of creeps and walking away. They haven’t developed the awareness of the dangers and consequences of putting themselves out there on the internet. Protect their innocence as long as you can by not giving them an iPhone. If you need to be in contact with them as they start to go out with friends in their early teens, just give them a flip phone so they can call you. Perhaps when they turn 16 and start to drive this would be a good time to give them an iPhone, to be helpful with directions and locations.
2- trout lily
Carney shares hopeful Christmas message after year of 'challenges'
SooToday 53A year of challenges? Challenges that the Liberals have created for Canadians for the past 10 years they have been in power.
19- Grouch McGrump
‘Worthless’: Let’s be honest about Ontario’s school cellphone ban
50If Ford ever had the smarts and guts to actually ban them - by backing teachers 100% on removing cell phones and disciplining kids - it would work. He won't. He wants the teachers to be the "bad guys". He's a gutless chicken.
14- Barrie Citizen
Warning: Four people sent to hospital after eating Pizza Pops
SooToday 61I survived the turn of the century, y2k, the predicted end of the world in 2012, Sars, Swine Flu, and a global pandemic...I'm not about to be taken out by a Pizza Pop.
1- A new local
‘Worthless’: Let’s be honest about Ontario’s school cellphone ban
58You honestly think kids are researching what's being told on class? Nah they are lost definitely on YouTube.
3- hhconstruction
Carney shares hopeful Christmas message after year of 'challenges'
SooToday 41What a joke.
18- Dentone
City declares 'significant weather event'
SooToday 51There is 2 inches of ice on every sidewalk, which is now covered in snow and dangerous to walk on when you are a senior. No sanding, no salting, and now more freezing rain coming.as the old saying goes " s.n.a.f.u" as usual with the city . I would really love to be able to actually take my dog for a walk , instead i have to walk him around a parking lot of the apt bldg. FOr a city that promotes " green" and not driving your vehicle , they sure don't care that everyone cant get anywhere due to safety and non plowed sidewalkscity is a lawsuit waiting to happen for failing to provide a safe environment to walk in for all people .This isn't a significant weather alert, this is an excuse to cover thier butts in case someone gets hurt and tries to sue........... This is a significant failure on the part of the city
5- Victorianheart
Carney shares hopeful Christmas message after year of 'challenges'
SooToday 36It will always be a challenge until the liberal budget decreases taxes decrease . And as long as we have them in power it will continue to be a struggle.
17- Jay92
City declares 'significant weather event'
SooToday 42I don't know why I live in this Country, I'm not a snow person, hate it with a passion! I do agree, that people need more sidewalks opened, and significantly sanded, they can't keep walking on roads, pedestrians deserve better!I'm tired of huge plows pushing snow from side streets into already high banks, everytime they clear roads.
10- Rosemarie Johnston
‘Worthless’: Let’s be honest about Ontario’s school cellphone ban
44Exactly.
7- Heddy
Carney shares hopeful Christmas message after year of 'challenges'
SooToday 26No thank you. Too little, too late. I will pray that he gains wisdom and strength to see the error of his ways and that he becomes a real leader committed to true Canadian values.
25- FRoman58
'Reflecting on our many blessings': Premier Ford shares Christmas message
14He is a Liberal in dishuise.
37- newiseowl
Council's bike lane flip flop costs us more than you think
GuelphToday 44I am shaking my head. $650,000. I'm all for cycling, even though I no longer do it, but I'm way more for keeping people warm and fed. Thank you for writing this.
5- Wanda Fabbian
‘Worthless’: Let’s be honest about Ontario’s school cellphone ban
44Not one kid under 19 "needs" an Iphone.An android is more than sufficient and costs much less for those in high school.A flip-phone is perfect if you are controlling that your child can only call and receive a few numbers on it that you have programmed.
5- Barrie Citizen
Guelph man builds tiny home in woods for his homeless father-in-law
GuelphToday 48Thank you for caring for him. I hope that solution works out well for him.
1- Wendy (ex- nurse)
