Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Deforest City Blues PT 1: We need 142 new babies - fast

(Not old babies. Brand spanking new babies).

“London has lost its bragging rights as Canada’s 10th largest city, overtaken by nearby economic powerhouse Waterloo Region.” (Front page, Feb. 7, London Free Press)

Number 10 in Canada: Waterloo Region population - 492,390

Now number 11: London area - 492, 249 (142 more people desperately needed)

The way some people talk, London may be about to fall off the edge of the Earth.

As reported in the Free Press: “This is a cause for concern,” said Counc. Joni Baechler, who has been vocal on the issue of economic development.

See, in a country the size of Canada, the difference between being the 10th largest economic powerhouse and being the 11th appears huge, especially when standing right up close.

Free Press: “London has lost the cachet that comes with being in the top 10 - and it may affect economic development, (Baechler) said.

“It is an important symbol. We are lagging behind.”


Good grief! Our Mayor is concerned too.

Free Press: “We need to grow. We held the position of 10th for a long time, and I want this city to go up, not down.” (Front page).

By now, 142 new babies are starting to make perfect sense to some readers. A lot is at stake.

Or is it?

More to follow. (Raise your hand if you didn’t see that coming).

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