This is an examination of the "Harrisite" years, both in actions and philosophy, and compares them to the era before, when government in Ontario was predicated on progressive growth balanced by conservative management. The neo-conservative agenda meant that regulations that protected people were reduced or eliminated, and the finances that paid for services necessary for a progressive society were sacrificed to return money to wealthier Ontarians. And the "revolution" was enacted by creating chaos and upheaval, and aggressively punishing "special interests" who allegedly benefited unfairly by "politics as usual". The Harris Tories set Ontarian against Ontarian, reversed many of our most progressive policies, and undermined fundamental democratic values.

This book looks at all aspects of a partisan election campaign, from the selection of the candidate right through the campaign's aftermath. The focus of the work is to assist in defining a strategy for your election, through the campaign's organization, its financing, the ideas on which it is based, and defining the strengths and weaknesses of both the candidate and your opponent. this last point includes some "dos" and "don'ts" on physical look and style, speaking ability, cordiality, knowledge, awareness, physical stamina, and personal habits. However, the core of Want to Get Elected? deals with the work to be done in a campaign by the senior team, including the campaign manager, office manager, chief financial officer, fundraising chair, telephone canvass chair, door-to-door or poll canvass chair, scheduling officer, policy chair, sign crew chair, communications' chair, and the election day chair. This guide is packed full of tips on what you need in a campaign headquarters, how to recruit volunteers, and dealing with the potential problems that always come up at the worst time ... from someone who's been there. If you're getting, or thinking of getting, involved in an election campaign, this is a must read for you!

Get the wonderful and tasty foods that Anna Poletes cooked for her daughter, Viola, as she was growing up in London, Ontario. Viola wanted to remind herself what it was that was so special about her mother, something she wanted to share others, so put together over 250 recipes of foods her mother cooked, so that everyone might get a taste of the joy Viola feels for having had Anna as her mother.

About 2,000 wooden election stakes of various lengths, along with 400+ "goal-post"-type metal stakes. Available in smaller lots.

Built in Boston in 1873. Serial number 35546. Price negotiable.