Local newspaper stories
#31
Re: Local newspaper stories
Not the local paper but local radio.
This morning our second (expected) big snowstorm had begun, schools closed, warnings about driving conditions etc
The announcer/newsreader said advice was only to go out if essential. Then in the next sentence advertised that today was a seniors discount day at a named store.
This was not pre-recorded, but one of those sponsorship style things.
If he'd said "...sponsored by (store) who are holding a discount day..." then that wouldn't have been so bad.
But "don't go out unless essential....come and shop at our store today" just looks silly.
This morning our second (expected) big snowstorm had begun, schools closed, warnings about driving conditions etc
The announcer/newsreader said advice was only to go out if essential. Then in the next sentence advertised that today was a seniors discount day at a named store.
This was not pre-recorded, but one of those sponsorship style things.
If he'd said "...sponsored by (store) who are holding a discount day..." then that wouldn't have been so bad.
But "don't go out unless essential....come and shop at our store today" just looks silly.
#32
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Re: Local newspaper stories
Not the local paper but local radio.
This morning our second (expected) big snowstorm had begun, schools closed, warnings about driving conditions etc
The announcer/newsreader said advice was only to go out if essential. Then in the next sentence advertised that today was a seniors discount day at a named store.
This was not pre-recorded, but one of those sponsorship style things.
If he'd said "...sponsored by (store) who are holding a discount day..." then that wouldn't have been so bad.
But "don't go out unless essential....come and shop at our store today" just looks silly.
This morning our second (expected) big snowstorm had begun, schools closed, warnings about driving conditions etc
The announcer/newsreader said advice was only to go out if essential. Then in the next sentence advertised that today was a seniors discount day at a named store.
This was not pre-recorded, but one of those sponsorship style things.
If he'd said "...sponsored by (store) who are holding a discount day..." then that wouldn't have been so bad.
But "don't go out unless essential....come and shop at our store today" just looks silly.
some of these announcers are brain dead
i despise the types who feel obligated to wear a constant pleasant smile and who report mundane stories as well as tragedies with the same facial expression and all they do is read a prepared script
#33
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I don't suppose they have much choice even if they did go to their boss and say "should I really tell people to stay home except for emergencies and trivia?"
But is nobody connected to the police ever thinking how can we discourage unnecessary travel via a medium encouraging people to do the opposite?
How about the marketing/advertising people? Don't they see an advantage in a common sense policy registering as such with their customers?
Perhaps this is another example of "it's the way it is" and not even thinking about it.
But is nobody connected to the police ever thinking how can we discourage unnecessary travel via a medium encouraging people to do the opposite?
How about the marketing/advertising people? Don't they see an advantage in a common sense policy registering as such with their customers?
Perhaps this is another example of "it's the way it is" and not even thinking about it.
#34
Re: Local newspaper stories
This morning our second (expected) big snowstorm had begun, schools closed, warnings about driving conditions etc
The announcer/newsreader said advice was only to go out if essential. Then in the next sentence advertised that today was a seniors discount day at a named store.
The announcer/newsreader said advice was only to go out if essential. Then in the next sentence advertised that today was a seniors discount day at a named store.
Lots of public services were closed yesterday. Local and national gov, libraries etc.
#35
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Domestic violence in Walmart leads to attempted murder charge.
#36
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An advert in the local paper advises of a truck sale of citrus fruit from 12:30 to 2:30 on Christmas Eve. Navel oranges and grapefruit will be available from the truck, parked opposite Tim Horton's, for $28 a box.
#37
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Emu spotted on Highway 106 near Caribou ferry terminal
Updated on February 05, 2014 - Students travelling home from school Wednesday afternoon along Highway 106 near the Caribou ferry terminal spotted an emu standing...
http://www.ngnews.ca/News/Local/2014...rry-terminal/1
Updated on February 05, 2014 - Students travelling home from school Wednesday afternoon along Highway 106 near the Caribou ferry terminal spotted an emu standing...
http://www.ngnews.ca/News/Local/2014...rry-terminal/1
#38
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Yet another story about people complaining of their cars being 'booted' after parking where they're not supposed to park.
This guy claims it's illegal interference with the operation of his property, or mischief, and he plans to test it by contacting the RCMP to charge the booters the next time he gets booted for deliberately parking where he's not supposed to.
This guy claims it's illegal interference with the operation of his property, or mischief, and he plans to test it by contacting the RCMP to charge the booters the next time he gets booted for deliberately parking where he's not supposed to.
#39
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Re: Local newspaper stories
Kinder Morgan Pipeline - deadline to register with NEB is Feb 12th.
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We had a lovely, albeit Wierd & hilarious, possible "UFO" sighting story recently. I have been eagerly awaiting the follow-up. In vain. ;-)
Otherwise : Multiple car pile-up on highway 15 victims were transported to hospital. ... Er, Duh? ... ;-)
Otherwise : Multiple car pile-up on highway 15 victims were transported to hospital. ... Er, Duh? ... ;-)
#43
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Re: Local newspaper stories
Local people complain when their cars are towed so the city can plough the streets.
#44
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It does make sense...I mean look at the pile of snow the city has been busy dealing with....if people park on the streets, it makes it difficult for the ploughs to get around
http://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.c...m-city-streets
Additionally...
Lindsay superjail on lockdown after riot in unit
Woodville minor hockey president facing child porn charges
National news......
Teacher who played drums in Harper's band charged with sex assault
http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/...379/story.html
Last edited by ultrarunner; Feb 6th 2014 at 9:51 pm.
#45
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Family members that died in a fire are suspected to have been murdered.
No injuries were reported after a van rolled over.
Hospital unable to confirm how newborn baby died.
Clearview school division is trying to decide what buses to buy for it's fleet, the main issue is big versus small.
Son of parents / sister that died in the fire quoted as saying he knows what happened.
Same man releases clarification statement later to say he doesn't know what happened.
Town of Stettler garbage collection switches to street fronts from alleys.
No injuries were reported after a van rolled over.
Hospital unable to confirm how newborn baby died.
Clearview school division is trying to decide what buses to buy for it's fleet, the main issue is big versus small.
Son of parents / sister that died in the fire quoted as saying he knows what happened.
Same man releases clarification statement later to say he doesn't know what happened.
Town of Stettler garbage collection switches to street fronts from alleys.